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SCHS Now

The student news source of St. Charles High School

SCHS Now

A Trip to Music City, USA

A Trip to Music City, USA

by Lauren Murphy, Journalism Staff October 24, 2025

From March 23-27, the week of spring break, the music department will be going on a trip to Nashville, Tennessee. In order to have a successful trip, there are current steps that students and staff are...

Kenzie Davis and Max Sheils won the King and Queen.

Homecoming Wrap Up

by Shavon Kyem, Staff Writer October 13, 2025

Homecoming 2025 what a week! From the parade and the tailgate to students cheering at the football game and Queen and King being announced! And then SCHS students dancing the night away at homecoming!...

Books Displayed in a Window at Main Street Books.

Small Business Spotlight: Main Street Books

by Virgil Eaton, Art Director October 7, 2025

On the corner of First Capitol and Main Street, is a small, brick bookstore with green windows. Hoping to add a bookstore to the bustling shopping district, Mary Fran Rash opened Main Street Books in May...

Airianna Ward prepares to hit the ball.

One Hit at a Time

by Malia Kummer, Staff Writer October 7, 2025

The St. Charles High varsity girls tennis season is coming to an end, but that’s not stopping these girls. Their determination is shown on and off the court as they work together to grow as a team...

Elijah Case on Sept. 5

A Step Above The Rest

by Laurali Thomas, Journalism Staff October 6, 2025

The SCHS Cross Country team has reached recent success in the 2025-2026 season, breaking new records and pushing everyone around them to be the best they can. As the Cross Country team continues to...

The freshman class have many new impressions of their new school.

Freshmen First Impressions

by Lorraine Simmons, Journalism Staff October 6, 2025

The first day of freshman year was filled with new experiences. Everyone was getting down their new routine and meeting new people. It was a time to settle into a new environment and adjust to the new...

Head Coach McMullen strategizing with the Pirates in the huddle.

Thursday Night Football

by Connor Marvin, Journalism Staff October 6, 2025

A lack of referees has caused distress across the district and football teams are now being forced to have one Thursday game a season. This has caused mixed opinions not just in the public, but also between...

Maximilian Sheils, Drum Major, with his band behind him.

Vengeance

by Marcella Sheils, Staff Writer October 3, 2025

Vengeance, the title of the new 2025 Marching Band show, is more than just kids walking around on the football field. This year SCHS’s Band of Pirates has created an exciting and engaging performance...

Lilly Bott passing the ball to the setter

Record-Breaking Duo

by Addie Blair, Staff Writer September 29, 2025

Even though volleyball season isn’t over yet, major things have occurred. Volleyball seniors Rosie Kuegele and Lily Bott have both hit major records. Kuegele hit 1000 digs while Bott hit her 2000 digs,...

Kayla Heflin in a Softball Game

From Deckhand to Pirate

by Michael Lewis, Copy Editor September 29, 2025

This year, the rise of feeder teams has shaped the future of sports for St. Charles students, offering opportunities in both softball and football. While the systems operate differently, both share a common...

Inside of Galley during their working hours.

Galley Opening Day

by Vinny Howard, Staff Writer September 29, 2025

The Galley opened its windows for the 50th time this year, with a great deal of new surprises in store for the student body.  From new staff, to new items the Galley opens this milestone year with...

Theater classroom

Filling the Vacancy

by Violet Lewis, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 17, 2025

The arrest of former theater teacher Louis (Nick) Saubers created a vacancy in many different positions at SCHS leaving some classes to be dissolved. Speech and Debate, Actors Studio, Advanced Leadership,...

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