WOLRD CHANGES. This board shows exactly how much the world has changed in the students simulation and how many countries blended together making 2 distinct giant countries. This project started with small groups around the world, but eventually by the end of this year many of the countries have merged together, with only a few small ones left. “I was originally in a country near Europe that represented Portugal, but as the year went by we became a giant country.”, Ngo said. Photo taken by Melissa amaro.

Word History Project

May 11, 2026
Word History Project by Melissa Lima Amaro History is better learned when students can experience situations themselves, that is why Mr. Aaron Burnley made all students partake ...
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Enjoying Electives: Jillian Kehayias and her friend sit together for lunch after Jillian having spoken about her electives from this year and for the next. Kehayias has a few prospects for next year, she was an avid Chorus student and plans on taking it again. “I’ll take Chorus and Journalism next year”, said Kehayias. Kehayias, like many other students, had plans for after high school and hope that these electives coming will help them in pursuit of them. Photo By: Aiden Kehayias

Classes and Career Chances

May 11, 2026
Classes and Career Chances by Aiden Kehayias The electives chosen in high school were often about student passions and possible careers. Some chose ROTC if they had a desire ...
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Staying Focused In Class, Cali Copeland holds a NeeDoh while working during class at Melbourne High School. Copeland, a freshman, used the stress toy to stay focused while completing her assignments. She said the NeeDoh helped her concentrate and avoid distractions during lessons. “It kept my hands busy so I could pay attention,” Copeland said.

Why Are Needohs So Popular At Melbourne High

May 11, 2026
Why Are Needohs So Popular At Melbourne High by Samiyah Evans Bright, squishy, and impossible to ignore, NeeDohs quickly became one of the biggest trends at Melbourne High Sc...
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Preparing for more in Physics: Mr. Proctor at his desk planning out the next courses his students will learn as the school year approaches an end. Mr. Proctor recently concluded teaching his student’s optics, and has planned to educate them on some complex yet fascinating parts of the universe. “We only really have four weeks of teaching stuff, since I want the last few weeks to be about reviewing things for the exam… If we have time, we might do photons, quantum stuff, maybe geology? But probably not since it’s a bit much for what we have time for.” said Mr. Proctor. Photo by Tyler Ferreira Alves Hill.

Powering on Through Physics with Mr. Proctor

May 11, 2026
Powering on Through Physics with Mr. Proctor by Tyler Ferreira Alves Hill “There is no authority who decides what is a good idea.” is a quote said by Richard P. Feynman and h...
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DISCOVERY TO THE BRAIN: During class, Senior, Dakota Leah participates in a Psychology lesson led by Mr. Buchanan at Melbourne High School. The course focuses on understanding the brain and human behavior through interactive activities, etc. Students participate in hands-on learning, complete quizzes, and group work to stay engaged and to better understand the material. Psychology class provides critical thinking and real world connections to the brain. “ Being in Psychology is fun and has helped me learn new things,” said Bellflower. Photo by Jayda Blanc

Spotlight: Psychology

May 10, 2026
Spotlight: Psychology by Jayda Blanc Melbourne High School Psychology class, taught by Mr. Buchanan gave students a deeper meaning of how the brain functions and behaviors t...
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Quiet reading moment : Ashlyn Schack reads her dystopian novel during English class. Schack enjoyed her book during silent reading in her group.”It’s nice to have class time to read” Schack says.

Dystopian English Unit

May 9, 2026
Dystopian English Unit by Paige Allen A new dystopian English unit was introduced in a 9th grade English class, where students were given the opportunity to choose from a select...
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Critiquing Stories. The students of Creative Writing 2 sit and critique each other’s stories. Over the past few weeks, the students had been practicing critiquing, and now they were finally reading their friends’ stories and suggesting changes to them. “The editing has definitely taught me to line by line and be more strict about editing and word choice,” said Nadezhda Lehr (10). Photo by Aadhya Patel.

