As senior year comes to an end, seniors are becoming ready to embark on their new journeys of being adults. Some students are going on to college, trade school, enlisting in the military, taking a gap year, and some are joining the workforce. But what all these new experiences have in common is that they… Read More Are Seniors Really Ready For Adulthood?
It’s a consensus that one of the biggest recommendations high schoolers would give upcoming middle school students is to get involved. The better question is how? What do the clubs do and how can they get involved in them? One of the other opportunities LHS includes (that comes in very handy if you are an… Read More “Get Involved!” but how?
After spending the cold months inside and the school year wrapping up, students are losing motivation for school responsibilities. Instead of counting the days until summer, it’s actually the perfect time to get into spring activities especially for the future freshmen looking for ways to get involved. Getting involved in sports keeps students focused and… Read More The Health Benefits of Participating In a Spring Sport!
There’s something about May mornings that feels like a fresh start. The days are longer, the air is softer, and it’s easier to imagine becoming a more organized, motivated version of yourself. But many morning routines fail but not because they’re unrealistic. If you want a routine that actually sticks, the key isn’t doing more.… Read More Senior Morning Routines That Actually Stick
Social media apps, such as TikTok and Instagram, are getting more and more popular among teenagers and children, and people are starting to see signs of addiction. Being on social media – and phones as a whole – has affected many teens and how they deal with their responsibilities regarding school, chores at home, etc.… Read More How Social Media Apps Are Keeping You Addicted
As winter turns into spring, that is the classic time for prom. For those of you who may not know or may not understand what to expect during prom, this might be for you. Prom is a formal dance towards the end of the school year for juniors and seniors; sometimes the dances are… Read More Info For Future Freshmen: Prom and What To Expect
During this year’s spring break, 29 Ledyard High School students had the opportunity to go on an unforgettable nine-day trip to Costa Rica. Accompanied by four chaperones and a local tour guide, the students went on a journey around the country, filled with a variety of experiences, including adventures in the rainforest, cultural exploration,… Read More A Trip To Remember
Most people have heard of raw milk on social media or from others around them. They hear about the amazing health benefits that pasteurized milk just doesn’t have: curing lactose intolerance, higher nutritional value, and immune protection. But it all just sounds too good to be true. How could such a hidden superfood exist? Well,… Read More Should Raw Milk Have a Warning Label?
Have you found yourself checking the weather app to figure out what you’re going to wear that day? Has the news you’ve received ever taken your motivation to get out of bed? Or how about seeing the news about the new 26 tornado warnings on TikTok? Global warming is profoundly impacting teen mental health worldwide,… Read More How does the weather make you feel?
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