Melina Mata

What’s recently happened? The Hammond Academy of Performing Arts (HAPA) at Morton High School (MHS) brought one of theater’s most beloved stories to life with its production of Peter Pan. For many cast members, the journey was just as magical as the …

What’s recently happened? Students at Morton High School recently joined hundreds of other schools across Indiana in a statewide student protest addressing concerns about immigration enforcement and the impact of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement …

What’s recently happened? On January 10, Team Hammond 71 Robotics officially kicked off the 2026 FIRST Robotics Competition season with the reveal of this year’s game. Students from both Hammond Central High School and Morton High School gathered to learn …

What’s recently happened? Christmas break has officially arrived at Morton High School, bringing a pause to early mornings, packed schedules, and a demanding semester. As classrooms get quieter and the hallways empty, students and staff shift their focus …

Throughout the year, we sat down with cancer survivors, military veterans, community change-makers, enthusiastic high schoolers, and more. The residents of Northwest Indiana make the most powerful impact on the community, and being able to sit down and listen …

What’s recently happened? Students from Morton High School recently participated in a service-filled field trip to Boxes of Love, a program run by Cru Inner City that provides boxes of non-perishable food to families in need. The Black Student Union and …

What’s recently happened? Morton High School’s Hammond Arts and Performance Academy recently brought nostalgia and excitement to the stage with its production of “Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! Jr.,” performed on October 10-11 at 7 p.m. and October 12 at 2 …

What recently happened? Students across Hammond came together to make a difference for local pets through Build with the Beast, a community event hosted by Team Hammond 71 Robotics. The project began with a clothes drive where donations were collected from …

What’s recently happened? Morton High School is thrilled to welcome back returning students, along with seeing all the new incoming students, for another year of learning, growth, and new opportunities. With fresh faces filling the hallways and familiar …

What’s recently happened? This summer, a group of young musicians from Morton and Hammond Central High Schools traded their classrooms for a soundstage. Selected members of each school’s Hammond Arts and Performance Academy (HAPA) rock band program were …