• No School - Spring Break - Mar.14 - Mar.18
  • No School - Spring Vacation Day - April 15
  • HS Theatre Spring Show - April 8-9
  • End of 3rd Quarter - Mar. 31
  • HS One Act Plays- April 13 at 7pm
  • No School - Prof. Development Day - April 25
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President Donald Trump will speak at The Sheffer Corporation next Monday. The focus of his visit will be the impact of the GOP tax plan. Security and road blocks will impact the school day; details will be released soon. Photo courtesy of Tribune Services.

[Photo] President Donald Trump to visit Blue Ash

February 2, 2018
Activity resumes in uptown Charlotte Friday as curfew ends following fatal police shooting

[Photo] Controversial racial issue persists in Mason

February 1, 2018
WATCH ME. Oprah Winfrey won the Cecil B. DeMille Award celebrating lifetime achievement, the first African American woman to do so. “So I want all the girls watching here, now, to know that a new day is on the horizon! And when that new day finally dawns, it will be because of a lot of magnificent women, many of whom are right here in this room tonight, and some pretty phenomenal men, fighting hard to make sure that they become the leaders who take us to the time when nobody ever has to say ‘Me too’ again,” Winfrey said in her acceptance speech, according to CNN. Photo courtesy of Tribune News Services.

[Photo] Actors push for reform

January 11, 2018
The Healthcare.gov website is shown on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016. (Richard B. Levine/Sipa USA/TNS)

[Photo] Just how will the end of Obamacare subsidies impact you?

October 20, 2017
Flooding is extensive in Houston, with more to come

[Photo] Catastrophe strikes

August 28, 2017
Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson, and Janelle Monae, the stars of Hidden Figures, pose with their awards. The actresses were backstage the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. Spencer (left) played Dorothy Vaughan in the award- winning movie.

[Photo] Dorothy Vaughan

February 24, 2017
Adding controlled fire to the shape helps remove rough spots as the piece is well along the way to its final shape. (Alan Berner/The Seattle Times/TNS)

[Photo] Rain drop, blood drop

February 16, 2017
Mary Jackson, played by Janelle Monae, left, Katherine Johnson, played by Taraji P. Henson, and Dorothy Vaughan, played by Octavia Spencer. The women are stars of the new movieHidden Figures. These women were trailblazers for women working in NASA.

[Photo] Mary Jackson

February 23, 2017
Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks on the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Wednesday, July 27, 2016. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

[Photo] Jesse Jackson

February 14, 2017
Gold medalist Simone Biles following the Womens Floor Exercise final at the Rio Olympic Arena on the eleventh day of the Rio Olympics Games on Tuesday August 16, 2016 in Brazil. (David Davies/Abaca Press/TNS)

[Photo] Simone Biles

February 13, 2017
GOODBYES. Obama gives her final speech as first lady on Jan. 6, 2017 to a group of school counselors as a part of her Reaching Higher Initiative program. Throughout her eight years in the white house, she has worked to empower and encourage young people to improve the world. This speech was no different, with her reminding them that the country is theirs and with hard work and a good education they can do anything.

[Photo] Michelle Obama

February 8, 2017
SCAT. In Louis’ golden years, he preformed globally. He had multiple performances a night that were high energy and included bits of fast paced sounds called skit scatting. Other performers tried to outperform Louis and often ended up splitting their lips. On occasion, Louis found himself with a split lip as well. “In England on the stage, my lip split, blood all down in my tuxedo shirt, nobody knew it.” Louis Armstrong.

[Photo] Louis Armstrong

February 7, 2017
The Black Lives Matter Movement is often connected to the work of Malcolm X. Although he was killed decades before this movement began, his ideology encouraging blacks to defend themselves against white oppression in some ways resemble the BLM mission. He left a significant legacy in the African- American community, calling for empowerment and civil rights.

[Photo] Malcolm X

February 6, 2017
Florida International Universitys Matthew DeGannaro holds his arm in a test to watch the mosquitos atrraction to the human scent in his research to help combat the Zika virus that is transmitted by the mosquito, on February 10, 2016, in Miami. (Charles Trainor Jr./Miami Herald/TNS)

[Photo] Early spring or six more weeks of winter?

February 2, 2017
Viola Davis poses backstage the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Davis won for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for her role in Fences. The role has also won her a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination.

