Caption: Choosing the Future Reviewing course options for next year, freshmen select electives before the March 10-12 deadline. Ninth graders Maddy Hill and Joshua Campbell looked through classes and spoke with guidance counselors while planning their schedules. “Electives help me decide what I might want to do in the future,” Hill said. Photo by Ava Brouard

Elective Picking

April 6, 2026
Reviewing course options on their laptops, freshmen begin selecting electives for the upcoming school year before the March 10-12th deadline. The process allows students to explor...
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Caption: One Team, One Goal Finn LoDuca takes the field as Melbourne prepares to face Eau Gallie High School. LoDuca, a sophomore at Melbourne High School who had played baseball for 11 years, said his favorite part of the sport had been “being with all the guys on the team and bonding together as brothers,” adding that “we all cooperate well and work together under pressure.”When asked about the Bulldogs’ chances, LoDuca said, “If it’s God’s will, but 100%,” as Melbourne looked to turn preparation and confidence into a strong showing on game day. Photo by Lily Majors

Faith and Fastballs

March 31, 2026
Faith and Fastballs by Lily Majors With a matchup against Eau Gallie High School approaching, the Melbourne High School junior varsity baseball team focused on preparation. S...
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Keeping the Class Alive: Sophomore Juliette Contreras looks through Melbourne High’s course offerings to plan her junior year schedule. “For specialty programs, if the teacher left, the program may die or feel different, especially if a teacher has been teaching it for a while,” said Contreras. In previous years, courses such as TV Production and Fashion were offered, but as student interests and staffing needs fluctuated, these programs were absorbed into existing classes, or removed from course offerings. Photo by Kyle McLaren

Welcome to the Team

March 30, 2026
Welcome to the Team by Kyle McLaren With a large staff and teacher presence on campus, there were occasionally opportunities for people to apply for a teaching role. Teachers co...
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Juliette Stricklan is a 9th grader at Melbourne High School  is working on a practice test to help her study for the test that was on February 20, 2026, about hereditary genetics. “We took the test on hereditary genetics because our unit was over, and we take a test every time we finish the unit," she said. photo by Ereny Elrayis  

Decoding Life

March 25, 2026
Decoding Life by Ereny Elrayis Juliette Stricklan, a 9th grader at Melbourne High School, studies in her 4th-period class while working on a practice test about hereditary ...
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Caption: Preparing For The AP Exam: Belen Castillo and Lucie Frank study for the AP Language and Composition exam during class as they review essays and practice prompts. Castillo and Frank, both juniors, prepared for the full-length practice test earlier this semester to strengthen their understanding of pacing and question types. Before taking the three-hour simulation, they reviewed rhetorical strategies and practiced timed writing to improve their analysis skills. “It’s a lot to get done in a short amount of time,” Castillo said. Frank said the preparation helped her feel more confident, adding, “It’s meant to help us get used to the timing and format of the real exam.” 

Belen Castillo and Lucie Frank Discuss about practice AP Lang Exam

March 24, 2026
Belen Castillo and Lucie Frank Discuss about practice AP Lang Exam by Chloe Strong Students in AP Language and Composition spent three hours simulating the pressure of the real ...
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Captions: The Right Chord. Mr. Weston Parker plays his guitar during Guitar Club, practicing alongside students after school. Mr. Parker, who taught English and Theory of Knowledge, sponsored Guitar Club, which met every Thursday in Building 8, Room 801. He shared his passion for music and helped students build confidence and improve their skills. “I was 17 when I first started playing the guitar.” said Mr. Parker. Photo by Aadhya Patel. MELODIES. Mr. Weston Parker practices with the guitar with club members and showcases his skills as the guitar club sponsor. Mr. Parker teaches English and Theory of Knowledge, but he has a strong passion for the guitar and tells many students to try something new. “I love learning and as a teacher I can talk to students and teach them and constantly learn new things”, Mr. Parker said. Photo taken my Aadhya Patel.

Guitar Club Hits The Right Note

March 23, 2026
Guitar Club Hits The Right Note by Melissa Lima Amaro and Aadhya Patel Guitar Club was one of the most impactful yet less known clubs in the school. Students of Guitar C...
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Caption: SAT STUDIES:During class students gain insight from teachers on ways to prepare for SAT testing. 11th grade student Jayla Hopkins has been studying for her upcoming SAT. Taking up these studies ahead of time hasl helped her grow confident in her testing skills. Hopkins said, “Preparing early with my studies for the SAT, has been very helpful.” There are numerous ways to ready yourself for the test. Hopkins said, “Practicing through taking the online sat practice test has been very useful.” Photo by Princess Islam

SAT Prep

March 22, 2026
SAT Prep by Princess Islam Here at Melbourne High, students take SAT prep into their own hands. With SAT testing rolling in, majority of students have found it necessary to p...
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Caption: AP Lang Life: To prepare students for the AP Language Arts and Composition exam in May, teacher Courtney Boos gives students a practice test. It was intended to show students the types of questions and content they would see on the real exam. When asked why she thought the test was important, Boos said, “Timing! This AP Test is a marathon.” Students have also prepared with other methods. “Weekly writing practice and multiple choice questions,” Boos said. Photo by Lily Hock.

