In today's world, it's very hard not to hear about “Mental health”. It has become a social topic that gets discussed but it doesn't ever get an actual deep dive into the topic of mental health. This...
There are plenty of students at Lake Stevens High School; with over 2,000 students, LSHS is classified as a 4A school. With so many students to handle, the school needs many areas for students to eat....
Lake Stevens is a growing community. New construction and new businesses are clear signs of that growth. With more people in the community, there are more people who need social services whether to help...
Chloe Sanders, Features Editor and Photographer
• April 16, 2024
With over 2,000 students at Lake Stevens High School, students may have trouble making their way during passing periods. Around the school, hallway traffic occurs, causing students to be delayed as they...
The bells ring at 2:45 p.m. Kids clamor to get to their target destination – the bus loop.
Kids who regularly ride the bus to and from school know that LSHS has two rounds of buses to take students...
In today's world, the ability to communicate across cultures is more crucial than ever. However, for many students, the language options provided by schools often feel limited. At Lake Stevens High School,...
Hard white fluorescent light has been the school standard for lighting for as long as anyone can remember. But was there any consideration that went into the effects hard white light have on people?
During...
One’s high school journey involves making important decisions, especially when it comes to selecting classes. Whether you're a sophomore navigating high school for the first time or a junior refining...
If students accrue eight tardies in a class, they will be referred to lunch detention. Is this a fair punishment?
“Tardies are a disruption to the learning environment and will be handled as a disciplinary...
We all need bathrooms to do business, and rigid stalls and infrastructure secure our privacy. Unfortunately, in the North Hall of LSHS, there have been reports of large openings between the stalls and...
Education plays an essential role in the development of our youth as well as- our society. As years’ past there has been a decrease in teachers and substitutes. According to the NBC in 2023, Washington...
We are almost halfway through the year, and graduation is less than five months away. Academic success is a must for graduation and earning credits, and the students will need to be engaged in their classes....
![Substitute teachers on to the rescue. Ms. Johnson is teaching Modern world history and came out to take a picture with us. Currently, where there are shortages of substitute teachers, Ms. Nicolas was able to get a substitute for her class on time. "[Substitute teachers] are responsible for maintaining a high level of instruction and continuity when regular teachers are absent due to illness, personal emergencies, maternity, vacation, or professional development opportunities." -FSG Newsletter](https://i0.wp.com/lshsvalhalla.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_5994-scaled.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1)
![Instagram, is one of the social media apps that were most likely to be used during class according to Common Sense Media. Students tend to use their phones when they are finished or when they don't feel like doing their work. Phone use varies from class to class. "I don't think I've had someone pull out their phone during the second period [AP Computer Science ] before," Levi Dela Rosa said.](https://i0.wp.com/lshsvalhalla.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/EIt7fFepiTcKizhacMwv6OSgZgCQF59Ph3f2Wj6v-scaled.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1)