From Drafts To Masterpieces

May 8, 2026
From Drafts To Masterpieces by Aadhya Patel This semester in Creative Writing, the students had been working on one large story from start to finish. Each student wrote their...
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**FCLE PREP DISCUSSION —** Abdul Rahman and Kobe Maquding review material for the FCLE during class at their desks. Rahman listened while Maquding explained concepts they had studied earlier in the period to prepare for the exam. Maquding, a junior, shared strategies he had used before as Rahman, also a junior, considered the information and got ready to apply it. The two had worked together previously and continued helping each other understand the content. “We were just making sure we understood everything before the test,” Maquding said. Photo By Chloe Strong

FCLE Prepping

May 7, 2026
FCLE Prepping by Chloe Strong As the Florida Civic Literacy Exam approached, students in Mr. Gent’s government class focused their attention on preparation and accountability...
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Ready To Swing - Mel High junior Johnny Hemel steps up to the plate during a varsity baseball game at the school field this season. Hemel stood ready in the batter’s box under the lights as his teammates watched from the dugout behind him. The moment captured him preparing to swing in a key at-bat during the game. Hemel showed focus and determination as he competes at the varsity level. “I stay focused, listen to music, and warm up properly,” Hemel said. Photo By Hunter Paige

Junior and Senior Leaders Drive Mel High’s Varsity Baseball Forward

May 6, 2026
Junior and Senior Leaders Drive Mel High’s Varsity Baseball Forward by Hunter Paige Mel High’s varsity baseball team featured strong leadership this season from upperclassmen who...
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Simple or Complex: Senior Hugh Macdonald waits to be let into campus. Some students find entering the gate much simpler than using the Attendance Office when getting onto campus during lunch. “It doesn’t really bother me, and I like it more walking through the gates, but I don’t like the metal detectors. They haven’t given me much problems, I just feel they take up a lot of time. For me this year it wasn’t really an issue,” said Macdonald. Photo by Kyle McLaren

Springing into Change

May 5, 2026
Springing into Change by Kyle McLaren Unlike many of the other middle schools and high schools in the area, the Main Office and Attendance Office were separate offices in Bui...
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AP Practice Prep: Joli Bartczack focuses on her computer as she completes an AP Language practice test. Bartczack participated in one of several timed exams led by Mrs. Courtney Boos to prepare students for the official AP test. The three-hour exam included multiple-choice questions and essays designed to improve time management and writing skills. “Mrs. Boos gives feedback and that was really helpful knowing what to change,” Bartczack said. “Most students improve their multiple-choice questions each time and make corrections to their essays,” Boos said. Photo by Lily Majors

Practice Makes Passing

May 4, 2026
Practice Makes Passing by Lily Majors Students at Melbourne High School prepared for the AP Lang exam through timed practice tests with Mrs. Courtney Boos. Mrs. Boos had run ...
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Caption 1: Mission to moom:A rocket soars into the atmosphere, leaving a trail of smoke and fire. The Artemis II mission, a monumental step in space exploration, launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 1, carrying a crew of four astronauts on a journey around the Moon. This launch signifies a crucial advancement in humanity's return to lunar exploration and future endeavors to Mars. When she saw the rocket and the images after, Carrie Friday said, “I thought that it was awesome, seeing them go up there and seeing the pictures showed how far humanity has gone.” Photo by Carrie Friday Caption 2: BLAST OFF Standing tall on the launch pad, Artemis II prepares for liftoff as crowds gathered to witness the historic moment. “I believe that space exploration is important for human improvement. I really wanted to be an astronaut when I was younger, and when I saw the rocket it filled a little hole in younger me’s heart,” said Peyton Dodge, 9th grade. Photo by: Carrie Friday

Artemis II Launch Inspires Many and Makes History

May 3, 2026
Artemis II Launch Inspires Many and Makes History by Ereny Elrayis and Brooke Johnson In April 1 2026, NASA successfully launched the Artemis II rocket, marking a big step fo...
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Make a Dish: In French class, students were able to use their creativity to make a french dish, and present to the class. Students put their knowledge of the language and presented in francais. 10th grade student, Kamiyah King chose to make crepes. After all the hardwork, and studying students did, they were able to use their knowledge in a fun activity. King said, “This project was a very engaging way to learn.” This project has allowed students to progress while having fun. They brought what they learned in the classroom, to their kitchen. King said, “After being inspired by everyone’s dish, I now have interesting information I didn’t have before.” Photo by Princess Islam

