Most students know about applying for scholarships to pay for college, but many neglect the possible financial dangers. With more freetime on their hands, Kempsville High School juniors and seniors are...

Typically, Thanksgiving is a time to catch up and spend quality time with loved ones, but this year was different. Just before Thanksgiving, Governor Ralph Northam reduced public and private gatherings...

November is National Scholarship Month, and many students can benefit from applying for various scholarships. Students can apply based on their financial needs or academic merit. Scholarships help to lower...

For years, SCA hosted the infamous Mr. Kempsville pageant for a night of laughs and fun. The event promotes school unity and raises funds for the American Cancer Society. However, the pageant holds a complicated,...

Dear Poppy,   As of right now, I'm having a really hard time not comparing my life and looks to other people my age. It's especially hard because of the circumstances that we are in right now....

  Many teachers have an unheard of life outside of school. Katelyn Ready, the newest Algebra II teacher, took the time to share hers. Before teaching at Kempsville High School, Ready lived in Japan...

Dear Poppy,   I've had feelings for this girl since I met her last year. I kinda wanna tell her, but I have no idea how to do it. What should I do? How should I tell her? All I know is that...

Junior Sydney Alphin never thought she’d have to invite all of her classmates into her home. However, as of November 4, “cameras on” became mandatory for all online students.   “I’m...

As the 2020-2021 school year moves forward, students that chose Option 1 will return for in-person teaching on November 12.   The recommendation, which the School Board unanimously approved...

JT Ashby, a senior, was awarded a letter of commendation for the National Merit Scholarship after scoring in the 1400s during the PSAT last year.   The National Merit Scholarship Program is...

Every year the Kempsville High School SCA organizes Spirit Week to show off school pride. Though school isn’t in-person, Spirit Week continued virtually.   Spirit Day Themes:   Tuesday:...

New challenges are the norm for freshmen, but this year, the challenges are more different than ever before.   Kaitlyn Calkin, a freshman who goes to in-person classes Tuesday through Friday,...