Chad Kirk and teacher of the year, M.s Hanus pose for a photo after Ms. Hanu learned about her award. “I learn more from them than they do from me.” Photo by Jen Williams.

Teacher of the Year

October 30, 2025
Teacher of the Year by Braelyn Arnella-White Teachers are very important people. Their influence extended beyond their classrooms and lived on through the people they tau...
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School spirit and funny sights in the halls. Senior Kyle McLaren walks through the halls carrying a storage container filled with all of his school supplies, while another student is passing by participating too. Students got to show off their creativity and school spirit with unique and funny ideas. Photo credits: Paige Allen

Students Get Creative for “Anything But a Cup/Backpack Day"

October 29, 2025
Students Get Creative for “Anything But a Cup/Backpack Day" by Paige Allen Students at Mel high showed their creativity during spirit week. Students were challenged to bring their...
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Guidance Makes A Difference: Guiding student goals, new guidance member Tammie Christie joins the school this year to support students in reaching their potential. She worked to guide students not just academically, but personally as well. With 35 years of experience in education, she emphasized the importance of making thoughtful and responsible choices. “Make healthy choices, think about consequences, make good decisions, think and discuss with positive role models,” Ms Christie said. Photo by NeAsia Taylor

New Guidance, New Goals

October 28, 2025
New Guidance, New Goals by Ne'Asia Taylor-Torres A new member has started in the guidance office: Ms.Tammie Christie. From the start she focused on helping students plan, grow, a...
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PSAT Preparation: Junior Alma Molander stays focused as she works on her laptop, reflecting the dedication she brings to her studies. In preparation for the PSAT, Alma took the initiative to boost her knowledge outside the classroom. “I watched videos on YouTube to prepare,” Molander said, highlighting her proactive approach to learning. This effort helped her feel more confident and ready when it came time for the test, showing the importance of using resources to enhance understanding. Photo By Chloe Strong

Reflecting on PSAT

October 27, 2025
Reflecting on PSAT by Chloe Strong Junior Alma Molander recently took the PSAT, a key standardized test for high school students preparing for college. While she gave her best eff...
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Caption: Marvell Cunningham, steps onto the field representing Melbourne Highs varsity football team, showing determination and school pride as the season unfolds. A standout athlete since freshman year , Cunningham now takes on greater challenges and leadership responsibilities. Balancing academics and athletics, he strives to inspire younger players to push their limits . “It feels amazing to play varsity for Mel High, “Cunningham said .

Varsity Football Recap

October 24, 2025
Varsity Football Recap by Aubrianna Pressley Marvell Cunningham, a sophomore, is a standout athlete at Melbourne high School. Recently, he earned his spot on the varsity footbal...
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Students explore the building blocks of life.: Mrs. Lia Todd, a new teacher at Melbourne High School helps her students with biology flash cards with great passion in her 4th period class. She started the activity with her students to help them understand the topic of cells more, and help them prepare for upcoming tests. Todd believes that biology should be something that all students should know. “I believe that biology helps us take care of ourselves,” she said. Photo by: Matthew Trazzera

Mrs. Lia Hanus's First Year

October 23, 2025
Ms. Hanus's First Year by Matthew Trazzera Mrs. Lia Hanus is a first-year biology teacher at Melbourne High School, where she teaches IB Biology and MYP. After studying marine b...
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Caption: Attendance Office Star: Ms. Granholm Shines. Ms. Granholm plays a vital role in keeping Melbourne High’s front office running smoothly. Her friendly attitude and calm presence make her a trusted and familiar face to students, staff, and families alike. Every day, she manages countless behind-the-scenes tasks that keep our school organized and on track. No matter how busy things get, she approaches every situation with patience, professionalism, and a smile. Her positive energy helps create a welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors. We’re so proud to recognize her hard work, dedication, and the warmth she brings to our school community. When asked about receiving this recognition, Ms. Granholm shared, “I was totally surprised. I felt really honored and excited.” Photo by Jen Williams

