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Who We Are: a class poem from Creative Writing 2017

I come from 103.7 radio station blasting from the speakers. Our long talks at North Diamonds--that’s where We made our best life...

Student Work

Sean Chapman

Dec 19, 20172 min read

Picking Battles

While they trudge along the sidewalk, the girl continuously glances from the path ahead of them back to her brother. He still has his...

Student Work

Sean Chapman

Dec 19, 20176 min read

The 2017 QC Student Hunger Drive

Happy Fall North Scott Lancers! As we approach the beginning of November we enter a very exciting period of time for all the schools...

Student Work

Sean Chapman

Nov 6, 20171 min read

Meet with Almost 100 Colleges in One Night

On Monday, October 9, 2017 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at St. Ambrose's Rogalski Center, come meet with representatives from colleges and...

Student Work

Sean Chapman

Oct 4, 20171 min read

Engaging Future Engineers and Lawyers at John Deere

Engineering Careers For students interested in Engineering: We are about to start our third year of Engineering Exploring at John Deere...

Student Work

Sean Chapman

Sep 14, 20171 min read

Remind Yourself of Important Dates

The counseling department is now using Remind which is a communication tool that helps us reach students and parents. We will be using...

Student Work

Sean Chapman

Sep 13, 20171 min read

Prepare! The Tests are Coming!

Iowa Assessments Iowa Assessments will take place at the high school on Tuesday, November 7th and Wednesday, November 8th for students in...

Student Work

Sean Chapman

Sep 13, 20172 min read

Discover Your Talents

North Scott High School is proud to introduce the iJAG (Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates) program. The iJAG program helps students...

Student Work

Sean Chapman

Sep 13, 20171 min read

North Scott Counseling Corner

College Planning/Financial Aid Night Monday, April 3rd, 6-7 pm at North Scott High School Auditorium - The counseling department will be...

Student Work

Sean Chapman

Mar 23, 20173 min read

Through Literacy, Students Want All Children to Live "Happily Ever After"

During a discussion in North Scott’s Honors English III, the students realized one of the major benefits that helped enrich their love of...

Student Work

Sean Chapman

Mar 6, 20172 min read

NS Literary Magazine Looking for Submissions

The Morning Star, North Scott's literary magazine is open for submissions until April 21st. As a fine arts magazine, we accept any form...

Sean Chapman

Feb 22, 20171 min read

Painting Class Creates a Mural

Students from Painting with Michele Mess work on an underwater scene. Keep checking their progress on B hall.

Sean Chapman

Feb 17, 20171 min read

Orchestra Concert set for February 21st

The North Scott Orchestra will be having their February concert this upcoming Tuesday, February 21st at 7 PM. Pieces performed include...

Sean Chapman

Feb 17, 20171 min read

Student Art at Scott County Library Though March

The North Scott Art Department has spent the last four months cultivating students' work for an art show at the Scott County Library....

Sean Chapman

Feb 9, 20171 min read

Suffering in Silence

In almost every house down an average block of an American suburb, a TV or radio runs on, chiefly ignored by the inhabitants. It murders...

Sean Chapman

Jan 17, 20174 min read

Battle of the Books

She wipes the sweat off of her forehead, looking to her teammates for some type of help; but, she knows she has to do this on her own....

Sean Chapman

May 24, 20163 min read

North Scott Homebuilding Open House

The students involved in the Student Built home program are proud to announce that an open house has been scheduled for May 23rd at 6:00...

Sean Chapman

May 20, 20161 min read

All You Need to Know About SpaceX and Mars

The aerospace giant SpaceX run by billionaire Elon Musk has made tremendous achievements since it was founded in 2002. Elon’s goal for...

Sean Chapman

May 10, 20162 min read

Post Prom keeps students safe and entertained

On Saturday, April 30th, North Scott had its prom on the Celebration Belle. While students enjoy the music and seeing their classmates...

Sean Chapman

May 6, 20162 min read

Humans of North Scott

Inspired by Jenny Brown, our librarian, and our library's book, Humans of New York, we are starting a new project in Mass Media. We'll be...

Sean Chapman

Apr 20, 20162 min read

J.U.N.I.E B. J.O.N.E.S

The second you walk into the North Scott auditorium, you are hit by colorful block letters, playfully spelling out Junie’s name. Bracing...

Sean Chapman

Apr 17, 20162 min read

Breaking Down Stereotypes

Walk into a high school cafeteria, and you will see groups of friends gathered together. Look ever closer, and you will see each of these...

Sean Chapman

Apr 15, 20162 min read

Racism at North Scott

NOTE: North Scott is working to address this issue head on. We are determined to help any students suffering from bullying of any kind....

Sean Chapman

Mar 30, 20164 min read

Perceptions Of ALICE

Acts of terror such as 9/11 and Columbine have sparked fear in U.S. schools for over a decade. Understandably, Schools have adopted...

Sean Chapman

Mar 10, 20163 min read