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The student login for StudentVUE, a website for parents and students that allows them to check their grades, course history, schedule, and course requests, as well as other information pertaining to their enrollment. While grades in each class are visible, and the student can see their expected final grades, there is no way for the student to view or track their GPA.

“What’s My GPA?” Why GPAs Should be on Report Cards

Paxton Coley, Managing Editor January 6, 2020

As the first semester nears its end, a question is raised for many students, especially seniors: what’s my GPA? At Kempsville High School in order for underclassmen to find out their GPA they have to...

OK Teacher design created by Sydney Haulenbeek.

“OK Teacher”: How the Generation Gap is Affecting Kempsville

Mylynn Hopper, Staff Writer January 2, 2020

It’s nearing the end of the school day and everyone is ready to go home as last block begins. However, as the minutes on the clock count down, and class draws closer to its end, students become restless...

Mr. David Springstead, dressed as Father Christmas, stands in front of the Christmas tree set up in the foyer. It previously displayed the bulbs for “Be a Santa to a Senior,” which was sponsored by Kempsville’s security team.

Kempsville’s Santa Claus Doubles as a Security Guard

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief December 20, 2019

It’s Thursday, December 19, and Santa is outside the Kempsville High School cafeteria, watching students and fist-bumping an occasional smiling passerby. Unfortunately, this Santa isn’t from the North...

Jacob Buxbaum, junior,  is Jewish and celebrates Hanukkah through traditional food and lighting the  Menorah.

How Jewish Students Honor the Holiday of Hanukkah

Cate Benedict, Staff Writer December 20, 2019

As the days count down, the Jewish community at Kempsville prepares not for Christmas, but for Hanukkah, an eight-day-long holiday filled with blessings, games, festive foods, and the Menorah.    Hanukkah,...

Sunrise at Kempsville High School at 7:05 when the doors open for students.

School Board Decides Not to Change School Start Times

Lana Waters, Staff Writer December 18, 2019

At a school board meeting on Tuesday, December 10, it was decided that Virginia Beach City Public Schools would not be shifting school start times. The vote was 10-1 in favor of keeping current times....

Something in the Water Lineup Announced at Kempsville High School

Something in the Water Lineup Announced at Kempsville High School

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief December 12, 2019

Something in the Water is a music festival created by Virginia native, Pharrell Williams, that is held in Virginia Beach. This year, it will be from April 20-26, with concerts and music from the 24 to...

“If anybody wants one, I’m happy to make them,” Social Studies teacher Suzanne Bass informs as is willing to offer one to any teacher that requests one from her. During Thanksgiving break, Bass made seven fabric window covers, one for herself and six extra to pass out, and handed them to the teachers around her once she returned.

Ms. Bass Takes a Creative Spin on Window Safety Regulation

Mylynn Hopper, Staff Writer December 12, 2019

Safety is a top priority for most schools, and Kempsville High School is no different. On November 19, 2019, teachers were sent an email instructing them to cover the windows on the doors of their classrooms...

Kempsville’s Scholastic Book Fair

Kempsville’s Scholastic Book Fair

Janelle Camba, Editorial Assistant December 10, 2019

During the week of December 2, Kempsville held its annual Scholastic Book Fair in the library. For the past two years, students have purchased their favorite novels from Scholastic Corporation to support...

Poster hanging outside Ms. Boubouheropoulos’ door with all of the Schoology group information. Students who are interested in joining the club, or members who want more information about competitions can find that through joining the group on Schoology.

Forensic Speech Team Begins at Kempsville

Paxton Coley, Managing Editor December 4, 2019

Kempsville High School has many athletic teams, but Ms. Mary “BouBou” Boubouheropoulos has started a performance-based speech competition team: forensics. Rather than the investigative science you...

Karmina Buensuceso, senior, painting a spaceman on a rocket in the boys bathroom by the auditorium.

Bathroom Beautification: a Passion Project that is Spreading Personal Growth

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief November 27, 2019

It’s half past 10 in the morning on Saturday, November 23, 2019, and the girls bathroom in the crux of the 800 and 100 hallways is packed with girls. Katy Perry’s “Dark Horse” blasts out of a speaker...

Pastor Kim Hodges, who spoke at  the Gay-Straight Alliance on Wednesday, November 20.

Pastor Speaks to the GSA about Being an Open and Affirming Congregation

Cate Benedict, Staff Writer November 26, 2019

On Wednesday, November 20, the Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) welcomed Pastor Kim Hodges from the Lynnhaven Colony Congregational United Church of Christ to speak during their after school meeting. She spoke...

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Jenkins, Mounce Chosen for October Teacher of the Month Award

Jakelynn Credle, Staff Writer November 26, 2019

Two English teachers, Ms. Charlotte Jenkins and Ms. Katie Mounce, were chosen for Teacher of the Month by Kempsville students for the month of October, an award which was presented by the SCA on November...

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