6 Meaningful Ways To Interact
By: Madyson Jackson It’s said that people get three to five opportunities a day to have “meaningful conversation.” That is, conversation that passes the threshold from basic logistics or small talk into connection, vulnerability, or deep ideas. It seems, though,…
Internship Opportunities for High Schoolers
By: Chase Cowan Many high school students can use internships to get to know different careers and choose one that interests them before selecting a college major. Besides having the chance to study a career in classes, students get the…
Teachers in the Age of AI
By: Maya Kawada Artificial intelligence has become a bigger part of schools in recent years. While students are often the main focus when talking about AI in education, teachers are also finding different ways to use it in their classrooms….
Sharks Comeback After Loss
By: Xavier Garay On Mar. 27, the Ponte Vedra High School (PVHS) Sharks faced the Ridgeview High School (RHS) Panthers. Sharks freshman designated hitter, Charlotte Rogers, and senior pitcher, Aoife Weaver, led the game with three hits each, followed by…
Why Spring Break Does Not Feel Like A Break
By: Ila Crowe With the third quarter coming to an end, spring break is right around the corner. Most students at Ponte Vedra High School (PVHS) travel and enjoy the break. For many, spring break is supposed to mean sunshine,…
The Importance of Giving Students More Freedom in Class Selection
By: Ila Crowe With class recommendations for the next school year underway at Ponte Vedra High School (PVHS) students are deciding their schedules for the upcoming year. Picking high school classes help students figure out their future path. But many…
Why Group Work is Unfair
By Owen Erler Group work is used often by teachers to encourage teamwork and communication skills. Group work sounds beneficial; students can collaborate and share ideas. However, Group work often becomes more of a source of stress and frustration for…
Sharks Staircase Gets a New Paintjob
By: Jonothan Milicevic Walking in after Thanksgiving recess, students were surprised to see a fresh paint job on Ponte Vedra High School’s (PVHS) courtyard staircase. The rainbow embellishments have brewed up noticeable controversy at PVHS, and no—they are not ‘gay.’…
Comparison of New England, United States, and Norwegian School Systems
By: Herman Syse Ulfsnes The American, Norwegian, and English school systems share the same goal of educating children but differ in structure, curriculum design, assessment methods, governance, and school culture. These differences shape how students experience school, how and when…
How Learning Management Systems Impact Schools
By Soleil Shah Prior to Covid 19, most elementary, middle, and high schools did not use platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Schoology, and Google Classroom. Google Classroom was launched in 2014, Schoology in 2009, and Teams in 2017. In the pre-Covid era, K-12 classrooms had no apparent need for an online system to track…