‘You really never know what someone is going through.’  James Madison University (JMU) alumni and former softball pitcher Oddici Alexander tweeted these words after hearing news of the passing...

The construction of the new high school began in January of 2020, after the plan was approved in 2018. Today, four years into the project, Harrisonburg City Public Schools superintendent Dr. Michael Richards...

The varsity girls soccer team took the Claude E. Warren field for the first time this season Friday, Mar. 25. The team took on the Millbrook High School Pioneers for the second game in a row to open...

One hundred and fifty thousand. One hundred and fifty thousand bees call junior Wyatt Tinkham’s backyard their home. Tinkham began to keep bees after his dad took it up as a hobby a few years ago.  “My...

March 11-13, 12  members of HOSA - Future Health Professional spent the weekend in Williamsburg, VA at the Virginia HOSA State Leadership Conference. For nine of the students, it was their first time...

Junior Nina Alabanza never dreamed of joining the circus. But learning a circus trick is exactly what she did for this year’s musical performance. “The diablo, also known as the stringless yo-yo...

Their wedding took place December 22, 2021. As a newlywed, senior Shahed Helal’s life has changed drastically in the last few years. Originally from Syria, Helal and her family have lived in the...

Over the weekend, students auditioned for All State Chorus. Two students were selected to represent HHS at the All State Chorus event this April in Richmond, VA. Similarly, two students were selected as...

In December, select band students auditioned for the District V All-District Honor Band. Of those students, 26 placed into the ensembles and will perform at Staunton High School Friday, February 4 and...

Even in the wake of what should be an era that relies so heavily on social media, I feel silenced. Often, I don’t even have the energy to open my mouth anymore. I am learning, though, always striving...

When Becca and Joel Graham were looking for a new home in October of 2018, the Graham’s were primarily focused on finding a place that Becca Graham could work as a registered dietitian. After accepting...

Over winter break, senior Javante (Tay) Chacon announced his commitment to run outdoor track at Mount St. Mary’s University located in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Chacon first began his recruitment process...

In the last few weeks, a total of 24 accounts have been made related to HHS. Accounts are controlled by students and run anonymously.

Waid believes her dog, Charlie, has improved her overall mental health.

After a year and a half of holding off construction due to the pandemic, the new high school is set to be finished in January of 2024. Since starting the original construction in the winter of 2019, Harrisonburg...

Workshops for Auditions start Wednesday Nov. 3 and continue Nov. 8 and Nov. 11 after school. The Workshops are designed to prepare students for the auditions Nov. 15 and Nov. 16. Please see the attached...

The Marching Blue Streak Band performed Saturday, Oct. 30 at the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association State Marching Band Assessment at Monticello High School in Charlottesville, Virginia. Bands...

It seems like a no-brainer that healthcare should be provided to anyone who needs it. Now more than ever, we understand the effects of differing socioeconomic status and how that relates to access to healthcare....

Saturday, Oct. 23, the Marching Blue Streak Band competed in the Cavalier Classic marching band competition hosted by Lord Botetourt High School in Daleville, VA. Results: 1st Place...

After weighing his options , senior pitcher Evan Bert has committed to play baseball at the Division I college level. Although Bert was recently officially offered by schools, his recruiting process began...

The weekend of Oct. 2-3, five HHS students attended fall visitation at Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech) in Blacksburg, VA. The program allowed students to stay on campus, learn about the...

Since sixth grade, senior Javante (Tay) Chacon has pursued his love for sports by playing football. Throughout his various teams, Chacon battled adversity on and off the field due to various injuries....

Friday Sep. 17, the Harrisonburg Blue Streaks varsity football team took home a thrilling victory over the Orange County Hornets for their annual homecoming game. Entering their fourth game of the season,...

After the wave of COVID-19 the last year, it is becoming more common to see colleges and universities moving away from requiring standardized test scores. In the past, schools have required applicants...

After working in education for the past 40 years, former Harrisonburg City Public Schools (HCPS) Superintendent Scott Kizner is wrapping up his time as a leader in the Stafford County School District....

For junior Keenan Glago and sophomore Corey Beshoar, their 2021 tennis season has been like no other. Both Glago and Beshoar have been playing tennis for a few years but became interested in the sport...

After graduating from Harrisonburg High School in 2018, alum Isaiah King is now closing yet another chapter of his life following his graduation from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond,...

When she first joined troop #515 a little over 10 years ago, senior Emma Lankford was excited to collect badges and sell cookies. However, over time she has risen from a first-year Brownie to the role...

  David Beck- Virginia Tech  “I definitely felt like pursuing running at the next level was something I was interested in. I loved every moment of high school XC, indoor track, and outdoor...

At the April 13 City-School Liaison Committee meeting, Harrisonburg public officials met to discuss the proposed budget for the 2021-2022 year. At the meeting, one of the biggest questions was whether...

  Like many other students, junior Abigail Fornadel has picked up an old hobby with the extra time spent at home due to online school for the 2020-2021 academic year. Fornadel took her old...

During freshman Anne-Marie Poirot’s first season on the high school cross country team has not been at all what she expected. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and a delayed season, Poirot has been forced...

Seven months after receiving a division one offer to continue her career at Radford University, Harrisonburg High School junior Mariah Cain verbally committed to play basketball at the university, beginning...

After Harrisonburg High School announced in August that they would be continuing education online for at least the first semester of the 2020-2021 academic year, junior Maddie McCay made the decision to...

Despite all of the uncertainties that COVID-19 had presented to the HHS community and its students, one thing that Athletic Director Brandon Burley is excited about is the new girls varsity soccer coach,...

As a high school athlete, there is always a future goal. Making the varsity team after playing JV, or taking a step further to pursue playing at the collegiate level. For current HHS senior Ashley Iscoa,...