PHOTOS: 2026 Commencement features senior, faculty speeches
After speeches from faculty, administration, and students, the class of 2026 walked the stage and received their diplomas.
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PHOTOS: Field day introduces more activities, relaxing time for students
The event featured face painting, yard games, board games, and more.
PHOTOS: Annual commemoration ceremony features senior performers, speakers
The memorable night featured reflection on seniors’ pasts at various WSSD schools, as well as hope for their futures and quite a few tears.
League of Women Voters, alumni speak about voting at senior assembly
The organization encouraged seniors to use their new rights as adults to vote in midterms and primaries, along with big national elections.
Haven students unsure about AI
According to a recent Gallup poll, Gen Z is less positive about AI now than they were below — a sentiment apparent at Haven.
Student Council elections conclude, president, vice presidents, officers appointed
The announcement came out on Monday, May 11, announcing the new team via Instagram.
HOSA attends state conference, networks, takes healthcare tests
The club participated in the annual conference for the first time after their founding in the ’24-’25 school year.
Students attend ‘Senator for a Day’ program, learn about government, legislation
Nine students attended the program on March 12 to learn about how legislation is drafted and passed through the senate.
Speech and debate team hosts congressional debate demonstration
Members of the team argued the merits of a social media ban on National Speech and Debate Education Day.
District presents new AI policy
The policy presents guiding principles for the district’s use of AI and directs the district to provide training for teachers and students.
Girls wrestling reigns victorious on senior night
The team pulled out a 42-18 win against West Chester East in honor of their senior.
Haven girls breaking gender barriers
Every day, these diligent students are making strides towards equality.
REVIEW: Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 1 is strong start to new season
WARNING: Spoilers for the first four seasons ahead!
REVIEW: ‘Finding Mr. Christmas’ offers cheerful holiday spirit, fun energy
WARNING: Spoilers for the first season ahead!
PANTHER ‘PINION: Embrace the things you love, end nonchalance
The world would be a better place if we could all be more 'chalant.'
AI at Haven: The line between help and honesty
As the use of ChatGPT, Gemini, and other generative AI tools expands for students and teachers, a district team begins work on guidelines and training — while still trying to understand AI’s broader impact.
SEPTA budget cuts burden community
As SEPTA faces funding cuts, the community is left dealing with longer commutes, higher costs, and growing uncertainty.
Recent research reveals ChatGPT affects brain functioning
A study by MIT indicates that using ChatGPT alters the way the brain responds to a prompt.
Public media memories left defunded
PBS must limit access to its content, leaving teachers and families struggling to fill the gap.
Detours: Albums of Summer 2025
So many new albums came out this summer — read to hear our opinions on some of the biggest and best!
PANTHER ‘PINION: Dismissing romance genre doesn’t make you superior
The stigma around romance novels is especially prevalent for teens.
Slowik-Speaker highlights importance of experimentation, enjoying learning
Teacher shares experiences from years working at WSSD.
READING REVIEW: Students offer June book recommendations
Hear from four school community members about their book recommendations for summer.
Student council elections conclude
After a busy campaign week, incoming leaders share hopes for next school year.
Welcome to Walliworld
Introducing Walliworld–just a few of the many places that make up Haven’s community. From libraries to family-owned businesses, the wonderful world of the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District is home to many unique local establishments. From a pizza parlor to a library, here's what makes these WSSD locations special to students.
Administration takes steps to protect students under new sensitive location policies
Hear from the Interim Superintendent and the Safety and Security Coordinator about what policies are in place to protect students in the event of an immigration raid.
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Speak No Evil’ delivers creepy, suspenseful viewing experience
The 2024 horror movie gave me everything I wanted from a thriller.
Holiday traditions bring nostalgia, joy to school community
Discover how decorating halls and following traditions uplifts students and staff.
READING REVIEW: Students give November and December book recommendations
Hear from four school community members about their book recommendations from the beginning of Winter.
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Wicked’ showcases that pink really does go good* with green
*Or well– depends on who you ask.
Voter registration drive helps students register for election
Students passionate about voting helped to start and run the registration drive.
READING REVIEW: Haven’s picks for fall season
Hear from four school community members about their book recommendations from the beginning of autumn.
MOVIE REVIEW: “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” entertains, leaves story gaps
Someone left the cake out in the rain!
ALBUM REVIEW: “Short n’ Sweet” full of catchy, upbeat tunes
New pop album offers entertaining, clever songs.
New Haven Reading Olympics team succeeds at their competition
Learn about Reading Olympics, what it is, and how it works.
READING REVIEW: May Book Recommendations
Hear from four members of our school community about their book recommendations for this May.
SHUG succeeds at States
To nationals, they go!
Spring Book Recommendations
Hear from five members of our school community about their book recommendations for this spring.
Spring Fling 2024 continues tradition, despite weather
Rain or shine, Haven students know how to have fun—and they showed it at Spring Fling.
