Talent on Display: Two high school lacrosse players, Noah Schuster and Justin Hartley, compete for spots on the Melbourne High School lacrosse team during tryouts on January 19th at Tom McIntyre Stadium. Schuster, a 9th-grade attacker, and Hartley, an 11th-grade defensive middie, demonstrate their skills in conditioning drills, stick work, and scrimmages as coaches assess their athleticism and effort. Both players, aimed to make the team for the upcoming season, they pushed their limits, while supporting each other in an intense yet encouraging atmosphere. "The goal is to make the team, but more importantly, to be part of a group that motivates each other to be better every day," says Schuster. Photos by Hunter Paige

Schuster and Hartley Lead the Charge at Melbourne High’s Lacrosse Tryouts

February 10, 2026
Schuster and Hartley Lead the Charge at Melbourne High’s Lacrosse Tryouts by Hunter Paige Lacrosse players participated in tryouts for the Melbourne High School lacrosse team on...
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Visualizing the Planets: Students work on a scaled solar system poster during physics class to visualize planetary distances and sizes. The project was assigned to help students better understand how far apart the planets are and how difficult it is to accurately represent both size and distance on one model. Students converted real distances from miles into centimeters and illustrated each planet while adding creative details to reflect their personalities. “Perfectly measuring how far the planets were apart and their diameter was tedious,” said sophomore Joli Bartczack, noting that Pluto’s distance had to be adjusted to fit on the page. Physics teacher Laura Zamora said the assignment was designed to deepen understanding through hands-on learning, explaining that “creativity is a great teacher,” especially when students can visualize concepts for themselves. Photo by Lily Majors

Planets in Perspective

February 9, 2026
Planets in Perspective by Lily Majors Students in physics classes recently completed a hands-on solar system poster project designed to help visualize the scale of the planets. Th...
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RECYCLING. Charlie Morrissette(9) comes to the swap shop chooses a shirt out of the donations stacks and sees if she likes it. Last Friday, on January 16th Ms.Melanie Anderson helped the Interact club host a Swap Shop. The Swap Shop helped students donate clothes they didn’t like as well as pick something they would prefer using a ticket system. This helped clothes not get thrown out end up in landfills. Darla Sheckler(9), who went to the swap shop with Morrissette said, “I wish clothes were more organized, but I really enjoyed it”. Photo by Aadhya Patel.

Swap Shop

February 6, 2026
Swap Shop by Melissa Lima Amaro The Interact club was created by Ms. Melanie Anderson to help students be more hands on and giving them opportunities to interact with one anothe...
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Focused Faith: First Priority is giving students opportunities to exercise their faith in front of other students. As well as time for fellowship. Students here at Melbourne High School are surrounded by secular belief systems and people. But First Priority has opened the way for Christians to partake in a kind of youth group. Mrs. Carrie Friday, the librarian and sponsor of First Priority has said “... the students are amazing…” and “...First Priority is an important part of the week for these students…”. Students come to pray, listen, and learn, as well as to simply spend time with one another in the name of the Lord. Photo By: Aiden Kehayias

Fathom the Faith

February 5, 2026
Fathom the Faith by Aiden Kehayias To commence every Christian convocation of First Priority, every constituent was capable of conversing in congenial conversation. First Pri...
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Making Every Minute Count: Oceane Hernandez is studying for her classes in the media center before school starts using her notes and Ipad. Hernandez worked on forensic science homework to stay ahead and maintain good grades in her class. For her other dual enrollment class of humanities, Hernandez said, “We just went over the syllabus and rules today but the class sounds good.” Photo by: Ayaana Gupta

Dual Enrollment Heads Into Second Semester

February 4, 2026
Dual Enrollment Heads Into Second Semester by Ayaana Gupta As second semester began, students participated in dual enrollment where they can earn college credits while in high sc...
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Hands-On Thinking: During Mrs. Courtney Boos’ 6th period IB Lit class, senior Joy Weng plays with PlayDoh as she plans what to write in her IOP proposal. A white basket lay on a table close to the door in the classroom, full of different tubes of playdoh. Weng often grabbed one while doing her work, easing into the classroom’s calm environment. “PlayDoh helps me relax and de-stress during class,” said Weng. Photo by Kyra Chang

