“Erm wassup chat, it's your sigma alpha male here,” is what seventh grade student Tucker Nobach recently exclaimed to his class. Everyone laughed, except for one student. Luana Hyla, an exchange student...

Valentine's Day came to Day Creek’s ACCESS (Accessibility in the Classroom to Create Equity for Student Success) special education program this year, with a little extra love and creativity. This celebration,...

Following her solo debut after nine years of success with Blackpink, the artist Jennie has returned with a long-awaited announcement of her first full album, set to release on March 7. To satisfy eager...

Supriya Kelkar is an award-winning writer and the proud author of 17 children's books, including "American as Paneer Pie," which tells the story of a girl discovering her voice as an “outsider” in...

Upon learning about the recent Shanahan v. IXL Learning, Inc. lawsuit in light of IXL’s potential violation of the Federal Wiretap Act, the Etiwanda School District has joined other districts across...

It was about 9:30 a.m. today when 107 students were absent from school. By 12:30 p.m., that number had grown to 120 students. These numbers were similar to Wednesday's absentee report, when the number...

Athletic injuries among students are a growing concern; as participation in sports continues to rise, so does the risk of injuries ranging from minor to major impacts. The physical side of recovery usually...

After being a math teacher at Roosevelt Jr. High School and our school, Jerry Koehle became the ninth grade assistant principal when his daughter Sydney Koehle was in ninth grade. When the junior high...

Tuesday, Nov. 5 was Election Day, and Duncan Middle School students got to vote. While the General Election was taking place, DMS students were given an opportunity to participate in a mock election,...

Halloween is reputable for its spooky surprises, but Clague teachers Meredith Pelchat and Abby Ruehlmann provided a different kind of surprise on Oct. 31 — their pregnancies. Being close confidants with...

When teacher Chelsea Brooks graduated from Pioneer High School as a first-generation student, she faced challenges that many might not understand. In a neighborhood where few pursued higher education,...

October means Halloween time, and rapper KSI definitely came up with some spooky stuff of our own. In early October, KSI (and Trippie Redd) took America by storm, releasing their notoriously new song “Thick...

Author of the very popular “Ascendance Series,” as well as the trilogies “The Traitor’s Game” and “Mark of the Thief” and several standalone historical fiction novels, Jennifer Nielsen is...

8 hours a day. 5 days a week.  But it’s actually even more than that. Teachers are constantly on their feet. Planning, teaching, helping students, and grading. Sometimes they are so focused on their...

Remember the repeated bounce of a rubber basketball, or the endless circling of yellow tether balls around steel poles, or that repetitive click as the jump rope smacks and drags across the concrete. These...

“A mother, once teary-eyed, shared with me at parent-teacher conferences that I was the father-like figure her son was missing.” This is a very good example of the stereotypes that people think...

Mr. Nemecek is beloved on Day Creek’s campus. He’s one of those cool, funny teachers that kids hope to have when they get their schedules in the fall. He is known for the fun and energy he brings to...

“Welcome to a transformative journey through the educational landscape, where artificial intelligence converges with learning at Cannon Valley Schools. In this exploration, we delve into the innovative...

"Spider-Man 2" for the PlayStation 5 swings into action, capturing the essence of everyone's favorite web-slinger in a spectacular gaming experience. Developed by Insomniac Games, the sequel to the highly...

Whenever we think of our teachers, our first thought usually isn’t their college life. But, not surprisingly, many of them were former college athletes in their days. They weren’t always the person...

North Vietnam intended to have all of Vietnam and to govern it under communism. South Vietnam had another plan. So did the United States and other free countries of the world that feared communist expansion....

Everyone knows what it’s like to be a student, being in the classroom for hours on end, dealing with constant studying and homework. But what about the kids whose lives have always revolved around...

Have you ever heard of Brown v. The Board of Education? This landmark decision by the US Supreme Court, labeled segregation in schools unconstitutional. Yet even after the ruling, non-white students still...

Have you ever been told that “failure is not an option?” This simple phrase has been Day Creek’s motto since the school’s inception in 2004. The original principal and staff instituted it the...

Imagine waking up at 6:45 a.m, going to school until 2:40 p.m., going home for just long enough to finish homework, then to track practice, working out, practicing basketball at home and finally getting...

Have you ever seen someone using AirPods in class? Have you ever used AirPods in class? Although they’re generally not allowed, many students argue that they should be. Can the privilege of this technology...

Read this article and you get a reward! If this was the app Habitica, it would definitely be true.  Many students of all ages wish for a world where chores and work would simply disappear. It may...

i-Ready. CAASPP. Two names the majority of Day Creek students dread to hear. It is the season of standardized testing, a time of long hours on a computer, forced silence, and teachers milling about watching...

Editor's note: The names of the juveniles in this article have been changed to protect their privacy. Juvenile delinquency, the frequent breaking of laws by a minor, is a major problem across the United...

As Black History Month came to an end, many people around the country were encouraged to take a real look at African-American history and culture. Perhaps they also reflected on more recent tragic events...

Ring! The bell goes off at 8 AM. Time for another day at school. While walking down the hall, some notice a student in a wheelchair and wonder, Where do they go for class? A wide variety of students...

A new AI program has caught the attention of the general public, trending on Twitter and reaching 1 million users within five days of its release, at the same time increasing its holding organization’s...

Spirit days have always been a fun and exciting time for Day Creek Intermediate students. Kids show their creativity while matching the school's enthusiastic energy of a fun school-wide theme. Some even...

Imagine working through countless challenges, until finally, out of hundreds of competitors, you receive news that you’ve been chosen for the final competition in the world. This trial will test your...

Have you noticed the new food waste barrels that popped up in our school cafeteria before Thanksgiving break? They are the result of a new law here in California that’s made them a common sight in schools...

Like a relic from a bygone era, most middle school students don’t know much about drive-in theaters. They may soon never have the chance to visit a drive-in due to housing developments, smaller families,...

This story was originally published on The Day Creek Howl on December 20, 2022.

A new app has entered the social media circle, collecting over $3 million with 1 million active daily users in three months. What is this new competitor? Directed towards adolescents, Nikita Bier, Isaiah...

A new, controversial Tennessee law aims to remove books from school libraries across the state if parents don’t approve of them. This law’s goal is to remove “age-inappropriate” content from school...

The rate of absences before Thanksgiving Break was growing in the weeks leading up to the break. Although not all of the absences were marked as being related to the flu or even sickness, many of them...

Avah is a Stage 4 cancer survivor. She is also a curly-haired, jovial 6th grade student. Just two years ago, doctors informed Avah that she had Stage 4 nephroblastoma, a cancer that attacked her kidneys....

You have two minutes to read this article. Hurry up. This would definitely be the case if BeReal were in charge of the Howl. After many years living under the social media dominance of Instagram,...

Up until Thursday afternoon, Duncan Middle School students had no idea that the lockdown drills they practiced may potentially save their lives. Although Duncan Middle School students and teachers practice...

Football is a very popular sport that most everyone enjoys to watch or even play. Research has shown that football poses some dangers to kids who decide to play the game when they are young. Although most...