[Photo] Viola Davis

February 1, 2017
“Hamilton” is the show-stopping Broadway musical about ten-dollar Founding-Father Alexander Hamilton. Lin Manuel Miranda created the show that has won 11 Tony’s, one short from the record. The show was inspired by Ron Chernow’s biography of Hamilton. Miranda wanted to create a powerful statement with his musical by casting minorites. In recent news, a “Hamilton” mixtape is coming out, including artists such as Chance The Rapper, Sia, Kelly Clarskon and many more. Photo courtesy of MCT

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November 7, 2016
The first female nominee for a significant political party shines a spotlight on the issues of women. The policies that further gender equality and pinpoint issues that affect women are crucial to keep the momentum for women’s issues going. Hillarys slogan is stronger together. Photo courtesy: MCT

[Photo] Year of Female Voter:

November 7, 2016
Most teens now have smart phones. Kids can be rude in several different ways and one of the ways is social media. Being rude on social media can tell us a lot of things like, cyber bullying and someone making you do something you do not want to do. Photo courtesy of MCT.

[Photo] Why are some people so rude?

November 3, 2016
Backup quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers Colin Kaepernick and teammate safety Eric Reid are kneeling during the national anthem on Mon., Sep. 12. This is Kaepernick’s third game of not standing during the anthem, the previous two being during the preseason. His actions has spread throughout the week, while other teams are standing united.

[Photo] Standing for respect

September 20, 2016
Donald Trump supporters staged a rally on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 across the street from the Baltimore Convention Center, where Trump addressed a gathering at the National Guard Association of the United States conference. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun/TNS)

[Photo] Politics of fear

September 19, 2016
The Galaxy S7 Active has extra long battery life and is resistant to dust, water and drops. It has has the same speedy performance, expandable storage and excellent camera quality as the original S7. (MCT/TNS)

[Photo] Galaxy Note 7 battery explodes in hands of six-year-old

September 16, 2016
From left, a club wrap with french fries, churros and a Cali Alfredo pizza are among new menu items at Chuck E Cheese on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 in Irving, Texas. (Ashley Landis/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

[Photo] France outlaws food waste in supermarkets

May 5, 2016
Clinton and Trump currently hold the top runner positions in the election for presidency based off of the recent primary and caucus. Clinton is a professional politician, while Trump is a well known businessman. Photo credits of MCT Campus.

[Photo] What polls really represent

February 21, 2016
Denver Broncos starting quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter of Super Bowl 50 at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. The Broncos won, 24-10. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

[Photo] Athletes proving bad role models

March 3, 2016
The World Health Organization has reported an increase in Guillain-Barre syndrome cases in Zika outbreak areas, including Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Suriname and Venezuela. (Photo courtesy Fotolia/TNS)

[Photo] Health officials predict Zika virus will not affect 2016 Olympics

February 25, 2016
Two Dozen Red Roses with Red Vase and Chocolates, $86.99, 1800flowers.com (1800flowers.com)

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Actor John Krasinski and Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs announce Best Actor at the announcement of the 88th Academy Awards nominations during a live news conference on Jan. 14, 2016 at the Academys Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Al Seib/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

[Photo] Super bowl ads entertain more than game

February 10, 2016
The Quantum of the Seas' cruise ship's most prominent innovation is the North Star -- a sort of observation deck on a crane that rises into the sky and swings out to offer bird's-eye views of the ship and sea below. (Christopher Reynolds/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

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Now happy and healthy, Govi, 11, recently played with his "best friend," his dog, Jeter, on his family's farm in Platte County, Mo. (Tammy Ljungblad/Kansas City Star/TNS)

[Photo] Man’s best friend reduces anxiety levels

January 27, 2016
Jets from the Breitling Jet Team, made up of seven L-39C Albatros aircraft, fly over Gary, Ind., on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, amid practice for the Chicago Air and Water Show. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

[Photo] US Airways takes last flight

October 17, 2015
Sister Alyssa Meis leads a yoga class during a retreat in Tracy, Calif., at the Seeds Of Life Spirituality Center, run by the Verbum Dei Missionary Fraternity, on June 10, 2015. Sister Meis is one of two nuns working with novices and discerners who are entering the religious life, like the small group of nuns living in the convent in Long Beach on the grounds of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. (Mark Boster/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

[Photo] Yoga helps students reduce stress

November 12, 2015
Russia has launched its first pinpoint air strikes against eight Islamic State targets on Sept. 30, 2015 in Syria. Attack jets have hit arms depots, combat vehicles, command and communication centres. All the targets were struck. In the mountainous area, ISIS command point and operations centre were completely destroyed. Video screen grab. (TASS/Zuma Press/TNS)

[Photo] A few good sophomores

November 4, 2015
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on the debate stage at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, Calif., on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

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Map of counties with reported E. coli cases in Oregon and Washington. Tribune News Service

