PHOTOS: Bridge Crossing celebrates class of 2030
The annual ceremony welcomes the incoming freshman and commemorates their middle school achievements.
Izzy Boland ’29, Reporter
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.
PHOTOS: Junior Book Awards recognize subtle chapters of students’ work
The ceremony filled with smiles, applause, and laughter has become an opportunity for hard working juniors to be recognized — each with a unique book.
Saving files and memories: Why to back up your Google account
The process for saving school Chromebook files as a senior can be rewarding in the long run.
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Final Wellness Wednesday concludes year of mental health breaks for students
The May Wellness Wednesday offered students a break in the school day to try unique activities.
Change creates both positive, negative reactions
Saying goodbye or trying something new can be hard, as it breaks up current routines. Yet, change can also be positive and lead to growth.
Movies or books — which offers better storytelling?
Filmmaking and writing both provide creative opportunities to develop emotional, deep stories.
![Students paint rocks during lunch on May 1, the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Month. The event was created five years ago to help spread creativity and kindness throughout the school community. "[The event lets] students showcase...anything that represents spreading positivity to their peers, to their friends, to themselves," behavioral health counselor and organizer of the event Ms. Marlena O'Kane said.](https://shpantherpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/izzy-rock-painting-1200x800.jpg)
Rock painting event provides fun, spreads positivity
The event took place outside during lunches as a way to celebrate the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Month.
Statistics are valuable numbers in sports world
Athletes and coaches can use statistics in a variety of ways to improve, compare, and adjust a player or team’s performance and training, all while providing insights to fans.
MYTHBUSTERS: Does sugar make you hyper?
Sugar is thought to make kids “jump off the walls” and become hyperactive, but what is sugar actually doing, if anything at all?
READING REVIEW: Students offer April book recommendations
Four students talk about the books they have recently enjoyed reading.
House bill poses bell-to-bell phone ban if passed
The bill, still in Committee in the State House of Representatives, would change Haven’s phone policy and ban phones for the entire day.
Wellness Wednesday provides fun activities, break in school day
After being planned by staff and the student leadership team, Wellness Wednesday offered students the chance to focus on their mental health during their lunch.
Varsity mock trial team places runner-up at district finals
The varsity team prepared for months before the competition to argue their way through cases at the Media Courthouse.
District announces staffing cuts to mitigate impending budget shortfall
A number of administrative and support positions will be discontinued, saving the district around $2 million.
MYTHBUSTERS: How cold weather affects sickness
As winter rolls around, the flu season and many other sicknesses appear, but is it the cold weather itself that causes this?
Digital art, traditional art provide different opportunities for artists
Different art forms can have different pros and cons, and some forms may work better for artists than others.
Maris offers extensive experience: from friendliness to food on fire
New restaurant Maris has great Mediterranean food in addition to considerate customer service.
REVIEW: ‘Gwen & Art Are Not in Love’ builds historic, beautifully written world
The novel develops the struggles and bonds formed in a medieval world.
Hacky sack is back
The retro-style pastime makes a comeback and maintains popularity at Haven, encouraging community building and inclusion.
Clinically diagnosed, seasonal affective disorder has varying impacts throughout the year
Seasonal affective disorder, a form of depression, poses serious risks and impacts on the lives of students.
MYTHBUSTERS: How much energy does AI really use?
From image generating to answering text queries, the demand of AI is rising. Is this convenience worth the environmental impact?
Clubs adapt to challenges on road to success
Over the years, Haven has provided a place for students of different interests to express themselves, often through clubs, however, sometimes the interest that fuels these clubs trickles out.
Meet Haven’s new staff
We got to know six of Haven's new staff members.
Athlete of the Issue: Freshman Shane Burger looks ahead to wrestling for Haven
As an accomplished wrestler, Shane Burger reflects on his past and hopes for the future in wrestling.
