Following the release of documents leaking the decision of the current court case under fire, Roe v. Wade, citizens across the country once again looked to their fundamental right to protest, with hopes...

Cap and Gown orders are available for pick up TODAY (Wednesday March 23rd) during lunch. They are set up over on the stage in the gym side commons. These are for orders that have already been placed. If...

Dr. Melissa Hensley released the following message to students and families Feb. 23, 2022.

Senior Ellie Muncy smiles as she is escorted by her parents Andy and Kristin Muncy.

Senior Maya Waid hugs her sister freshman Macy Waid after receiving a senior night gift.

Senior Maya Waid walks out with her parents Ryan and Kathleen Waid.

Senior Juju Butler runs out and high fives her teammates.

Senior Juju Butler is escorted by her parents TJ and Tanya Butler.

Senior Ellie Muncy laughs.

Senior Ellie Muncy is escorted by her parents.

Senior Maya Waid stands with her family.

Parents and players hug.

Varsity huddles together prior to starting the game.

“My roots are very important to me. I am Latina and Spanish and I love speaking Spanish. [Hispanic Heritage Month] is just one month in the whole year when we need to show everybody in the whole...

As a teenager, mental health counselor Lora Cantwell was exposed to the reality of first hand foster care experiences. Through the addition of a foster brother to her family, Cantwell was inspired to study...

Junior Keenan Glago and sophomore Corey Beshoar traveled to the River's Edge Sports Complex to compete for the Region 5 doubles title. With a win over Patrick Henry in the semifinals, the two moved on...

As the first semester comes to an end, the Harrisonburg City Public School School Board and staff are revisiting and revising the plan for certain students to return to in person schooling.  “The...

Editing and writing Wikipedia pages is the unconventional hobby which allowed senior Noel Ayala-Gallo to appreciate music in a way that was far beyond the average music lover. “I've been asked the question...

Q: Who or what inspires you to work hard as a basketball player? A: Coach [Durmount Perry] and my dad.  Q: Why did you decide to play?  A: I decided to play because I love the competition of...

Q: Who or what inspires you to work hard as a wrestler? A: My mom inspired me because it kept me out of trouble and kept me working in school. Q: Why did you decide to play? A: My brother was...

The bright lights of a stage are a safe and comforting space for many during their high school career. For others, this setting can create less comfort and more concern. Prior to his freshman year, current...

"Imagine the hundreds of stories we’ll create,” Valdez said. “I took that upon myself to create hundreds of stories and [to be the reason for] why I do all that I do.” A quote taken from the...

Sophomore Ella Young dances.

Freshman Natalie Corso kicks while dancing during rehearsal.

Junior Laura González Dutor jumps during a dance move.

Sophomore Ellie Peaks looks forward while dancing during practice.

Senior Michaela Brino-Dean reaches out while practicing.

Junior Olivia King and sophomore Ella Young dance during rehearsal.

Sophomore Azalea Twining holds up her script as a prop while dancing.

Sophomore Kate Nichols holds a prop while she dances.

Junior Noel Parakuo focuses on a dance move.

Students learn a dance by using props from home and social distancing.

Sophomore Kate Nichols jumps during a dance.

Freshman Natalie Corso kicks during a dance.

Dancers dance on a structure that was built for the filming of the musical.

Sophomore Ella Young puts up her hands as a part of the musical choreography.

The energy created by a packed auditorium of friends, teachers and families on opening night is an experience that, this year, will be felt through a screen. As restrictions are put in place and gatherings...

A message from the Blue Streak Band: The Harrisonburg High School Blue Streak Band has been hard at work during these unusual times working to maintain their standard of excellence, build their community...

As the 2020 school year came to an end, Chief Operating Officer of Harrisonburg City Public Schools Craig Mackail was, as usual, focused on keeping students safe, from their bus rides in the morning to...

As teachers across the country navigate their way through online learning, a specific group of teachers has had to take a more creative path in their instruction. Arts classes like drama, choir and visual...

Being at home all day in quarantine took its toll on everyone in a different way. I don’t know about everyone else, but sitting at home made me overcomplicate things that were really quite simple. I...

After the loss of head girls basketball coach Durmount Perry, Harding will take the lead over the girls basketball program. See press release above for more information. 

At the age of seven, junior Brigid Banks could be found outside in her backyard with her iPod taking pictures of leaves in her garden. Although over the years, Banks has improved her style and camera...

Being trapped in a house 24 hours a day, seven days a week has led families across the world to find new ways to bond together and new activities to keep themselves busy during quarantine. From learning...

Junior Emily Nguyen enjoys different colored nails like this set. She likes to be creative and enjoys the way acrylics make her feel more confident about herself.

Many students and teachers are using online communication platforms, like google classroom, to reach out to students in their classes and be able to assign work. It is also a way for students to contact...

The current pandemic, known as the Coronavirus, has shut down major companies, cancelled annual tournaments and interrupted professional sports seasons. Not only has it affected our world globally, it...

From studying Vincent van Gogh’s Post-Impressionism art to knowing the name of the basketball player who won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls, the academic team practices throughout the school...

Sophomore Ellie Muncy shoots the ball towards the hoop.

While sports and most common clubs are well known at Harrisonburg High School, the Model United Nations club is something that many people don’t know about. Starting with only four people, Model United...

Freshman Azalea Twining dances during drama club.

Freshman Nina Alabanza gets ready to answer a question during a musical theater Kahoot.

History teacher Mark Tueting joins the students to dance during the first drama club eat and greet.

Freshman Ellie Peaks plays a Kahoot about musical theater.

Freshman Josie Edwards dances with freshman Nina Alabanza.

Senior Kate Cummings laughs while she talks to her friends.

Freshman Julia Obenschain sings with others at the eat and greet.

Friday Sept. 6, the drama hallway was filled with chatters and laughs. Students bustled around reciting lines and getting to know new people. The first audition workshop was being held for the 2019 one...

Ever November of 2018 sophomore Isabel Samatar has been watching Youtube videos and Instagram posts from some of her favorite makeup artists. After the multiple hours of watching eyeliner tutorials and...

Tyler Pinder is a student at Bridgewater College who is pursuing her love for sports by becoming an athletic trainer. However, before she can reach her goals of becoming a college trainer, she has to start...