Employee of the Year - Kristie Granholm by Samiyah Evans

October 22, 2025
Employee of the Year - Kristie Granholm by Samiyah Evans This month, Melbourne High School proudly recognized Ms. Kristie Granholm as our Employee of the Year. From the moment t...
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Nursing In Training: Senior Maddie McGrath from the PCA program practiced carefully emptying a patient’s urinary drainage bag into a measuring container in the hospital lab. Wearing gloves and using proper technique, she learned how to measure and record output accurately. This hands-on training helped prepare students for real-world healthcare situations. The activity took place in the nursing lab, which was designed to simulate a hospital environment. McGrath said, “Some key features and benefits of the nursing program included hands-on patient/clinical experience.” Through experiences like this, students gained the confidence and skills needed to care for future patients. Photo by Renna Petrides

Future Caregivers in Training

October 22, 2025
Future Caregivers in Training by Chloe Strong The nursing program was designed to give students both knowledge and experience that prepared them for a successful career in he...
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Tyquez Harris stands on the field during a JV matchup, focused under the bright Thursday night lights as his team battles for a win. Behind the action, hours of practices and preparation have led him to this moment. Clearly, his determination and consistency are key to his performance on the field. Determination keeps him pushing forward, even when the season demands long practices and late nights. Harris says, “It takes a lot of determination and fails to get to this point, never give up on something you love.” Questions remain about how far the team will go this season, but Harris’s drive is already leaving its mark. Photo by Anabella Mulligan

How The JV Season Went Down; An Inside View

October 21, 2025
How The JV Season Went Down; An Inside View by Anabella Mulligan Thursday night games bring excitement, bright lights, cheering crowds, and big plays, but what fans don't...
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LINKED TOGETHER: While at Melbourne High School’s chorus Rehearsathon on Saturday the 27th, chorus students passed a ball of yarn with a compliment to go along with it to each other. This was to create a bond of friendship between the students in chorus, and to help everyone be a bit more comfortable around each other. Mrs. Taylor said “I want to be able to to make music every day and connect with people” Pictured is Mrs. Natalie Taylor, the director of chorus and the Rehearsathon. Photo by: Brooke Johnson

Mel High Chorus Comes Together for Rehearsathon by Brooke Johnson

October 19, 2025
On Saturday, September 27, Melbourne High School’s chorus had a special practice where every level of chorus got together in one place. It was the first time all the groups practi...
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Melbourne High Welcomes A New Teacher by Miyah Evans

Melbourne High Welcomes A New Teacher by Miyah Evans

October 18, 2025
A new face has arrived in the Social Studies department at Melbourne High, and she's already making new waves. Ms. Terry the school's new government teacher has arrived with a fre...
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Been There, Dug That: Vivian Atchison, a junior at Melbourne High School, shows her experience and composure during varsity volleyball game. With five years of dedication to the sport, she positioned herself with focus and readiness, prepared to handle the next serve. Her presence on the court reflected both her skill and leadership, qualities that have made her a reliable member of the team. Atchison said her advice to jv players is”try your hardest and everything is possible”.Her words and example continue to inspire young athletes who looked up to her both on and off the court. Photo By Hunter Paige

Anticipating the Play

October 17, 2025
Anticipating the Play by Hunter Paige The Melbourne High School varsity Volleyball team get another win on their record, Vivian Atchison, a junior, played a key role on the va...
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Morgan Ostroff smiles for a photo for newspaper. “I’ve always cherished and loved yearbook and it’s something I’d like to continue in the future.” Photo by Braelyn Arenella-White

New Student in Yearbook

October 16, 2025
New Student in Yearbook by Braelyn Arnella-White Morgan Ostroff is a new student at Melbourne High School. She transferred here from Satellite High School where she has been doi...
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Issy Perez is running for Homecoming 9th Grade Princess and is putting up posters in the school hallway to promote her campaign. She is running against three other girls. Perez said, "If I don't win, I hope Quinn Stigall does." photo by Ereny Elrayis

Running for Royalty

October 16, 2025
Running for Royalty by Ereny Elrayis Issy Perez ran for 9th Grade Homecoming Princess with a strong message of unity and school spirit. Throughout the campaign, she worked ha...
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MONEY MANAGED: An informational Personal Finance class taught by Mr. Thomas, here at Melbourne High. With a passion for passing down knowledge, Mr. Thomas has spread useful information to all of his students. In class students learn all the ways that they incorporate Personal Finance into their everyday lives, and important topics that they will take with them in the real world. This class helps prepare students for the future, it even helps them think about all the possibilities. Personal Finance is important because it teaches students about Financial security, ways to build wealth, and avoid debt, as well as other important topics.  Mr. Thomas said “I think knowing where money goes says a lot about where we are going.” Personal Finance is helpful because, “Not only with jobs that are financed based, it’ll help with college expenses. There are countless ways that it can help in the real world. Ideally, students should learn how to be mindful when making money decisions.” 

