The student news source of St. Charles High School

SCHS Now

The student news source of St. Charles High School

SCHS Now

The student news source of St. Charles High School

SCHS Now

Yes we CAN

Yes we CAN

by Piper Ruebling, Editor in Chief November 27, 2023

Over the course of the past few weeks, StuCo hosted the annual Turkey Drive, which collects canned goods from both St. Charles High and St. Charles West. The schools compete to gather the most cans, and...

The press box is behind the guest bleachers at the stadium.

Old Press Box Replaced

by Melanie Mota-Luis, Staff Writer November 8, 2023

A press box is a special area where reporters, announcers, coaches, and videographers sit at a sports event. During the summer the old press box was demolished, and the creation of a new one was started. ...

The Israel and Hamas Conflict Hits Home

The Israel and Hamas Conflict Hits Home

by Mackenzie Bufford, Staff Writer November 7, 2023

After WWI ended, many former territories, including Palestine, that were under the rule of the Ottoman Empire were made territories under the League of Nations. All of these territories were recognized...

The skeleton, Bobby Bones holds guitar.

Disney Dazzle

by Mackenzie Bufford, Staff Writer October 20, 2023

On Oct. 17, the Orchestra played for elementary schools all over the district. They played Creepers in the Castle. Remember Me, A Little Mermaid Medley, The Mandalorian Theme, We Don’t Talk About Bruno...

Chase Nagel at the final FCCLA competition.

Fresh Out of the Oven

by Violet Lewis, Staff Writer October 20, 2023

Chase Nagel took eighth in the national FCCLA Baking and Pastry Star Event: Level Three. Over the summer Nagel participated in the competition from July 1-6 in Denver, Colorado. With all levels of the...

Code of Conduct Changes

Code of Conduct Changes

by Violet Lewis, Staff Writer September 20, 2023

Hats and hoods have been moved to being in alignment with the dress code, and students have been pleased with the new rules in the code of conduct.  “I don't have to do my hair anymore, it took a...

Gifted is Gone

Gifted is Gone

by Lana Usery, Social Media Co-Manager September 12, 2023

Last school year was Matthew Lenger’s last year teaching Gifted English at the high school level before he retired, which removed Gifted English at the high school level throughout the whole school district....

Coaches vs. the Dome

Coaches vs. the Dome

by Mackenzie Bufford, Staff Writer September 8, 2023

On the week of Aug. 20, 2023 many mid-western states were affected by a heat dome. Temperatures easily reached 100 and with the heat and added humidity it felt anywhere from 110° to 120° outside. Many...

An Evening With Stars

An Evening With Stars

by Amber Sutton, Staff Writer May 18, 2023

Thursday, May 11 the Renaissance community hosted an event to honor and recognize seniors who maintained a 3.0 GPA or higher, no ISS, OSS, or more than three detentions, academic dishonesty, unexcused...

Matthew Lenger Yearbook picture

Land Ashore!

by Colton Schroer, Content Manager May 17, 2023

After a long tenure with teaching and education, Matthew Lenger will retire at the end of this school year. “I have taught in 2 districts, 7 schools, 4+ subjects, students from 5th-12 grade, and been...

Freedom for a Day

Freedom for a Day

by Piper Ruebling, Online Editor May 17, 2023

On May 12, the seniors went out to Rockin’ Jump and Bowlero for their senior trip. The two places were voted on by the seniors, with Six Flags being a close second place. The group went to each place...

Senior Superlative Winners

Senior Superlative Winners

by Marissa Horn, Copy Editor May 17, 2023

Beside homecoming, prom, and graduation, the senior superlative winners announcement is one of the main events that seniors look forward to during their final year in highschool. This event allows seniors...

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