Day: January 31, 2023

District News, High School News, News

Policy 109.2 update: Over 100 books pulled for review

By Zorian Edwards, Multimedia & Features Editor and Ezra McClymonds, contributing writer A list of books pulled for review was shared with The Panther Press staff by a parent in the PENNCREST School District. It includes, ‘The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian’ by Sherman Alexie, ‘Captain Underpants (series)’ by Dav Pilkey, ‘The Bluest Eye’ by Toni Morrison, ‘The Kite Runner’ by Khaled … Continue reading Policy 109.2 update: Over 100 books pulled for review

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Art club working on first school project

By Alaina Merchant and Kaitlyn Brookshire, staff writers This year art teacher Angela Granat started the Art Club, which meets every other Tuesday after school. So far, there are eight members who attend regularly. “We may have a small number of members, but we have a great time,” president Hazel Peel said.  “I started an art club to give students an opportunity to be in … Continue reading Art club working on first school project

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Safety sensors making a difference

By Porter Brooks, news editor This school year, all PENNCREST schools installed vape detectors in bathrooms and locker rooms to monitor areas where surveillance cameras cannot be installed.  According to the website, HALO detects carbon dioxide (CO2), particulate concentrations, humidity, volatile organic compounds (VOC), and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in the air. This multi-sensor is capable of vape detection, smoke detection, THC detection, and sound detection … Continue reading Safety sensors making a difference

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