The Treaty

“They are the greatest in how they have handled this situation and how they have taken care of their students and their own families during this time. I am so proud to be a Chief,” Meghan Timlin, 39, says to colleagues and staff who are also working hard during this time.

Kempsville Celebrates Birthdays via Instagram

Mylynn Hopper, Staff Writer May 26, 2020

Due to the inconveniences caused by  COVID-19, people have had to put their lives on pause physically. Many people haven’t been able to meet with friends, family, and others in order to stay safe. Without...

How KHS is Engaging Students in Quarantine

How KHS is Engaging Students in Quarantine

Paxton Coley, Managing Editor May 20, 2020

In the midst of quarantine and school closure, Kempsville High School’s staff has had to get creative in order to be as engaging as possible to students. From participating in Zoom calls, to posting...

A screenshot of the beginning slide of the Senior Class Ceremony presentation.

EBA Senior Ceremony Presented on Instagram

Cate Benedict, Staff Writer May 19, 2020

While the cancelation of schools has affected seniors from having a graduation, their dedication and hard-work are still being recognized. The EBA Senior Day Ceremony was originally planned for June 2,...

EBA Businesses Work Through COVID-19

EBA Businesses Work Through COVID-19

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief May 11, 2020

Thriftkins, a first year business in IncubatorEDU, is one of the many EBA businesses that has been impacted by the school closure, and COVID-19.    It's just a case of adapting and improvising,”...

The slide presented on the Zoom call on Thursday evening, prior to the beginning of the meeting.

Senior Meeting Discusses Grades, Cap and Gowns, and Graduation

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief May 8, 2020

On Thursday, May 7, Principal Melissa George and the Kempsville High School administration hosted a Senior Student and Parent Information Meeting through Zoom.    George emphasized that seniors...

The administration serving lunch to teachers by way of a drive through constructed alongside the school.

KHS Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief May 7, 2020

Schools may be closed but that hasn’t stopped VBCPS - or Kempsville High School - from celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week, which spans from May 4 through 8.    Kempsville’s Entrepreneurship...

How Ms. Schoettlin is Managing the New Normal

How Ms. Schoettlin is Managing the New Normal

Jack Shupe, Staff Writer May 5, 2020

The new normal: staying at home, only leaving the house for necessities, doing homework (and instructional time) at home, and stocking up on everything from toilet paper to canned goods, “just in case.”   At...

TV Shows Go “Live:” Online

TV Shows Go “Live:” Online

Janelle Camba, Editorial Assistant May 4, 2020

During this pandemic, Hollywood has been forced to adjust accordingly. Production on shows such as “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” and “The Handmaid’s Tale” have come to a screeching halt...

Andre Mas practicing on a crack climbing training frame that he made in his backyard.

K-Pop Dance Covers and Climbing: Social Distancing and Student Hobbies

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief May 1, 2020

As schools have been closed and students are responsible for less schoolwork, time opens up in previously busy lives. Some students, such as Amara Cross and Andre Mas, have taken this opportunity to spend...

“I think this is a really good experiment to see what the future of learning could potentially look like. But at the same time I love school and being in the classroom (especially math class!) so I’d always take in person learning over online learning,” Andre Mas, 17, said in regards to taking online classes.

Students Respond to Adjusted AP Exams

Mylynn Hopper, Staff Writer April 29, 2020

Due to the current issues concerning COVID-19, gathering in large groups has been one of the prominent safety hazards that many facilities have been instructed to take in order to prevent the spread of...

DECA members qualify for ICDC.

ICDC Qualifiers Discuss Feelings on Cancelation

Janelle Camba, Editorial Assistant April 23, 2020

Since freshman year, DECA has become a staple in my high school experience. Nothing could replace the connections I’ve made or the opportunities DECA gave me. However, the coronavirus pandemic has led...

Emergency Learning Plan, Classes, and SOLs: Coronavirus Update

Emergency Learning Plan, Classes, and SOLs: Coronavirus Update

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief April 21, 2020

As the final semester begins VBCPS has switched from the first phase of their response to COVID-19’s closure of schools, Continuity of Learning, to phase two, or the Emergency Learning Plan.    Continuity...

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