AP Lang Practice Test

March 21, 2026
AP Lang Practice Test by Lily Hock Practice makes perfect! AP Language Arts students took an AP style practice test to prepare for the real exam in May. It was meant to s...
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Caption: Practice Makes Perfect: The Intermezzo Orchestra runs their Pre MPA on stage the week before the real performance. This was a trial for the students to see what to improve on and what was worked on enough. Rudhi Jindal, a viola player, states, “Pre MPA definitely showed us what we needed to work on and just gave us a preview of how it's gonna be like on MPA. It was also interesting to hear other orchestras.” Photo by Mr. Paul Jackson

Orchestra Prepares for MPA’s

March 20, 2026
Orchestra Prepares for MPA’s by Ayaana Gupta Mel High’s orchestra students have had a busy week as they prepare for MPA coming up. Sophomore Rudhi Jindal explained the impo...
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Captions: Teaching In TV Production: John Angove, the teacher and head of TV Production, guides and instructs his students on the next steps of and in the class. TV Production was “...one of the harder classes”, said Mr. Angove. So while there was lots of creativity and personal touches in the class, guidance and some amount of lecturing was still required. TV Production worked every day to bring us our morning announcements and we can thank Mr. Angove for directing it. Photo By: Tyler Ferreira Alves Hill Perfectly Prepared for Presentation: Bryson Anderson getting ready to read out the morning announcements in Mr. Angove’s recording room. With the task of recorded morning announcements divided between various groups of typically 11th graders, those groups had to break down further when assigned the roles of camera management, one who read the announcements, and an editor. “I want to do something whether it’s being a photographer, working with marketing with possibly a social media influencer—so doing marketing, or professional videos like ads. This class is just great for that.” said St. Fort. Photo by Tyler Ferreira Alves Hill.

Lights , Camera, Action In Mr. Angove’s Class

March 19, 2026
Lights , Camera, Action In Mr. Angove’s Class by Aiden Kehayias and Tyler Ferreira Alves Hill TV Production at Melbourne High School can feel a lot of pressure. They not only ha...
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Caption: Two Sides of Studying: Preparing for a test looks different depending on whether you are teaching it or taking it. By interviewing world history teacher Jennifer Griffith and ninth-grade student Kendyll Allison, two perspectives on test preparation came to light. Ms. Griffith explained that students need to understand key units like “absolute monarchs, the Age of Exploration, and the Age of Enlightenment,” while Allison shared how she studies both of those topics. Both emphasized the importance of understanding the material, not just mesmerizing it Their insights show how classroom strategies and student habits work together to support success on exams. Photo by: Ava Brouard

Two Sides of Studying

March 18, 2026
Two Sides of Studying by Ava Brouard World history teacher Jennifer Griffith shared how she prepares her students for tests by making learning interactive and engaging. Wi...
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TIMEOUT FOR SUCCESS: With much energy and dedication, Coach Maira Thompson gives the Melbourne High School Varsity Flag Football Team a prep talk before they go into the game. Melbourne High School Varsity Flag Football Team has a record of 3-1. With much teamwork and perseverance, Melbourne High School conquered a win with many touchdowns and passes against West Shore. “Our game was energetic and so much fun to play alongside with the girls” said Bellflower. Photo by: Enzo Captures Photo by Enzo Widjaja

JV Flag Football Game

March 17, 2026
JV Flag Football Game by Jayda Blanc Melbourne High School Girls JV Flag Football team competed in a Friday night game against West Shore Jr/Sr High School. This match show...
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Creative thinking: Aliana Alvarado completes a “Mad Libs” creative writing assignment during Creative Writing class this week in Ms. Anderson’s classroom as part of a lesson designed to help students strengthen their vocabulary, creativity, and understanding of sentence structure while building original stories. “It’s fun because you get to be creative and make silly sentences,” Alvarado said. Photo by Paige Allen Focused and determined: Student Nylah Nabors participates in a “MADLIBS” writing and interactive activity during creative writing. Students enrolled in her class seem to enjoy her fun and unique assignments. “Having a teacher that switches things up every now and than is fun” Nabors said. Photo by: Matthew Trazzera

