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Smoky Now

National Honors Society

National Honors Society

Alex Reschke, Staffer April 5, 2022

“I'm a member of the NHS where I volunteer and find opportunities to give back to the community. I feel like it's a good opportunity to grow and like, find more opportunities to like, give to those around...

Helping the Community

Helping the Community

Caleb Benavidez, Staffer March 11, 2022

Most people don't know about a community helping organization called Key Club. “Key Club is a volunteer organization that's led by youth that we have in Smoky Hill,” Key Club President Supreme Subedi...

Opinion: Capstone Tests

Opinion: Capstone Tests

Aidan Henry, Staffer March 4, 2022

In recent years, the Cherry Creek School District has added capstone tests to their graduation requirements. These tests were originally tested for the class of ‘19, but students were not required...

The Thought of Failure in a Students Head

The Thought of Failure in a Student’s Head

Dana Mohamed, Staffer March 1, 2022

No, the students actually choose to fail or is it the overwhelming feeling and the thought of failure that makes them less motivated. But maybe we can fix that according to Kathleen Sheil. “I don't know...

Early Graduation

Early Graduation

Alexandra Lopez, Staffer February 28, 2022

While the school year is coming to an end, juniors & seniors can start planning for what’s next. Depending on the career path a student wishes to pursue, graduating high school early can be the next...

Our Principals Retirement.

Caleb Benavidez, Staffer February 28, 2022

A new chapter for Smoky is starting as our principal, Chuck Puga, is retiring. “I've been doing this for 33 years. And so I just think it's time for a new challenge,” Puga said. Puga has been...

Class Registration Season

Class Registration Season

Sofiia Znakharenko, Co-Editor January 28, 2022

As the school prepares for next year’s class placements, AP/IB coordinator Michael Ady is in charge of deciding who gets into AP classes this coming school year and is making sure that everyone who deserves...

The IB Personal Project

The IB Personal Project

Jackie Revollar, Staffer January 14, 2022

  “So I would say don't let the bill of the time commitment stop you because if you love it, time is no big deal. Right? If you get to do something you're passionate about, then the time you...

Challenges Involved With Remote Learning

Challenges Involved With Remote Learning

Dana Mohamed, Staffer January 13, 2022

"Just for, as far as I know, stay on top of things. Don't let it build up because when you don't have somebody there on a daily basis to encourage you, it can get overwhelming and Just remember, we're...

An A+ Letter Grade

Summer Credit Options for SHHS Students

Dawson Patterson, Staffer May 17, 2021

If any student is stressing out about grades in school right now, they might be thinking to themselves, “I wish there was some way to get the info I need to raise my grades.” This article will give...

1R - Ms. Wollesons Honors Geometry April 8, 2021

Smoky halls fill with students for first time this year

Triana Gonzalez Simmons, Staffer April 20, 2021

The way teachers and the school can really affect how students comprehend the new learning. “Everything we say and do in the learning environment has the potential to positively or negatively impact...

Chris, following Covid procedures by wearing his mask

Students May Prefer the Hybrid Schedule

Isabella Holman March 23, 2021

When the hybrid school first started at the beginning of the 2020 school year, almost everyone was upset and missing full, in-person classes. We were sad about not being able to see our friends every day...

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