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Tickets to the MHS Prom cost $25 per person and are available to purchase online from Friday, April 16, to Friday, April 23, by credit card payment only. To pay with cash or check, students should visit the Activities Office next week.
MHS Senior Prom to Admit Juniors
Waha Siddiqui and Grace Taylor • 1 day ago

When Elizabeth Bleyer, junior, found out the MHS Senior Prom, was opening up to juniors this afternoon, she was quick to log onto her computer and purchase a ticket. “I...

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Linked Crew has already been implemented in other schools around the district including Lafayette high school, and has done well in getting students involved and acclimated to high school.
M-Crew Aims to Help Incoming Freshmen
Marin Ellington , Co-Sports Editor • 3 days ago
Superintendent Dr. Mark Miles attends the Nov. 5 Board of Education (BOE) meeting last year. In a letter to the RSD community, Dr. Miles said his retirement is a bittersweet transition as his 26-year career in public education concludes. "I am thankful for my time in Rockwood School District," Dr. Miles said. "[RSD] is truly a special place with remarkable people providing exceptional opportunities for our students."
Superintendent Dr. Mark Miles Announces Retirement
Lauren Pickett, In-Depth Editor • April 10, 2021
The first testing window will take place from Friday, April 16, to Friday, April 30. The second testing window will take place from Monday, May 10, to Friday, May 21.
Virtual Students Take In-Person EOCs
Rutaiba Siddiqui, Social Media Editor • April 9, 2021
On Tuesday, April 6, the next Board of Education (BOE) election will officially be held, with two spots up for re-election. Seven candidates have filed to run for the spots on the BOE, which has seven incumbent members currently. The Messenger interviewed all of the candidates to see why they decided to run for the BOE.
Meet the Candidates: BOE Election 2021
Zara Tola, Copy Editor • March 30, 2021
The College Board’s Communications department announced that SAT Subject Tests and the SAT with the essay will be discontinued. According to The College Board, they have been working to provide as many opportunities as possible for students in the Class of 2022 to take the SAT this year. Seats that would have gone to students taking Subject Tests will now go to students who want to take the SAT.
Sayonara Subject Tests
Sophia Wasson, Staff Reporter • March 24, 2021
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During a virtual volleyball college showcase, college coaches view the athletes through live streams that do not allow for them to properly judge the players.
Virtual College Showcases
Marin Ellington, Co-Sports Editor • April 9, 2021

When attending a college showcase prior to the start of an out-of-town volleyball tournament, I was expecting lots of instruction about my play. The...

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Previously strictly enforced mask mandates are being repealed in many states, including Texas, Mississippi, and Montana. I believe it is necessary to enforce mask mandates to protect the downward trend of COVID-19 cases.
Mask Mandates Are a Must
Liza Cooper, Co-Features Editor • April 5, 2021
There lies both a physical and social gap separating both RSD
Gifted Education is Widening the Gap
Mason Kellerman, Illustrator • April 5, 2021
BTS and many other K-pop stars have had to work ten times harder to succeed in the music industry as they’ve had to cross language and cultural barriers to enter the American music industry.
Grammys or Scammys?
Rutaiba Siddiqui, Social Media Editor • March 30, 2021
I am 17 years old and have had my Snapchat account for about four years. I can say the popularity of the app has decreased significantly since my middle school days.
Opinion: Snapchat Will “Die” In Five Years
Grace Taylor, Social Media Editor • March 24, 2021
While the dismissal protocol calls for staggered dismissal of each floor, passing periods do not have that same regimen.
Dismissal Protocol Needs to Change
Marin Ellington, Co-Sports Editor • March 23, 2021
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Alexi McCammond, former Teen Vogue editor, was forced to resign on March 18 because of controversial tweets from her adolescence. For some, her situation prompts a question - should we be held responsible in adulthood for what we post as teens?
Think Before Posting: How Teenage Tweets can Ruin a Life
Liza Cooper, Co-Features Editor • 17 minutes ago

Thoughts are fleeting, but social media is forever. That’s what former Teen Vogue Editor in Chief Alexi McCammond had to learn the hard way. McCammond was just about to step into her new...

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Christie Legate, senior, implements the concept of casualness in her everyday life. Legate has a bulletin board where she pins selfies with friends and family along with printed quotes and memorabilia.
Instagram Trend Emphasizes Authenticity
Waha Siddiqui, Editor-In-Chief • April 1, 2021
Larson Hill, senior poses with his car, warming bag and mask, all required for his job delivering food for DoorDash. Recently, DoorDash has become a popular employer for MHS students due to it’s easy sign up, flexibility and high pay.
Students Work for Food Delivery Service DoorDash
Ben Hughes, Photography Editor, Online Publisher • April 1, 2021
Senior Amanda Eshelman [Anisha Jarang on the left] participated in Perry Initiative Program at WashU in which they hosted a series of events encouraging girls to pursue careers in Orthopedic Medicine and Engineering which is a profession that is only 6% women. Eshelman said this program inspires her to combine her interest in healthcare and computer science. She said was amazed at the process of using technology in orthopedic surgery to place screws and visualize joint replacements.
Senior Amanda Eshelman Gains National Recognition in the Computer Science Field
Lajja Patel, Staff Reporter • March 24, 2021
Selma Hotich, junior, and her family gather in Bosnia for lunch.
Bilingual Students Highlight Their Experiences Taking a Foreign Language
Carter Van Buskirk, Features Editor • March 24, 2021
Andrew Messina, senior, gets a tattoo in remembrance of his late uncle. “I want to still keep that tattoo that was his alive and that memory of it, you know that my family has alive,” Messina said.
Family Matters: Students Connect With Relatives Through Tattoos
Grace Taylor, Social Media Editor • March 24, 2021
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Madison Schultz, freshman, reherses her scene with castmates for MTC
Freshman Get Involved in MTC’s Spring Production, “Almost Maine”
Grace Taylor, Social Media Editor • 2 days ago

MHS Theatre Company (MTC) performs their annual spring play titled “Almost, Maine” tonight and tomorrow evening, which is the first in-person...

Ginny & Georgia is Netflix original comedy-drama series released Feb. 24, 2021.
Review: Ginny and Georgia
Akhila Swarna, A&E Editor • March 24, 2021

As an avid “Gilmore Girls” enthusiast, I was compelled to give Sarah Lampert’s show “Ginny and Georgia” a try after recommendations...

Senior Maria Afghanzada showcases her favorite books using Instagram. "I truly do enjoy [bookstagramming], especially when I get texts from my non-reader friends saying they
Bookstagramming Provides Online Voice for Book Lovers
Liza Cooper, Staff Reporter • March 24, 2021

Instagram is now featuring a rising star: books. Bookstagramming, or having an Instagram account centered around books and book reviews, gained...

The baked feta pasta recipe went viral on Tik Tok for its simplicity and taste, and you can make the recipe yourself by following these few steps.
Tik Tok Trending Baked Feta Pasta Review
Annie McGinnis, Co-Sports Editor • March 24, 2021

I find it difficult to scroll through my Tik Tok feed without giving into the temptation of trying one of the delicious food trends, so I...

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