A look into Creative Valentines Cards

March 16, 2026
A Look into Creative Valentines Cards by Paige Allen and Matthew Trazzera Students in Creative Writing with Ms. Anderson recently took part in a Valentine’s Day project that allo...
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Summer enrichment

Summer Enrichment Camp Registration Opens 4/25

March 16, 2026
Please view the link below for parent information regarding summer enrichment camps. https://sites.google.com/share.brevardschools.org/bpssummerenrichment2026/general-info All ...
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Chasing improvement: Track athletes do morning practices each morning as they work on speed and endurance, And technique in preparation for upcoming track meets. The practices take place at 6:00 am Monday through Friday and it includes warmups, running drills and conditioning exercises led by coaches. Athletes focus on pacing themselves and staying motivated as they move through each workout. Marvell Cunningham says, “The drills push me to become a better player. “ While Jenna Antaki shares, “Practice helps me see what I need to improve." Photo by Aubrianna Presley

Track Warmups Inside & Outside

March 14, 2026
Track Warmups Inside & Outside by Aubrianna Presley Track athletes participate in daily practices each day at 6:00 am every morning before school hours, as they continued prepar...
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Diligently Doing Work for Digital Design: Ms. Liscum Maddox works hard on her computer during her period 3 class. Ms. Maddox had plenty of returning students from Digital Design 1 who entered Digital Design 2 and had begun teaching them programs such as Adobe Express and Adobe Acrobat Pro, alongside various fun projects unrelated to the programs. “Seeing students actually get their certifications is huge. It’s exciting for me—It’s exciting for the students, and it shows them that their hard work really does pay off. I love it.” said Ms. Maddox. Photo by Tyler Ferreira Alves Hill.

Logging Into: Digital Design

March 12, 2026
Logging Into: Digital Design by Tyler Ferreira Alves Hill CTE courses have had a broad range, but how exactly broad has it gotten? From construction classes, cyber securit...
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Madame Courtois stands at the front of the classroom, pointing to a diagram on the board as students follow along during French class. Sophomore Kamryn Travers shares her appreciation, saying, “I think that Madame is the best teacher I have ever had.” Photo by: Brooke Johnson

Why You Should Take French Next Year

March 11, 2026
Why You Should Take French Next Year by Brooke Johnson Students at Melbourne High School explored a new language this year through the school’s French program. Tenth graders...
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Planning Ahead: Olivia Eagle, a sophomore, completes her junior-year course selection sheet during lunch in the high school cafeteria. As students prepared for next year’s schedules this week, Eagle carefully reviewed her options before submitting her selections. “I wanted to challenge myself, but also make sure I could handle the workload,” she said. Eagle explained that she had started thinking about her schedule after counselors discussed graduation requirements and said she wanted to balance advanced classes with her personal interests. Photo By Chloe Strong

Course Selection For Upcoming Junior Year

March 10, 2026
Course Selection For Upcoming Junior Year by Chloe Strong As course selection for next school year began this spring, sophomores Marina Gast and Olivia Eagle finalized their...
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Scrimmage Insights: Melbourne High School's lacrosse team opens its season with a scrimmage on February 3rd at Tom McIntyre Stadium. The team showcased strong energy and teamwork, with Carson Turner, a 10th-grade righty attack, standing out. Assistant Coach Josh Buzzard highlighted the players’ competitive spirit, saying, “The energy was strong, and the guys were competitive and cooperative throughout the scrimmage.” While the team showed great effort, Buzzard pointed out areas to continue refining, particularly in face-offs, full-field transitions, and substitutions, as the team built momentum for the season ahead. Turner shared his focus moving forward, stating, “My main goal is to be a better feeder and help my teammates score, not just look for my own shot.” Photos by: Hunter Paige

High Energy in Season Opener

March 9, 2026
High Energy in Season Opener by Hunter Paige Melbourne High School’s lacrosse team opened its season with its first scrimmage on February 3rd at Tom McIntyre Stadium, giving...
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ONE STEP CLOSER. Team Voltage cleans trash in Paradise Beach on February 8th. The Melbourne High School robotics team made many efforts to volunteer around our Melbourne community and the beach clean up was just one of the steps they took to help decrease pollution.”I love that our team is making an effort to help with pollution”, Kaya Kerins a new member of the robotics team said. Photo taken by Daniella Fassman.

Beach Clean-up

March 5, 2026
Beach Clean-up by Melissa Lima Amaro In the United States billions of pounds of trash enters the ocean each year while globally 11 million metric tons end up in the ocean. Tea...
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