French Dish

May 2, 2026
French Dish by Princess Islam Here at Melbourne High School, students take the culture experience to another level in French class. Throughout the school year students studying ...
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First Meeting: Freshman Rujula Mogre is sitting with her friends before the HOSA meeting begins in Ms.Todds classroom. The first meeting of the club was held on a Tuesday morning, with the club planning to have meetings on Tuesdays. Historian Addison Trent stated, “This year our first event is that we are making cards for teachers at our school just in time for teacher appreciation week.” The many events including competitions starting next year gave the club members things to look forward to. Photo by: Ayaana Gupta

HOSA Launches a New Chapter

May 1, 2026
HOSA Launches a New Chapter by Ayaana Gupta HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America), also known as HOSA- Future Health Professionals, was a school club where members ca...
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Take A Break: The Junior IB team cheers before starting a game of captuer the flag. IB field day was a way for IB juniors and seniors to celebrate their hard work and take a break. “To be honest all of it was so much fun, but my favorite part was when we were competing to see who could make the best human triangle,” said junior Eva Beasley. Photo by Kyra Chang

Playing The Game

April 30, 2026
Playing The Game by Kyra Chang Every spring, the juniors and seniors from the IB program competed in field day activities. The students got out during 4th period and stayed t...
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Critical sleep. These students Bailey Ballard and Kegan MacDonald at Melbourne high school are doing their homework at school, due to both of them having jobs and being seniors. Student Bailey Ballard said “ They put too much pressure with no help” PHOTO BY: Madison Davis

Opinion Piece: Students' Sleep Schedule

April 30, 2026
Opinion Piece: Students' Sleep Schedule by Madison Davis Do you feel like you get enough sleep at night? Well students at Melbourne Senior High don’t feel like they ar...
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Wring and focused: 9th grader Maddyx Hill completes her essay for ELA class during lunch time. Hills essay is about true love, and she is required to put quotes and lines from Romeo and Juliet to explain what true love really is. “This essay is easy to write for me because I enjoyed the story of Romeo and Juliet,” Hill explained. Photo by: Matthew Trazzera

Students prepare for FAST Writing Over Spring Break

April 29, 2026
Students prepare for FAST Writing Over Spring Break by Matthew Trazzera 9th graders Maddyx Hill and Samayah Severin both used their spring break to get ready for the FAST writin...
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Caption: Senior Spirit Shines: Incoming seniors Baleigh Rohmann and Marina Gast stand with teammates Chloe strong and Destiny Lander outside the school gym as they prepare for varsity cheer tryouts last Thursday afternoon. Rohmann and Gast competed for senior spots on the squad and performed their fight song and tumbling passes in front of judges after weeks of practice. As upperclassmen hopefuls, Rohmann and Gast aimed to set the tone for leadership and consistency throughout the season. “We pushed ourselves at every practice and stayed confident going into tryouts,” Rohmann said. Photo By Chloe Strong

2026 Cheer Tryouts

April 28, 2026
2026 Cheer Tryouts by Chloe Strong Under the bright lights of the gym, anticipation filled the air as students gathered for varsity cheerleading tryouts. Incoming seniors Bal...
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Caption: Typing Away. Ava Brouard types on her laptop during 4th-period Newspaper as she works on developing her deadline. Brouard, a freshman in her first year on the staff, learned how to research, interview, and write alongside her classmates in the Mrs. Reynold’s classroom. She said the class had already become a experience for her, explaining, “This year is my first time ever being in it, but it’s something I’ve always wanted to do.”. Photo by Issy Perez

Newspaper Insights

April 27, 2026
Newspaper Insights by Issy Perez Newspapers had long served as a powerful way to keep communities informed and connected, and the school paper at Mel‑High was no exception....
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Quarter Shift: As Melbourne High School transitions from the third to fourth quarter, students and teachers prepare for a strong finish to the year. Focused on her classwork, junior Lauren Deacon stays watching her screen while surrounded by her notes and materials. “I have grown into my study style over the year and plan to stay more organized and motivated for upcoming exams,” said Deacon, showing how students are sharpening their focus as the final quarter begins. Physics teacher Laura Zamora also reflected on the academic momentum. “I am routinely impressed by their activity especially on projects and their growth in thinking like physicists,” said Zamora, while noting upcoming hands-on challenges like a Rube Goldberg machine and space station designs. Photo by Lily Majors

Fourth Quarter Focus

April 26, 2026
Fourth Quarter Focus by Lily Majors As the third quarter came to an end at Melbourne High School, students and teachers shifted their focus toward finishing the year strong. Th...
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