Weighted GPAs coming to CFHS

Walking the Blues: Biology teacher shares passion for roots music in, out of school
By Allie Taiber on February 11, 2016
By: Allie Taiber Shallow fluorescent lights shine down on biology teacher Jeff Hartman as he takes the front stage of room 135, ready to execute...
Biology teacher adds bees to her list of farm animals
By Camryn Grubic on February 11, 2016
By: Cam Grubic Early last year, science teacher Debbie Paulsen added another branch to her agricultural background of sheep, pigs and horses: the world of...
Farm life: Pigs provide biology teacher with real life genetic projects
By Camryn Grubic on February 11, 2016
By: Cam Grubic Entering the warm exterior building on Pheasant Ridge Farms, the farrowing crates are full of piglets. The overwhelming sound of squealing piglets...
Trial by Fire: Three Congolese immigrants face loss of home after leaving everything behind in Africa to pursue American dream
By Nathan Hoy on February 11, 2016
By: Nathan Hoy Head ducked low, arm covering his eyes, Junior runs back into the small two story apartment that is now blanketed in heavy,...
Laugh Tracks: Tigers, Panthers polishing crafts for bigger laughs
By Sarah Stortz on February 11, 2016
By: Sarah Stortz Inside a dimly lit club in Chicago, senior Grace Gubbrud firmly shakes the hand of the emcee and proceeds to make her...
Robotics teams rising to variety of challenges
By Zuhayr Alam on February 11, 2016
By: Zuhayr Alam The robotics team 525 has been gearing up for the start of a new season since the summer, and on Jan. 9,...
Nominations for Gold Star teacher open up
By Billie Albert on February 11, 2016
By: Billie Ann Albert This year, KWWL and the R.J. McElroy Trust are celebrating the 27th award ceremony for the “Gold Star Award for Outstanding...
Weighted GPAs coming to CFHS
By Jason Rathjen on February 11, 2016
By: Jason Rathjen When the morning bell rings on the first day of the 2016-2017 school year, some students will be under a brand new...
How To Get Into: Animal Collective
By Ben Louviere on February 10, 2016
By: Ben Louviere Welcome to the wonderful world of Avey Tare, Panda Bear, Geologist and Deakin — otherwise known as the acclaimed experimental pop band,...
Activities Director Receives Administrative Honor
By Allie Taiber on February 4, 2016
By: Allie Taiber Activities Director Gary Koenen has been recognized by the Iowa High School Sports Association as Administrator of the year. After 23 years...