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What’s recently happened? For the first time in 26 years, Merrillville High School (MHS) Girl’s Track and Field team are Duneland Athletic Conference (DAC) champions. It has been a long time coming for the Lady Pirates, and the 2025-2026 team has …
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What’s Recently Happened? Throughout the hallways on May 14, students excitedly flipped throughout their colorful yearbook. The yearbook distribution took place in the Mainstreet hallway during students’ lunches where members from the yearbook staff each …
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What’s recently happened? The last production of the school year at Bishop Noll Institute (BNI) was on May 7-9 and was directed by students. “The Little Mermaid Junior” was a success thanks to their dedication, and many students felt it was easier to …
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What’s Recently Happened? The La Porte High School (LPHS) valedictorian and salutatorian has been announced. Brendan Maas has been named valedictorian and Ava Godwin has been named salutatorian. Maas is an extremely hard-working student at LPHS, and is a …
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What’s recently happened? Teacher appreciation week at New Prairie High School (NPHS) is always an event students look forward to organizing. This year, the celebration fell from May 4-8, and the National Honor Society (NHS) worked with its members to …
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What’s recently happened? Students in the Portage High School (PHS) Choir celebrated another successful competition on Saturday, May 2. At state qualifiers for The Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA,) two separate choir groups were given …
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What’s recently happened? Spring is a busy time for students and staff at Valparaiso High School (VHS). On the nights of April 9-10, the 19 students in Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) art classes showed off their work at the …
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What’s recently happened? On April 24, Griffith students took a gamble on a night of fun when they attended prom, enjoying the theme of “Casino Night.” Everyone dressed up in their Friday best and hit the dance floor with friends and partners. “It …
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What’s recently happened? La Lumiere School (La Lu) has been an athletic and academic powerhouse recently. With spring co-curriculars in session, the Lakers have been busy with weekly matches and games, all while juggling school events and AP testing. The …
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What’s recently happened? Hammond Central High School (HCHS) students recently celebrated a major milestone by attending the 2026 prom. Dynasty Banquets hosted the highly anticipated evening on May 1, from 6-10 p.m. With the theme “Written in the …
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