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Senior prank 'fortifies' school
Senior prank ‘fortifies’ school
Kiran Makkad, Executive Web Director • April 30, 2026
Sreenidhi Aarukpalli, 11, works through a kinetics problem right after Saturday's kinetics lesson. She was one of many students who stayed after to practice topics they had just learned.
Chemistry students ‘catalyze’ learning with Saturday lesson
Kiran Makkad, Executive Web Director • April 27, 2026
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. SHS counselors Ms. Haley Harris and Ms. Megan Brenner present the digital display known as 'NextGrad' to students. This display can be found upstairs by the counseling and athletic offices. "[It] is our latest tool for connecting students with opportunities related to college representative visits, financial aid info, and career opportunities," said Brenner and Harris in an email to the student body. "We're ensuring that college and career readiness stays front-of-mind for all our students."
Counselors introduce NextGrad, one-stop shop for college and career readiness information
Kiran Makkad, Executive Web Director • April 21, 2026
Members of the cast work on constructing part of the set with John Kinsinger, director of the stage crew.
‘Greased lightning’
Lucas Nottingham, Staff Writer • April 19, 2026
Feature
Parks and rec
Parks and rec
Charlie Green, Lead Copy Editor • May 20, 2026
Sycamore High School also boasts its namesake trees.
The signature look of Sycamore trees
Tanya Chettiar, Staff Writer • May 7, 2026
Sam Kwon, 12, displays one of his award-winning structures.
Behind the buildings
Ophelia Sidmore, Co Editor-in-Chief • May 5, 2026
Beyond the spotlight
Brooke Vesio, Opinion Editor • April 22, 2026
Latest Print Issues
Trending Stories
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Walter "Scott" Telford IV, 11, focuses on academics, tennis, and personal fitness while aiming to build meaningful relationships with the people around him.

Walter "Scott" Telford IV

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Parks and rec

Parks and rec

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Sunav Adhikari, 11, poses for a photo after being awarded the title National Master, the peak of his chess career thus far.

Sunav Adhikari rises into the top 1% of American chess

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Trends can unite us, bringing different cultures and traditions from all across the country into perspective. The Leaf staff investigates five of these trends at SHS.

SHS takes on international trends

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Zoey Tatarko, 9, takes part in a family photo with her parents.

Ukraine at heart

Decorative Background
Sports
The mens' volleyball team huddles together during their volleyball game's intermission.
Rebuilding the roster
Maddi Kraus, Staff Writer • April 20, 2026
Members of the girls' lacrosse team huddle during a lacrosse practice.
A day in the life (after school) of a SHS girls’ lacrosse player
Lila Berge and Charlie Green • March 31, 2026
Rileigh Ivory, 12, is a dedicated cheerleader who focuses on being optimistic in order to set a good example for younger cheerleaders.
Rileigh Ivory
Lila Berge, Sports Editor & Social Media Director • February 20, 2026
Elisa Filippi, 11, is a dedicated athlete who trains in three sports: swimming, biking, and running.
Elisa Filippi
Lexi Mendelsohn, Focus & Design Editor • February 16, 2026
Opinion
Stepping outside is good for your brain
Stepping outside is good for your brain
Michael Johnson, Staff Writer • May 14, 2026
In a survey of 38 students at SHS, 14 reported that they had 0-3 assignments, 18 reported that they had 4-6, and six reported that they had more than 7.
The screen time trap
Sydney Magee, Staff Writer • May 11, 2026
Semester survival guide
Semester survival guide
Addison Howard, Staff Writer • April 27, 2026
from left: Ines Botto, 9, Peyton Finck, 9, Lorelai Miller, 9, Margaret Reid, 9, and Ariana Hurst, 9, study together.
Advice for students preparing for AP exams and final exams
Jaleyah Adkins, Staff Writer • April 24, 2026
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