“I met people who I'm going to be friends with for life. The fact that all of us were there, proved just in itself no matter what else we have in common, we have like-minded goals and like expectations...

“Dr. Richards says, ‘The world is my classroom.’ We want to live up to that,” Erich Sneller said.  Stepping into a larger leadership role in the Governor's STEM Academy has been the perfect...

SENIORS! It is time to sign up for your senior portrait! PORTRAIT DAYS are August 10, 11, 30 and 31. Sign up now by clicking here.

B I, Brigid Banks, being of indecisive mind and smokin’ hot body, do hereby bequeath the following items: To my outdoor track and XC team I leave all of my extra socks because I we always forget them....

“She loved McDonald's. She loved hot fries. She loved ‘Love’ by Keyshia Cole, the song. She loved the color pink. She loved handbags. She loved perfume. She loved clothes. She really loved everything,”...

Senior wills are an annual tradition for each graduating class. Seniors can write wills dedicating memories and objects to their classmates, teachers and others. Seniors, click HERE to access your senior...

The HHS Media staff visited Los Angeles, California, April 6-10, for the JEA/NSPA spring high school journalism convention. Students had the opportunity to tour L.A., as well as go to journalism sessions...

With the new high school opening in Jan. 2024, a form has been sent out for students, staff and community members to submit suggestions for the naming of the new high school. The online form is linked...

Spring break had no stultifying effects on the HHS Debate Team in the 5D Regional Tournament Mar.20. After four prelim rounds, semis, and finals, the team had a first-place finisher/team for every event...

Wednesday, Mar. 9, the Harrisonburg High School Concert Band and Symphonic Band performed at the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors District V Concert Band Assessment at Spotswood High...

Library Media Secretary and spring play director Bradley Walton has been directing and writing the spring plays at HHS for over 20 years. With a background in theater in high school, Walton has been able...

From finding a new way to do an everyday task to dreaming about his acting career, sophomore Michael Bennett is constantly overcoming new obstacles. At a very young age, Bennett had a series of open heart...

Freshman Isaiah Moats’ passion is chasing down trains to get the perfect shot. Moats has been refining his skills for over five years now and learns something new about photography either from his...

The Gay-Straight Alliance Club (GSA) had their first three meetings of the year over the past few months. Senior Mary El Vaughan, junior Shy Davis and sophomore Oliver Hoover-Mitchum attended the meetings...

Senior Maya Waid has been playing volleyball since eighth grade. Since her sophomore year, she has been playing on the HHS Girls varsity volleyball team. Waid set a goal her freshman year that she...

The varsity and JV cheerleading teams competed at Fluvanna, Sept. 25. Members of the varsity team, juniors Maya Sarco, Mary Hermes and freshman Star Lecue were excited to be back on the mat competing....

“Beginning Oct. 4, [the school day is] going to [be] shortened by an hour. That hour is [going to be taken] off of the afternoon. The school day is going to end at 1:40 p.m. [instead of 2:35 p.m.],”...

From March 29 to April 2, HHS Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) held a COVID-19 safe food drive in honor of Hunger Awareness in partnership with Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. HOSA secretary junior...

Sophomore Toby Corriston had the opportunity to advance to states for golfing this year. This was a big deal for Corriston, as he is still a sophomore and this is his first year playing golf for the school.  “It...

On Wednesday, March 17, the JV and varsity competition cheerleading teams participated in their first competition of the year. Varsity placed fifth and JV was not allowed to place, but they did compete....

Staying healthy, physically and mentally, alongside eating well are all very important to senior Sydney Shaver. Being stuck at home due to COVID-19, Shaver has found a new love for working out and taking...

Manager, Kevin Rogers discusses increase in sales at SBC over the pandemic  Manager Kevin Rogers of Shenandoah Bicycle Company (SBC) located downtown reflects on how business has changed over the...

There’s a new challenge for students working on the college process or for students who just want to win a cake. College adviser Anna Du and junior Sophia Yoder are collaborating to recruit students...

After swimming on the local club team, The Virginia Gators, for a majority of her life, senior Mia Constantin decided to continue her swimming career in high school.  “I [have] been swimming since...

Junior Nissi Gotay works at Bridgewater Retirement home as a Certified Nurse Assistant, and despite the coronavirus pandemic, she is still regularly working. Working now is much different than working...

Sophomore Clara Miller does a sport every season, but her overall favorite is cheerleading.  “Cheer [is my favorite after school activity] because I love the sport and the people involved in...

For freshman Lena Fulton-Wright, school being cancelled has given her time to completely redecorate and rearrange her room. “[I was inspired to change my room around because] I was bored and I thought...