Aditi Varman | The Chronicle Recent proposals at the Ohio Statehouse are creating serious concerns for schools across the state, including Mason High School. House Bill 96 threatens Mason’s financial stability by capping school savings and risking an $18.5 million loss Along with these proposed budget cuts, the Ohio House budget cut would eliminate all elected members of the State […]
Read moreAllie Keim | The Chronicle | Ruhi Kaneria | The Chronicle For Rod Stewart, this 2024-2025 graduation will mark the end of the school year and the end of his career. After teaching 32 years of Spanish, Stewart will be retiring from Mason and from teaching altogether. The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS)’s retirement eligibility policy change pushed […]
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Emily Kemper | The Chronicle Mason City Schools has numerous resources available to students and families to promote learner mental and physical health, including the HealthSource of Ohio Mobile Dental clinic, which came to the Mason City Schools Central Office from April 21 to May 2. HealthSource of Ohio serves schools in Southwest Ohio by sending mobile dental and vision […]
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Aybika Kamil | The Chronicle Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said he has heard from administrators, teachers and parents who are seeing remarkable results after banning phones in schools. Now he is backing legislation to make that the norm. At an April 8 press conference, DeWine voiced his support for Senate Bill 158. If passed, the bill would ban cell phone […]
Read moreKaiya Lakes | The Chronicle Mason High School (MHS) takes pride in their seniors and each year’s graduating class, and as the class of 2025 reaches the end of their high school career, they have found themselves immersed in a season of celebration. Checking off each AP test they take, planning their graduation parties, and attending events designed to make […]
Read moreEmily Kemper | The Chronicle The Outreach Program for Soccer (TOPSoccer) aims to provide individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities the opportunity to participate in a team sport. By using their knowledge of sign language, students in the Mason High School (MHS) American Sign Language Honor Society (ASL Honor Society) are helping support this goal of allowing people of all […]
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Kaiya Lakes | The Chronicle Mason High School (MHS) seniors planning to attend the University of Cincinnati (UC) next year remain committed to enrolling despite the protests on campus. The university, along with other colleges nationwide, has felt the impact from the official termination of government-mandated diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, leading to increased activism on campus. Julia Leenellett, […]
Read moreAditi Varman | The Chronicle Proposed changes to Mason zoning laws could allow marijuana dispensaries to operate within city limits for the first time. This possibility has stirred debates among Mason residents and local officials. Ordinance 2025-11 involves zoning code updates that determine if medical and recreational marijuana dispensaries and other marijuana business facilities will be permitted in Mason. There […]
Read moreSahaj Datta | The Chronicle When school trips are mentioned, a vacation in Europe is probably not the first to come to mind. Currently, there are 20 students, from rising freshmen to rising seniors, signed up to take an international tour of a myriad of European countries and coastlines this summer. Student Activities Director Lori Howard and Middle School Activities […]
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Akshay Vadlamani | The Chronicle There is an unsettling trend in Mason, and it is not the latest social media challenge. The city has seen a concerning uptick in car thefts, affecting residents from teachers to homeowners, and prompting increased vigilance throughout the community. Mason Police Officer Aaron Shaffer, who has served the department for 20 years, confirms this rise […]
Read moreAllie Keim | The Chronicle With items for sale including baked goods, apparel, 3D printings, woodwork, jewelry and more, the first annual Mason Maker Market provided a space for student talents to shine. On February 22, 2025, Mason High School (MHS) held its first Mason Makers Market in the Dream Center. The event was held to highlight small student businesses […]
Read moreJack Mendelsohn | The Chronicle After an undefeated regular season, the Mason Academic Team secured its fourth consecutive Greater Miami Conference (GMC) championship. With a streak of excellence showing no signs of stalling, the team has established itself as an academic powerhouse in the GMC. However, the Comets have shifted their focus to making a regional championship run. The Ohio […]
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Katie Samol | The Chronicle For some students, there is nothing better than the surprise of a snow day. It is a quick break from the reality of school, a day to ease the stress and feel like a little kid again. But what happens between the first flake falling and the highly anticipated snow day text arriving? Before a […]
Read moreEmily Kemper | The Chronicle On November 27, 2024, Governor Mike DeWine signed Ohio Senate Bill 104 into law. This bill both updated the College Credit Plus program in Ohio and created the Protect All Students Act, which mandates that transgender students use the restroom and locker room that aligns with their sex assigned at birth. The bill also prohibits […]
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Kaiya Lakes | The Chronicle Mason High School (MHS) is constantly evolving: partnering with the latest organizations, creating more programs both in and outside the school and adding the newest and most interesting classes to MHS’ course catalog. In August of this school year, current hope squad advisor and Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology teacher Alex Beurket dove into teaching a […]
Read moreKatie Samol | The Chronicle In the world of artificial intelligence (AI), computer-generated imagery (CGI) and deep fakes, seeing is not always believing. Media literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, create and participate with media messages and the systems in which they exist. Being able to assess the influence of those messages on thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and […]
Read moreMatluba Eshonkulova | The Chronicle Stars have always been beacons of hope and symbols of positivity, happiness and renewal — at Mason High School (MHS), students have started crafting for a cause, bridging creativity and compassion through Stellar Wonderz. Stellar Wonderz is a nonprofit volunteer organization that creates crafts known as “Wonderz” that revolve around stars. The crafts volunteers create […]
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