Mason staff supports student growth post-pandemic

Kendall Davis | The Chronicle With the effects of COVID-19’s learning gaps becoming apparent, Mason teachers and administration innovate to move forward in new directions. Across schools worldwide, teachers and students alike have noticed difficulties with returning to learning and behaving in school post-pandemic. With the shifting of expectations during the COVID years, it has been challenging for students to […]

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New book study fosters conversation on success

Srinidhi Valathappan | The Chronicle Mason High School (MHS) is full of students who strive for success at everything the school has to offer including the brand new book study.  This relentless drive often brings with it stress, burnout and a highly competitive culture that can take a toll on the well-being of students. Senior Nura Salem is a first-year […]

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Student leaders revamp XLP to better serve

Kendall Davis | The Chronicle With the growing necessity of real-world experience in the workforce, Mason’s Experiential Learning Program (XLP) gives students the chance to get their hands dirty. The XLP has a new team of student leaders this year. The XLP exists to provide Mason students with career exploration tools and connect them to real-world opportunities. The opportunity board […]

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Administration turns to unusual tool to keep lunchroom clean

Ruhi Kaneria | The Chronicle Hoping to keep students in line, administration institute cones to regulate left-behind lunchtime messes.  The Mason High School (MHS) administration is taking a more forward approach to improving the cleanliness of the lunchroom through the use of cones. These small orange cones, often showcased at the front table on the lunchroom stage, have been used […]

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AP Psychology teachers concerned about recent ban

Shrija Shandilya | The Chronicle On August 3, 2023, the state of Florida announced that they will be effectively banning the teaching of Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology. The state’s department of education informed school leaders that the discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity is illegal under state law. Both of these topics are part of the AP Psychology curriculum, […]

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New Kings Island chaperone policy stirs controversy

Alisha Soni | The Chronicle Just like a rollercoaster, Mason High School (MHS) students see the ups and downs of Kings Island’s new chaperone policy. On April 22, 2023, Kings Island began the implementation of a new chaperone policy. Now, all guests ages 15 and under visiting the park after 4 PM require a chaperone of 21 or older. Other […]

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Cooper seeks community input on district’s future

Taylor Murray | The Chronicle Coffee and communication is fueling improvement throughout the district. On November 28, 2022, Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Cooper hosted the first “Coffee with Dr. Cooper” session, where Cooper met with members of the community at a local coffee shop. These events have occurred monthly since then, and are an open opportunity for parents to come and […]

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Hilinski’s Hope Foundation addresses student-athlete mental health

Megan Lee | The Chronicle Seniors, Mia Keim and Yana Parker helped bring The Hilinski´s Hope Foundation to Mason High School. On May 3rd, 2023 Mason High School (MHS) welcomed Mark and Kym Hilinski of the Hilinski´s Hope Foundation to speak to students about the importance of student-athlete mental health. Senior Hope Squad members, Keim and Parker planned and organized […]

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MHS Fashion Club hosts second annual Thrift Shop

Josie Lorenz | The Chronicle The Fashion Club is teaching students to recycle and repurpose unwanted clothes. The Mason High School (MHS) Fashion Club held its second-ever student-run thrift shop on March 16 during student lunches. Similar to a real thrift store, the shop included racks and tables full of jackets, skirts, and other accessories donated by MHS students. MHS […]

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New StuGo constitution creates big changes

Alisha Soni | The Chronicle Mason High School’s (MHS) Student Government (StuGo) has rewritten the rules of leadership with their ratification of a new constitution. StuGo is one of the largest clubs in MHS and is in charge of planning and organizing school events, including Homecoming, Pep Rally and Kids Count. The function and structure of the organization are governed […]

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Aspiring teachers compete at education conference

Drew Hoffmaster | The Chronicle Tell students, they forget; teach students and they remember; collaborating with others, students will learn. Over March 11 and 12, 2023, Mason High School’s (MHS) Teacher Academy students attended Educators Rising, a convention hosted at Capital University for students across Ohio interested in teaching. Students competed in a myriad of competitions to encourage their exploration […]

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Holi

Elina Bishoyi | The Chronicle Holi is a two-day celebration in the Hindu religion. On the first night, Hindus light a bonfire to celebrate the triumph of good over evil. On the second day, participants throw powdered colors on each other, dance to music and eat food to celebrate love and new beginnings by commemorating a story of two Hindu […]

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Online format leads to surge in chess players

Divy Bose | The Chronicle Chess is in play once again. Dating back to the sixth century, the game of chess has been played around the world. Today, the game of chess is still being played, but not in the traditional way. Now, chess is able to be played on online platforms such as Chess.com for convenience and entertainment. Chess.com […]

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Write Place undergoes changes to expand outreach

Aimee Liu | The Chronicle The Write Place is making strides toward becoming the right place for students to get help with writing. Mason High School (MHS) English teacher Allison Catalino created The Write Place in 2018, and said it is “a student-led writing center that has excellent student consultants who can help with any type of writing.” The Write […]

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Young Women’s Club addresses teen dating violence

Shrija Shandilya | The Chronicle The month of February was Teen Dating Violence Awareness month and members of the Mason High School (MHS) Young Women’s Club (YWC) helped bring attention to dating violence with their own week-long campaign from February 20 to 24. Members of the YWC set up outside the Large Commons during lunches where they answered questions that […]

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Modernizing ACT format leads to difficulties for test-takers

Drew Hoffmaster | The Chronicle Adjust and adapt becomes the Mason High School (MHS) motto once again. On Tuesday, February 28, Mason High School (MHS) students took the annual school-administered American College Test (ACT) given across the nation. The ACT is a standardized test taken by high schoolers across the country to test a student’s English, Mathematics, Reading and Science […]

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PigAbilities team trains for Flying Pig Marathon

Elina Bishoyi | The Chronicle This year, MHS athletes will be walking, running and rolling across the Flying Pig finish line. The Flying Pig Marathon, presented by P&G and Prysmian Group, is the biggest annual marathon in Cincinnati. Runners can compete in various events like the marathon, half-marathon, 10k, 5k, and more. This year, during the weekend of May 6 […]

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Student vision of the district guides new designs

Drew Hoffmaster | The Chronicle Students jump on the opportunity to help define the future of the district. Mason City Schools (MCS) challenged students to create a graphic called a Portrait of a Learner representing their interpretation of the values of the district. On January 25, 2023, three student-created designs were selected by MCS administration, each student was awarded $100 […]

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