We have all at least once in our lives had a pet in the classroom, but what are the pros and cons of having one? According to americanhumane.org, there are three positives of class pets: According to americanhumane.org, there are also three negatives for class pets: PJSHS English teacher, Mrs. Simpson, said “I think it’s […]
Month: March 2023
School Dress Code
School dress codes have been a topic of controversy for years, with many arguing that they are necessary to maintain a professional and respectful learning environment, while others argue that they are outdated and infringe on students’ individuality. A dress code typically outlines specific guidelines for what students are allowed to wear to school, with […]
Managing a Job with School
Having a job as a freshman can put stress and pressure on a student. In fact, having a job during high school in general can be stressful throughout your four last years before you graduate. Without a job, school is stressful enough, so how could you manage a job with school? It’s very easy in […]
Upcoming Events at PJSHS
Spring time is just around the corner! The season of growth, sun, new life, and lots of rain. It is just starting to warm up a bit in Indiana and the sun is thawing the frozen ground. The last bits of snow are melting away and soon enough, hours of daylight will lengthen. Spring break […]
St. Patrick’s Day and Green
Saint Patrick’s Day is a holiday where we celebrate the death of Saint Patrick. Most people, however, have no idea on why we celebrate this holiday. It’s a holiday where most people will wear the color green without knowing the meaning behind it. Why green? Is green truly the color you must wear to celebrate […]
What is all this chess about?
Lately in Peru JR/Sr High School, a lot of students have been playing the strategic game of chess. The students have been having chess tournaments to see who the best chess player in the school is. They also have included some of the teachers that know how to play chess. It’s easy to access because […]
Staff Feature- Zach Leffel
Q: How long have you been teaching? A: 9 years Q: What’d you go to college for? A: Originally accounting Q: How long did you go to college for? A: 5 years Q: What’s your favorite class period this year. A: 4th Q: What grades have you taught? A: 8-12 Q: What’s your favorite one […]
Weekly Sports Recap 2/26/23 – 3/4/23
Boys Basketball: Peru started off Sectionals week with a battle with the Mississinewa Indians. Peru couldn’t get much offense going during the first half, heading into halftime down 29-30. The Tigers struggled to fight during the 3rd quarter, and went into the 4th down 46-52. Peru’s offense exploded during the 4th quarter to make a […]
Winter Blues
People all across the globe feel a change in emotions around winter time, others enjoy it, but a large percent of people feel negatively when the temperature starts to get colder. Is this drastic change in emotions just a coincidence? Or is there really some type of science behind why people get the winter blues? […]