13 years and roughly 2,340 school days are over on a random Thursday in May. High school is one of the most exciting yet challenging times in life. It is important to make the most of these years, especially with the supportive environment we have at North Scott. Below are pieces of advice from me, a graduating senior, to help you make the most of your high school experience. Schoolwork Take College Classes North Scott students are incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity

College dual enrollment courses are marked with a * This class is 100% worth the work, and I completely recommend it for students who love to read and those who wish to understand the human condition from different unattainable perspectives. - On Lit 101 English I and II/Honors English I and II: The best unit of Honors English II Teachers: English I: Heather Whan, LeeAnn Webb, English II: Addie Craig, Sarah Grimesey, Olivia Solbrig Honors English I: Emily Hintze, Olivia So

One night. One boat. A hundred memories. Prom starts with the outfit–the one you have been planning, or stressing over, for weeks. Next come the photos, last-minute hair fixes, and, of course, group chats blowing up when people inevitably show up late to plans. Amidst the chaos, when you finally step onto the boat, music thumping, lights reflecting off the river, you suddenly realize one thing: this is prom. For one night, everything feels like a movie. Laughs are louder, pi

As seniors get closer to graduating high school, many begin to experience senioritis. This may show up as a lack of motivation, procrastination, or less effort on schoolwork as they begin to focus less on classes and more on life after graduation. Many students are more overwhelmed by the thought of graduation, college, jobs, or other things that can make school feel less like a priority towards the end. Why Does It Happen? Students have already completed 3/4ths of high schoo

Senior Assassin is under way at North Scott now into the final day of the third round and there's only eight players left from the original ninety! You'll see Peyton Brenner interview past and present contestants on their senior assassin experience, who they got out, how they got out, and all in good fun. The biggest takeaway from senior assassin has got to be how close us seniors are getting through the process as Mrs. Sambdman explains in the video. You'll hear from plenty

Grady Kirst as Fester Addams Lancer Productions is bringing the classic, kooky Addams family, originally created by Charles Addams, who created the The Addams Family comic strip that appeared in The New Yorker in the late 1930s. The Addams Family has been reimagined time and time again with the same iconic characters and hilariously dark premises. And now, for the first time, Lancer Productions is performing The Addams Family Musical as their spring show! Featured cast inclu

What really is ISASP testing? What can it do for the state of Iowa? Or for North Scott High School? ISASP is the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress and is the main test used in Iowa to measure student progress. It is a statewide test that measures student learning, and it also plays a part in understanding how well students understand materials taught in class. It is a very important assessment that gives feedback and helps make important decisions with programs, p

NSHS seals the deal—2026 is officially Bad Bunny’s year. Bad Bunny won the 2026 Mania Musical competition with 206 of the 386 votes. What is Mania Musical? Mania Musical was created by the website Spanish Plans. Each year, the site releases a bracket that allows schools across the United States to vote for their favorite songs. At North Scott High School, the Spanish Department builds its own Mania Musical bracket by combining the two most popular Spanish Plans brackets with

A huge thank you to the high school librarians and SLAB for creating this fun activity for the student body and staff! This past March, our high school library did a spin-off of March Madness, which is usually a giant bracket of college basketball teams that face off against one another for the coveted spot of top team that spring season. The SLAB team took 32 books and asked students to vote between them. The first round of bracket matchings is listed below. The winning book

My personal goal for this fundraiser is to increase student involvement across activities and promote prosocial behaviors. WE are North Scott High School, not a series of disparate activities and organizations with little to no crossover. WE should be there for one another because WE pride ourselves in our collective success. — Mrs. Grimesey At North Scott High School, a new initiative is encouraging students to make the most of their time as Lancers—one experience at a time.

Chill on us. — A North Scott Senior As spring break approaches, many students are feeling the pressure. The final week before the break becomes a sprint to the finish line—packed with assignments, tests, and major projects all at once. Students push themselves to stay on top of work while juggling their other responsibilities. For many students, the excitement of the upcoming break is overshadowed by the overwhelming workload leading up to it. What is currently the most stres

Between homework, extracurriculars, jobs, and trying to have a social life, it can seem like there aren't enough hours in the day. But just how busy are our students? I sent out a survey, and it revealed some surprising answers. "How many extracurricular activities are you involved in?" How Busy Our Are Students? At about 100 respondents, the majority are balancing a large number of responsibilities during the school week. When asked about extracurricular activities, almost

There is no perfect answer, or we would already be doing it. — Mr. Marceau Mr. Marceau - Assistant Principal/IT Director Mr. Lehn - Head Principal WIN was created by the admin to give students what they need, yet across North Scott High School, students and teachers are increasingly questioning whether this new system is delivering that promise. In recent interviews, administrators addressed these concerns, exploring the perceived benefits and challenges of our current syste

We are committed to sharing their stories, and committed to advocating for this cause until no parent has to hear the words, ‘Your child has cancer.’ — Campbell Wood, Dance Marathon 32 Executive Director North Scott students and community members will soon have the chance to support children fighting pediatric cancer—one dance move at a time. The North Scott Dance Marathon is a fun, family-friendly event that brings the community together while raising funds for children and

“Dance Marathon has always been a place where I’ve felt like Ambrose has always been remembered and honored.¨ North Scott Senior, Memphis Kearney Every year, the University of Iowa raises over a million dollars at its Dance Marathon Fundraiser, and North Scott’s very own Memphis Kearney has been supporting and participating in Dance Marathon as long as she can remember. Dance Marathon raises money for children and families receiving treatment at the University of Iowa Hospita

According to most teachers, WIN is a loser. The Student Government WIN and P6 committee held in-person interviews with 33 staff members. Of those responses, 25 said they preferred P6. The responses revealed clear and consistent trends. Staff Opinions of WIN One staff member, who has been advocating for change for some time, explained that “WIN was created to plug leaks, but instead, it is causing more problems than it is solving.” Many other teachers echoed frustrations about

WIN, or “What I Need,” might be the one thing no one actually needs. The Student Government WIN and P6 committee spent three months collecting student data. Across grade levels, students shared their thoughts about both programs. Clear patterns emerged in what they saw as successes and failures. The Student Government surveyed 155 NSHS students, and 94.2% said they preferred P6. WIN The most common frustrations with WIN were unmet promises, limited advocacy, and overwhelming.

Canada’s @ Baddiesforlatinos and Russia’s @ A.guy.who.cares fought it out in the playoffs (The Lance comment section) last week. In the comment section of an article covering Bad Bunny’s halftime show , anonymous users on The Lance got involved in a heated debate over political opinions. In that article, I wrote an overview of the performance as well as provided cultural context to the show, such as translations or explanations I read about in interviews. Since its public

North Scott High School students have plenty of opportunities available to them. This school emphasizes involvement—through activities, clubs, sports, and classes—as a key part of student success now and after high school. Explore a few of the many activities and clubs here at NSHS below. Choir Maddie Norin, a member of North Scott Choirs since 7th grade, shared her experience in choir. “Singing was always a passion for me, and I get to express it through choir,” said Maddie.