Love in writing: Emily Crabtree types her English essay in the school's computer lab. Crabtree, a student in Monica Tam's English class, worked on her essay about true love in Romeo and Juliet and Pyramus and Thisbe on April 2nd. She felt that setting up the paragraphs was the easiest part of writing the essay. "Yeah, my point was easy to prove," Crabtree said. Photo by: Brooke Johnson

Defining Love: Essay Time

April 19, 2026
Defining Love: Essay Time by Ereny Elrayis and Brooke Johnson Ninth graders recently completed an essay assignment focused on defining the meaning of true love, challenging stud...
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A Helping Hand: IB Physics teacher David Proctor shows senior Samuel Patarroyo where he can make improvements on his IB Physics Internal Assessment. After the students finished their rough drafts, Mr. Proctor met with them one on one to give them feedback before they had to turn in their final paper. “Mr. Proctor gave me great suggestions. For example, he suggested me to include a null hypothesis. He also explained how to format the IA,” said Patarroyo. Photo by Kyra Chang

The Final Paper

April 18, 2026
The Final Paper by Kyra Chang In every IB class, students had to write or do an internal assessment. In physics, this was a paper on any physics topic of the student’s choosin...
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Brain Power Over Break: Two ninth grade students at Melbourne High, William King and Faith Helmes, are sharing their plans for studying and preparing for their upcoming state tests after spring break at their school, explaining what subjects they are focusing on and why reviewing their work during the break helps them stay prepared and motivated for their exams after school at a pet store. Both students mention that they plan to set aside specific times each day to study so that they can stay organized and not fall behind. King says “practicing problems helps me understand the concepts better,” while Helmes says “reviewing my notes and doing practice essays help me feel more confident.” They both agree that studying over break will give them a head start for when they return to school. Photo by Ava Brouard

Students Prepare forTesting During Spring Break

April 17, 2026
Students Prepare forTesting During Spring Break by Ava Brouard Before spring break, two ninth grade students were asked about their plans to prepare for upcoming state tests. T...
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Caught in a phone-less classroom. 📵 Debating the phone rule at Melbourne High, a freshmen Paige Allen using the phone for class work showing there can be a balance. In addition ' Julien Díaz says , 'We should be able to use our phones responsibly, especially during lunch.” Allowing us to still be able to be focused in on work but allowing us to still have free time with the phone. Photo by: Madison Davis

Opinion Piece: Phone Rule

April 16, 2026
Opinion Piece: Phone Rule by Madison Davis Julien Díaz, a student at Melbourne Senior High, is disagreeing with the school's phone policy. The policy, implemented by the scho...
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Steady, Ready and Focused: 11th grader, Sophie Yang worked on a paper during class. She focuses on completing her assignment while organizing and writing her ideas on the page. “I work better planning!” Yang says. The work helps her prepare for any upcoming tests and jsut overall being ready, and improving her writing skills. Copy: Paige Allen Photo; Paige Allen

Ready and in gear for Robotics

April 15, 2026
Ready and in gear for Robotics by Paige Allen Robotics team members of Melbourne High school, Rachel Agarie and Sophie Yang helped lead their team to a third-place finish at...
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Captions: The moon transforms into a deep, reddish hue as Earth's shadow envelops it during a total lunar eclipse. This stunning celestial display, a recurring event in the night sky, occurs when the sun, Earth, and moon align perfectly. Isaiah Lorentz, an 11th grader, shared his enthusiasm, noting, "It was fun like it was when I was little and learning about it," a sentiment amplified by his stepfather's work at NASA. Sofia Rodriguez, a 12th grader, further explained the spectacle: "Sun, Earth, moon make the moon a different color and bigger sometimes; it's at night." This alignment offered a unique opportunity to witness the interplay of our solar system's bodies. BLOOD MOON: A telescope pointed toward the night sky as the blood moon lunar eclipse on March 3 appears low over the trees. During a lunar eclipse, the moon moved into Earth’s shadow, which temporarily changed its color to a reddish shade. “Lunar eclipses change the moon’s color, and they happen 2–3 times a year. Christopher Columbus also used his knowledge of an upcoming lunar eclipse to scare some of the natives,” said astronomy teacher Greg Stauffer. Photo by: Brooke Johnson

March 3rd Blood Moon and a Spotlight on Astronomy

April 14, 2026
Blood Moon Lights Up the Night Sky by Brooke Johnson and Ereny Elrayis On March 3rd, a blood moon lunar eclipse was visible in the night sky. Many people looked up to see th...
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Caption: Fantastic Physics: Junior Joli Bartczack uses creativity and planning to create a Rube Goldberg project for her Physics class. The project was assigned for students to use what they have learned in the class and apply it to something they would create. Bartczack and her group made a Rube Goldberg machine involving a marble and household supplies which extended 16 steps. “It showed us how stuff we’re learning about is applied in real situations,” Bartczack said. Photo by: Lily Hock.

