Henry Clipson | The Chronicle As students in Ohio begin the new school year, they face a stricter attendance structure leaving less wiggle room for excuses. Ohio House Bill 96, put into place for 2026 and 2027, states that if a student misses 5% of instructional time, equaling nine days, districts must notify parents. A…
Alessia Korvessis | The Chronicle The beginning of the school year means new things for many, but for this group of staff, the school grounds are anything but new. This year, five Mason High School (MHS) alumni returned to MHS to be teachers and a counselor in the same place they got their high school…
Maria Ataya | The Chronicle During sixth bell, standard coursework gets swapped for stock portfolios. At Mason High School (MHS), investing is not something students read about in a textbook; it is something they experience firsthand. Through the Comet Capital Fund (CCF), 17 juniors and seniors who completed the Banking and Investments course manage a…
Kaho Asai | The Chronicle The 10 minutes of a marching band show are made up of countless constantly moving parts. Spinning rifles, matching steps, waving flags and now 44 bikes. The Mason High School (MHS) Marching Band purchased bikes this year to use in their 2026-2027 show, becoming the first ever high school to…
Legislation hits close to home for MHS students Katie Samol | The Chronicle From the privacy of doctors’ offices to the common space of classrooms, a wave of legislation is redrawing the boundaries of LGBTQ+ life in America. According to the American Civil Liberties Union, 393 bills targeting transgender healthcare, education, school facilities and personal…
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle Getting a driver’s license is a major milestone for many high school students as they gain independence and prepare for the future. However, rising prices at the pump limit how far and how often some teen drivers can use that newfound freedom. The American Automobile Association (AAA) reported the national…
Ruhi Kaneria | The Chronicle In an age of packed schedules, AP classes and constant comparison on social media, students are navigating more than just academics at school. As conversations around student mental health grow louder, a new Ohio proposal aims to legitimize something many students already quietly need. A day to step back. Ohio…
Sahaj Datta | The Chronicle Mason High School (MHS) juniors and seniors will celebrate prom a little closer to home this spring, with the annual celebration relocating to a new venue. After years of hosting the dance at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, the event has officially been moved to the Manor House in Mason,…
The Ohio Scholastic Media Association (OSMA) has officially named Allie Keim as the Ohio Journalist of the Year, the organization’s highest individual honor for high school reporters. Keim, a dedicated journalist who has served on The Chronicle staff for three years, currently leads the publication as Editor in Chief. Known for her ability to craft…
Aditi Varman | The Chronicle Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the Ohio Department of Commerce (DOC) announced that Ohio’s minimum wage increased to $11 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.50 per hour for tipped employees. This marks a 30-cent increase for non-tipped workers and a 15-cent increase for tipped workers, part of the state’s annual…