The Perks of Literature

February 3, 2026
The Perks of Literature by Kyra Chang Six books, one graphic novel, and one drama. That’s what the IB Lit HL seniors analyzed over the last two school years, all in preparation...
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Caption: Press to Walk: Before and after school, some students cross Babcock Street using the crosswalk in front of Starbucks. “I use the crosswalk for safety reasons, and because I take the bus”. said Milan Hadley. “I cross to get from the Starbucks. I usually order an Acai Refresher,” Maddie Toenjes said. Kateryna Paryhina used the crosswalk to get from her apartment to the school. “I like living next to the school. I leave five minutes before the first bell,” said Paryhina. The Babcock Street crosswalk was one of three crosswalks near the school where students crossed at to get to places such as Starbucks, the Melbourne Shopping Center, or the SCAT bus stops. Photo by Kyle McLaren

A Short Walk Home

February 2, 2026
A Short Walk Home by Kyle McLaren Construction of Madison Midtown at the former Sears property across from Melbourne High was almost completed. Within the span of two years, ...
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Royce Walden, a freshman, utilizes his lunch period to study for an upcoming history exam, attempting to manage the little time lunch gives you. Royce juggles soccer and school and it can get stressful when he doesn't have enough time after practice to finish homework. “It can get stressful but I always manage to get my work done,” he said. Photo by: Matthew Trazzeraw

Sports vs. Study

January 30, 2026
Sports vs. Study by Matthew Trazzera Balancing school and sports is tough, whether you play like 9th grader Royce Walden or not, it takes many smart choices. Walden had a super ...
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WHY WE ARE HERE: Senior Ava Hulbert steps up to speak at her “Dance For A Cure” event in the West Shore gym, a place where she had spent six years growing as a dancer within her 16‑year journey and had chosen to turn that passion into a senior project supporting local breast cancer charities. She had overcome unexpected venue setbacks — including being quoted nearly $4,000 elsewhere. She had relied on volunteers, teammates, family, and friends whose encouragement had carried her through every challenge. “I couldn’t have done any of this without the people who believed in me and stood by me every step of the way.”. Photo by Issy Perez

Dancing For A Cause

January 29, 2026
Dancing For A Cause by Issy Perez S ure, football season was fun and basketball season had its moments, but for the Miracles, nothing matched the energy and heart of competit...
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Microscopes in Marine Science: In Mr. Stauffers Marine Science class, junior Joli Bartczack looks at plankton under the microscope. This activity was an opportunity for students to see close up what they were learning about in class. It made learning more interesting, interactive, and fun. “It shows a different perspective on things than we’re used to by zooming in,” Bartczack said when asked why she enjoyed using the microscopes. Photo by Lily Hock.

Microscopes in Marine Science

January 28, 2026
Microscopes in Marine Science by Lily Hock Microscope fun in Marine Science. Students completed a microscope lab during Marine Science class, which allowed them to observe s...
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The cover of The Student Lens which features a group of drama students singing in Hadestown, two volleyball players blocking a shot, and chemistry students measuring volumes of a beaker.

The Student Lens - Vol. 1

January 26, 2026
Please enjoy our first volume of The Student Lens! This magazine has been created by 23 students in journalism during the fall semester of 2025. You can view the publication he...
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Under the spotlight of a memorable evening, the school chorus took center stage, bringing the theater to life with their powerful voices. Among them was Camila Iglesias, whose heartfelt performance not only captivated the audience but also earned her a well-deserved solo that stole the show. The concert, set against the backdrop of rich red curtains, was a testament to the dedication and talent of the students involved. "I have been doing chorus for 5 years," Iglesias shared, reflecting on her journey in music. (Photo by Ereny Elrayis)

The Sound of Your Soul

January 16, 2026
The Sound of Your Soul by Ereny Elrayis For freshman Camila Iglesias, joining the school chorus has already become an important part of her high school experience. She has sp...
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Caption: Melbourne High Student Works On Art and Poetry: Aubrianna Pressley reflected on her art and poetry assignment during English class at Melbourne High. Earlier this week, students explored how visual art connects with poetry through color, tone, and emotion. Pressley said, “The project helped me express creativity and understand imagery and rhythm work all together to tell a story.” The activity allowed students to understand how art pieces can connect to poetry. Photo Credit to Samiyah Evans

English Students Learning Art and Poetry

January 15, 2026
English Students Learning Art and Poetry by Anabella Mulligan English students at Melbourne High explored the connection between art and poetry. Led by their teacher, the stu...
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Stauffers Science: During Marine Science class, Gregory Stauffer teaches students about the oceans depths and seafloor. It’s important for students to learn about the oceans and how they affect our lives. “Marine Science is important because the oceans keep us alive and it’s next to us,” Stauffer said. Photo by Lily Hock.