Rube Goldberg Projects in Physics Class

April 13, 2026
Rube Goldberg Projects in Physics Class by Lily Hock Using and applying Physics in a fun way. In Laura Zamora’s Physics class, students were assigned a Rube Goldberg proje...
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Caption: ENV SCI: In Environmental Science class, Students have spent weeks on preparing for the Ducks Unlimited testing, held in the media center on March 11. This test covered everything students have been learning in class, and everything had been leading up to that moment in the media center. Students prepared through online practice quizzes. The day of the test, Students attended the class and had a big free breakfast. Coger said, “This class is very supportive and ensures your success.” Photo by Princess Islam

Ducks Unlimited

April 12, 2026
Ducks Unlimited by Princess Islam In Mrs. Collins ENV SCI class, students have been preparing for the Ducks Unlimited testing. In class, throughout the year, students have...
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Caption: Meeting Taking Action: Sophomore Isabella Vargas is having a conversation with other NHS members before the NHS meeting begins in Mrs. Cara’s room. Vargas along with other students, attended the monthly meeting for March and were prepared to be introduced to a new service project. The NHS officers discussed the origami for Meals on Wheels and provided origami paper for everyone. Vargas stated why she was interested in joining NHS, “I wanted to learn the skills they have and be able to have more opportunities to make a positive impact in my community.” Photo by Ayaana Gupta

NHS Brings Joy Through Creativity

April 11, 2026
NHS Brings Joy Through Creativity by Ayaana Gupta For the monthly NHS meeting, students recently received a project that expressed their creativity by making handmade origami fo...
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Caption: Harboring Helpful Time with Mr. Hall: Mr. Hall at his computer in building 10 during his lunch period, of lunch B. Mr. Hall has worked in Mel High since 1999 and acquired plenty of experience from having ran clubs, been a coach, and even having taught some current teachers here. “I’ve been a Coach and Sponsor of the Academic team for more than 20 years. Gotten quite used to that. It’s a fun, sorta like a jeopardy, quiz bowl kinda thing.” said Mr. Hall. Photo by Tyler Ferreira Alves Hill.

Teachers, Clubs, and Hostings!

April 10, 2026
Teachers, Clubs, and Hostings! by Tyler Ferreira Alves Hill With a plentiful amount of clubs present at Melbourne High School, one may begin to think of how they have come to be...
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Caption:Cali Copeland studies in the library during the final week of the grading period. Copeland completed missing assignments, reviewed notes, and met with teachers to improve her overall averages before progress reports closed. Copeland said she wanted to finish the quarter strong and avoid leaving any work incomplete. “I knew I could do better, so I made a plan and stayed on top of every assignment,” Copeland said.

Grading Period Closing

April 9, 2026
Grading Period Closing by Samiyah Evans As the end of the grading period approached, students paid closer attention to their grades and made final adjustments before report car...
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Caption: Getting Help: Senior Maleina Olmscheid tutors sophomore Ayaana Gupta at Spanish tutoring, Tuesday, March 3rd after school. Olmscheid was the president of the Spanish Club and wanted to help as many students as possible. “We want to help prepare students to feel confident speaking and writing in Spanish, and to do their best on the final exams,” said Olmscheid. Photo by Kyra Chang

Learning New Languages

April 8, 2026
Learning New Languages by Kyra Chang Every other Tuesday after school, the Spanish club and the Spanish Honors Society hosted tutoring for students of all levels of Spanis...
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Caption: Focused, And Ready: Gracie Forney, an 11th grade student, works on a Spanish assignment for her class earlier this semester. The assignment asked students to design a restaurant menu in Spanish using different foods from Hispanic cultures. Students completed the project online while they researched dishes and practiced Spanish vocabulary. The activity helped them learn more about culture while being creative with their designs. “I liked having different countries for all my dishes, making options for everyone,” Forney said Copy by: Paige Allen Photo by: Paige Allen

A look into Spanish : Menu Projects

April 7, 2026
Students in Señora Schwenke’s Spanish class recently completed an online project where they designed their own Spanish-themed restaurant menus. The assignment allowed students to ...
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Caption: Choosing the Future Reviewing course options for next year, freshmen select electives before the March 10-12 deadline. Ninth graders Maddy Hill and Joshua Campbell looked through classes and spoke with guidance counselors while planning their schedules. “Electives help me decide what I might want to do in the future,” Hill said. Photo by Ava Brouard

