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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

50 years of Smoky Hill

50 years of Smoky Hill

Lily Gibson, Staffer August 17, 2023

This year at Smoky marks the 50th anniversary of the school. The 50 years is what makes Smoky Hill the school it has become today, from 1974-2024.  As this is a big moment for the school, celebrations...

COVID-19 Pandemic Comes to An End After 3 Years?

COVID-19 Pandemic Comes to An End After 3 Years?

Jonathan Fonseca David, Staffer May 18, 2023

On May 19, it was decided that COVID-19 no longer posed a public health emergency. It has still been said that COVID-19 still poses a global threat but it is less urgent than before. In reality, the pandemic...

Senior Checkout Postponed

Gloria Namgung, Editor-in-Chief May 15, 2023

PowerSchool SIS has been shut down for the past weekend. With Senior Checkout being scheduled for today, Mon. May 15, has been postponed to tomorrow from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. "This past Sunday,...

Hail Tornado Storm

Hail Tornado Storm

Faven Getnet, Staffer May 10, 2023

On May 10th, moments after the school bell rang, students were startled by an alarming alert on their phones. An emergency notification popped up, warning everyone in the area about an approaching tornado....

Car Accident Causes Tardiness

Car Accident Causes Tardiness

Rainey Sharp, Staffer May 9, 2023

Early on Mon., May 9, two vehicles collided at the intersection at Smoky Hill and Chambers. A white Honda and a grey Toyota hit each other, with both fronts of the cars smashed and littered on the road....

Free School Lunch Upcoming 2023-2024 School Year

Free School Lunch Upcoming 2023-2024 School Year

Gloria Namgung, Editor-in-Chief May 7, 2023

As a result of the Colorado midterm elections in the previous year, voters successfully contributed to passing Proposition FF, which entailed the opportunity of free school lunch given to every student...

Power Outage at Smoky

Power Outage at Smoky

Gloria Namgung, Editor-in-Chief May 3, 2023

During students' fourth-period classes today, the power went out and students and staff evacuated the school immediately. Teachers were expecting an announcement or further instructions the moment power...

Hazel Mental Health is Here to Help

Hazel Mental Health is Here to Help

Rainey Sharp, Staffer May 1, 2023

Recently, Smoky Hill has partnered with Hazel. Hazel is a therapeutic service, now available for students grade 6-12. The scheduled sessions with licensed mental health professionals are virtual, meaning...

Five Dead In Texas Home

CJ Wilson, Staff April 29, 2023

On Friday, April 29 at 11:30 P.M. in Cleveland, Texas Francisco Oropeza, a 38-year-old male, opened fire on a family shooting 5 people with 4 dead at the scene and one dying in the hospital later on including...

The Innovation Spaces are Opening Back Up

The Innovation Spaces are Opening Back Up

Rainey Sharp, Staffer April 27, 2023

At the end of quarter two, all of the Smoky Hill Innovation Spaces were closed down. These areas were open for all students to use during their off periods, to hang out and get some work done. Once students...

School Threat Targets Smoky Hill Principal and Students

School Threat Targets Smoky Hill Principal and Students

Simone Van de Sande, Staffer April 24, 2023

On Monday, Apr. 4, a person by the name of John Smith threatened the Smoky Hill High School community and its Principal Andre Bala. In less than an hour, students all over Smoky have spread awareness...

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