Marine Science Fun

January 14, 2026
Marine Science Fun by Lily Hock In Gregory Stauffer’s Marine Science class, students learned about the oceans and the creatures within them through fun activities. Stauffer cal...
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Articulating Amazingly For Art: Symphony Williams practices during her Lunch Period on one of her notebooks. Williams strived for an Arts Education, or just an Education major, as she continued to work through her beginning two years of college during her sophomore and now junior year. “I want to be a High school art teacher… I want to be someone the kids can rely on, and I want them to be comfortable in my room. I’ll be a fun but fair teacher,” said Williams. Photo by Tyler Ferreira Alves Hill.

Now Introducing: Symphony Williams in Dual Enrollment

January 13, 2026
Now Introducing: Symphony Williams in Dual Enrollment by Tyler Ferreira Alves Hill Have you ever just wanted to skip through something productively? Whether it be a long line...
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Educating Tomorrow's Future Heroes Nurse, Mrs. Robbins demonstrates how to check blood pressure for her health science students during a hands-on lab. After years in the hospital’s birthing unit, she now shares her experience to teach future healthcare professionals. “I want my students to understand that healthcare is more than procedures it’s about people,” Mrs. Robbins said. Photo taken by: Madison Davis

Nurse turned Teacher

January 12, 2026
Nurse turned Teacher by Madison Davis After years of caring for new mothers and newborns in the hospital’s birthing unit, Mrs. Sue Robbins decided it was time for a new chall...
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Caption: Focused on Geometry: 9th grader Claire Miodek studies in class as she reviews her notes for an upcoming test. She practices problems to prepare for questions on justifying proofs. “I felt pretty confident because I studied,” Miodek says.

Inside Scoop on a Geometry Student

January 11, 2026
Inside Scoop on a Geometry Student by Matthew Trazzera 9th grader Claire Miodek took time to get ready for her recent geometry test. “I studied by redoing the problems she str...
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PASSIONATE EDUCATOR: Ms. Tracye Stephens in building one, room 233 co-teaches with Mr. Christopher Haislip. For the two weeks Ms. Stephens had been here she had been observing and learning new techniques from her co-teacher and writing notes down. “We always collaborate and have meetings so I feel this is a perfect environment to share ideas”, Ms.Stephens said. Photo by Melissa Amaro.

Devoted Teacher

January 9, 2026
Devoted Teacher by Melissa Lima Amaro Ms. Trayce Stephens, who took a break from teaching, came back to teach English to teach new freshmen. She had been teaching before comin...
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Caption: Focused on Growth — Anabella Mulligan works on her Global Issue 4 assignment during English class at Melbourne High School. As part of the IB MYP English program, she analyzed short readings to identify key details and strengthen her writing skills. Before starting the project, Mulligan struggled to organize her ideas, but afterward, she said she felt more confident in her ability to connect global themes to her writing. “I learned how to find the main details and use them to make my work stronger,” Mulligan said. Photo credit: Samiyah Evans

Global Issues in MYP English

January 9, 2026
Global Issues in MYP English by Aubrianna Pressley Freshman Anabella Mulligan discovered growth and confidence through her English IB MYP Global Issue 4 assignment at Melbou...
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Caption: Teaching Through The World: As a new freshman high school student, Ava Gabriel approaches her Booklet practice test with confidence and determination. Melbourne High School has one Digital Tech class and teacher, Denine Chang. Ava Gabriel showed not only her focus but also the passion for learning new digital tech skills. “Digital Tech has been nothing but a great experience and learning new things”, said Gabriel.  Photo credit by Jayda Blanc 

Digital Tech Spotlight

January 8, 2026
Digital Tech Spotlight by Jaya Blanc Each day in Digital Tech class was filled with focus, creativity, and learning. Students spent their time mastering computer skills that wo...
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