Elective Picking

April 6, 2026
Reviewing course options on their laptops, freshmen begin selecting electives for the upcoming school year before the March 10-12th deadline. The process allows students to explor...
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Caption: One Team, One Goal Finn LoDuca takes the field as Melbourne prepares to face Eau Gallie High School. LoDuca, a sophomore at Melbourne High School who had played baseball for 11 years, said his favorite part of the sport had been “being with all the guys on the team and bonding together as brothers,” adding that “we all cooperate well and work together under pressure.”When asked about the Bulldogs’ chances, LoDuca said, “If it’s God’s will, but 100%,” as Melbourne looked to turn preparation and confidence into a strong showing on game day. Photo by Lily Majors

Faith and Fastballs

March 31, 2026
Faith and Fastballs by Lily Majors With a matchup against Eau Gallie High School approaching, the Melbourne High School junior varsity baseball team focused on preparation. S...
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Keeping the Class Alive: Sophomore Juliette Contreras looks through Melbourne High’s course offerings to plan her junior year schedule. “For specialty programs, if the teacher left, the program may die or feel different, especially if a teacher has been teaching it for a while,” said Contreras. In previous years, courses such as TV Production and Fashion were offered, but as student interests and staffing needs fluctuated, these programs were absorbed into existing classes, or removed from course offerings. Photo by Kyle McLaren

Welcome to the Team

March 30, 2026
Welcome to the Team by Kyle McLaren With a large staff and teacher presence on campus, there were occasionally opportunities for people to apply for a teaching role. Teachers co...
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Juliette Stricklan is a 9th grader at Melbourne High School  is working on a practice test to help her study for the test that was on February 20, 2026, about hereditary genetics. “We took the test on hereditary genetics because our unit was over, and we take a test every time we finish the unit," she said. photo by Ereny Elrayis  

Decoding Life

March 25, 2026
Decoding Life by Ereny Elrayis Juliette Stricklan, a 9th grader at Melbourne High School, studies in her 4th-period class while working on a practice test about hereditary ...
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Caption: Preparing For The AP Exam: Belen Castillo and Lucie Frank study for the AP Language and Composition exam during class as they review essays and practice prompts. Castillo and Frank, both juniors, prepared for the full-length practice test earlier this semester to strengthen their understanding of pacing and question types. Before taking the three-hour simulation, they reviewed rhetorical strategies and practiced timed writing to improve their analysis skills. “It’s a lot to get done in a short amount of time,” Castillo said. Frank said the preparation helped her feel more confident, adding, “It’s meant to help us get used to the timing and format of the real exam.” 

Belen Castillo and Lucie Frank Discuss about practice AP Lang Exam

March 24, 2026
Belen Castillo and Lucie Frank Discuss about practice AP Lang Exam by Chloe Strong Students in AP Language and Composition spent three hours simulating the pressure of the real ...
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Captions: The Right Chord. Mr. Weston Parker plays his guitar during Guitar Club, practicing alongside students after school. Mr. Parker, who taught English and Theory of Knowledge, sponsored Guitar Club, which met every Thursday in Building 8, Room 801. He shared his passion for music and helped students build confidence and improve their skills. “I was 17 when I first started playing the guitar.” said Mr. Parker. Photo by Aadhya Patel. MELODIES. Mr. Weston Parker practices with the guitar with club members and showcases his skills as the guitar club sponsor. Mr. Parker teaches English and Theory of Knowledge, but he has a strong passion for the guitar and tells many students to try something new. “I love learning and as a teacher I can talk to students and teach them and constantly learn new things”, Mr. Parker said. Photo taken my Aadhya Patel.

Guitar Club Hits The Right Note

March 23, 2026
Guitar Club Hits The Right Note by Melissa Lima Amaro and Aadhya Patel Guitar Club was one of the most impactful yet less known clubs in the school. Students of Guitar C...
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Caption: SAT STUDIES:During class students gain insight from teachers on ways to prepare for SAT testing. 11th grade student Jayla Hopkins has been studying for her upcoming SAT. Taking up these studies ahead of time hasl helped her grow confident in her testing skills. Hopkins said, “Preparing early with my studies for the SAT, has been very helpful.” There are numerous ways to ready yourself for the test. Hopkins said, “Practicing through taking the online sat practice test has been very useful.” Photo by Princess Islam

SAT Prep

March 22, 2026
SAT Prep by Princess Islam Here at Melbourne High, students take SAT prep into their own hands. With SAT testing rolling in, majority of students have found it necessary to p...
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