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Smoky Now

The student news site of Smoky Hill High School

Smoky Now

The student news site of Smoky Hill High School

Smoky Now

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...

The Feasibility of Vaccinations for Teachers

The Feasibility of Vaccinations for Teachers

Hewan Yoseph February 17, 2021

With the initial COVID-19 shutdown nearing its first birthday, the desire to return to normalcy is growing stronger. The growing amount of confirmed cases and constant schedule changes has students and...

Whats Next After High School

What’s Next After High School

Tayler Sewick February 10, 2021

After you graduate from high school it’s hard to know what you want to do because you might not have the money to do so or you might not be able to decide for yourself. Some think that heading right...

many colors of masks

Covid-19-Mask SHHS

Tayler Sewick December 14, 2020

This year all school districts are making wearing masks mandatory for all staff and students. Even though some or even most people don’t like it they have to do it if they want to keep their students...

Away from School: The Integration of Remote Education Into Home Life

Hewan Yoseph November 30, 2020

As the Cherry Creek school district moved to remote instruction, students were forced into a new environment, their homes.  Throughout the past two weeks, students have learned to adjust their physical...

Ballot Drop-Off Locations for Voting SHHS Students

Dawson Patterson, Staffer November 2, 2020

With the 2020 election quickly approaching,  seniors at SHHS may be wondering where they can go to drop off their ballots for the Presidential/Senatorial Election. There are  several options  where...

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