Purpose of Personal Finance

October 14, 2025
Purpose of Personal Finance by Princess Islam Here at Melbourne High, Personal Finance is not just a regular class; It is a form of informational opportunity. An important c...
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Shaping minds and Sharing the Love of Music. In the band room at Melbourne High School, Andrew Cannella guides students through rehearsals, fostering teamwork and love for music. Band director Andrew Cannella works with students during class in the band room. He leads all grades ranges from freshman, sophomore, junior, and seniors, along with the other band director at Melbourne High School and focuses on building teamwork and musicianship. Canella enjoys seeing students improve each day.Canella said “I love when kids show they appreciate the process and keep working hard.” he said. Photo By: Paige Allen

New Band Teacher brings Passion to Music Students

October 14, 2025
New Band Teacher brings Passion to Music Students by Paige Allen Andrew Canella, the new band teacher at Melbourne High School brought four years of teaching experience and ...
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On the Line: With much dedication and perseverance, JV coaches gives the Melbourne School JV players a pep talk before they go into the game. Melbourne High School has had an undefeated season ending with 6-0. With two extended lightning delay, Melbourne JV conquered many touchdown and sacks against Heritage. “Our game was energetic and excited” McClain said. Photo by Kinley Caradinal

JV Football's Final Touchdown

October 13, 2025
JV Football's Final Touchdown by Jayda Blanc Melbourne High JV Football Team makes history this year with an undefeated season, dominating the field from the first kickoff to...
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TEACHING TALENT:Ms. Irene Lopez moved around the classroom and actively helped her students understand during her 6th period class. The students had learned about alternate and interior angles in geometry last Thursday, October 2nd. During 6th period, Ms. Lopez used her iPad, connected to the Promethean Board, to walk through the questions the class had missed. She explained how to solve them and called on students to participate. Her teaching style was captured to a T: “A modern approach—technology-oriented, but also showing the work,” stated Ms. Lopez in her interview that morning. Photo by Issy Perez.

Mel-High Gets a New Teacher: Ms. Lopez

October 12, 2025
Mel-High Gets a New Teacher: Ms. Lopez by Issy Perez Melbourne High School welcomed Ms. Irene Lopez as its new Geometry teacher for the 2025–2026 academic year. She brought e...
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Another Chapter: Mrs. Carrie Friday celebrates her birthday with students and staff at Melbourne High School. She’s been part of the school for three years and has worked hard to make the library feel welcoming, adding sofas, painting the walls, and filling it with more books. She shared a fun fact that she can actually write with her toes, and reminded students to check out Sora, the online library with way more books than the shelves hold. Thinking about her special day, Mrs. Friday said, “It is better to spend my birthday here at school than to spend it at Disney World.” Photo by Lily Majors

Mrs. Friday Turns Another Page

October 11, 2025
Mrs. Friday Turns Another Page by Lily Majors Mrs. Carrie Friday, the librarian at Melbourne High School, celebrated her birthday this week surrounded by students and staff. ...
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IN THE CLASSROOM: Ms. Ivyanna Rosa teaches the forensics and anatomy and physiology classes this school year in building 10. Ms. Rosa joined the Mel High staff this year. In class, students learned about the subject through PowerPoints and Ms. Rosa explaining. She wanted to remind the students to “believe in yourself and don't let anyone make you feel like your goals are unattainable.” Photo by Ayaana Gupta

A New Face in Science

October 10, 2025
A New Face in Science by Ayaana Gupta Students and staff welcomed Ms. Ivyanna Rosa as the New Forensic Science and Anatomy and Physiology teacher this year. She brought a st...
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