[Photo] Chipotle closes restuarants after E.Coli discoveries

November 10, 2015
Pakistani people transfer an injured man to a hospital after a severe earthquake on Oct. 26, 2015 in northwest Pakistan's Peshawar. At least 100 people were killed and over 400 others injured when an earthquake measuring 8.1 at Richter Scale hit Pakistan on Monday, local media and met office said. (Ahmad Sidique/Xinhua/Zuma Press/TNS)

[Photo] Earthquake trembles Afghanistan, Pakistan, Northern India

October 28, 2015
The album cover for Adeles 25. (Photo courtesy Amazon)

[Photo] ‘Hello’ sparking obsession

December 8, 2015
Graphic show opinions of Republicans after the 4th GOP debate

[Photo] Candidates debate for debate control

December 9, 2015
Steve Blizzard, left, and Tony Thompson of Aerial MOB carry away their drone used to film a scene on the set of Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders on Sept. 9, 2015 in Santa Clarita, Calif. The eight-rotor model is capable of carrying a 22 lb. camera and flying at 40 mph. The company, with offices in Los Angeles, San Diego and Vancouver, provides unmanned aerial cinematography services. (Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

[Photo] Building airport for drones in Texas

December 7, 2015
AgeneBio and Johns Hopkins University will begin a Phase 3 trial for the Alzheimer's drug AGB101 as early as 2016. (Photo courtesy Fotolia/TNS)

[Photo] Author continues to write in debut series

October 30, 2015
Kim Davis, embraced by her lawyer, Mat Staver, appears before the media with Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, left, outside the Carter County Detention Center in Grayson, Ky., on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. (Pablo Alcala/Lexington Herald-Leader/TNS)

[Photo] Religion vs. rights: Kentucky clerk refuses gay marriage licences

September 21, 2015
A parachutist brings a large American flag into the infield area at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 24, 2015, prior to the running of the Coca-Cola 600. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/TNS)

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Paul Walker died during roduction of the seventh movie. The production then stopped for a couple months while the cast dealt with the loss. The production then used Walkers brother to help recreate him in the remaining scenes. PC: MCT Photo

[Photo] Furious 7 makes box office history

April 8, 2015
Photo by: MCT Photo

[Photo] Quick and Easy Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo

April 2, 2015
Mohammed Emwazi, a Kuwaiti-born man from London, has reportedly been identified as the masked man behind videos of ISIS beheadings. Hes shown in this still from an ISIS video from September 14, 2014. (Ropi/Zuma Press/TNS)

[Photo] ISIS in our midst

April 28, 2015
(Courtesy of MCT campus) The second time Cuban President Raul Castro (center left) and President Obama (center right) have shaken hands during the Summit meeting. It is said that the meeting was very cordial and warm between the two, Castro even defending President Obama in certain arguments directed at him. Both Presidents seem willing to open embassies and strengthen ties.

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Photo courtesy: MCT

[Photo] Wendy Kopp

April 21, 2015
“Cinderella” came out on March 13. Lily James plays Cinderella, she is best known for her role on “Downton Abbey.” She was also hit with controversy over her “tiny waist” with people saying it was un-proportional. Photo Courtesy: MCT Campus

[Photo] New ‘Cinderella’ movie dances around sexism controversy

April 17, 2015
ISIS spreads terror with its beheading videos. Recently, Boko Haram has followed that example, releasing a beheading video of its own. This is one of the few ways Boko Haram has taken after ISIS, including increased propaganda and technological proficiency. Photo courtesy of MCT.

[Photo] Terror organizations unite: Nigerian terrorist group joins ISIS

March 14, 2015
The Mint app is the he worlds first portable Breath Quality and Hydration level detection product. It tells you whether you need a mint or not. Not only does it tell you the quality of your breath but also how hydrated you are. Photo courtesy of MCT Photo.

[Photo] Applications amaze

March 5, 2015
The road conditions in some part of the tri-state where in absolute terrible condition at the beginning of the week. Constant snowfall made it impossible for road crews to clear the roads to make them safe. After dealing with the snow crews had to contend with the ice that formed under the snow. Photo courtesy of MCT Campus

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These images are from the dash-cam of a passing car. The video shows the plane roll and lose altitude, then fall into the river. The plane was flying out of an airport in Taipei, Taiwan. Photo courtesy of MCT Photo.

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Kentucky’s starting five is one of the most talented in the country, but what makes them special is that they have a second starting five. A platoon system, as Coach John Calipari calls it, is when you have two groups of five that rotate in and out of the game. Kentucky has two units of five that can beat anyone’s best five. PC: MCT Photo

[Photo] College Hoops Power Rankings

December 9, 2014
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