Category: Campus Life

Hawks celebrate Homecoming

One week, five spirit days, 100 mums, one pep rally, one  football game, one dance. The week of September 26th through 30th and first day of October Hawks celebrated their 6th annual Homecoming week.  “My first spirit week I dressed up as Superman for character day, it was something fun and cool to do,” freshman…Continue Reading Hawks celebrate Homecoming

Frightening reads and views for THE NEST

Whether you wish to read or view your Halloween frights, THE NEST has recommendations for you. Head librarian Virginia Bigler has the following titles available in the library: English teacher Kimberly Garcia is an avid thriller and horror fan. She has provided the following recommendations for each genre:…Continue Reading Frightening reads and views for THE NEST

Senior Fiesta rain did not dampen spirits

Plans shifted in a rush, again. The forecast for rain tested the senior class and senior sponsor’s ability to “adapt to the situation” yet again as the campus hosted Senior Fiesta, an outdoor festival alternative to traditional prom. Organizers began planning Fiesta when the district announced in April that prom would not be a possibility…Continue Reading Senior Fiesta rain did not dampen spirits

Post-High School Education: What are the Other Options?

Throughout school, many classes are specifically designed to prepare students for the university system and ensure that they have the tools needed to get into a “good college”. For many, college is not the right option. Whether it is the high costs, the lecture-heavy format, or the requirement to commit to one area of study…Continue Reading Post-High School Education: What are the Other Options?

2021 AP Exam Changes

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During the 2020 AP exams, College Board condensed the traditional three hour long, in-person tests, which included both multiple choice and free response sections, to 45 minute, online, free response exams. This last minute change came as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and was an effort to keep students safe while still allowing them…Continue Reading 2021 AP Exam Changes

A safe return to in-person school, increasing COVID-19 numbers in San Antonio

Four weeks ago, on Oct. 5, NISD schools across the city began transitioning students from distance to in-person learning. Harlan students who felt safe had the option to return to school on a hybrid schedule, where they would alternate between in person and virtual learning in two groups – group A and group B. Since…Continue Reading A safe return to in-person school, increasing COVID-19 numbers in San Antonio

New school year brings changes in THE NEST

Four years ago the campus opened with a total of 1,477 students. This year there are more than double that amount with 3,200 students. To accommodate the population growth, 17 new teachers, 24 portable classrooms and an extra lunch period making three lunch periods have been added to the campus life. Not only all this, but six…Continue Reading New school year brings changes in THE NEST

Returning students must wear masks: some offer more protection than others

At this time of the global pandemic COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) has recommended the use of masks as one of the most effective ways to slow the spread of the coronavirus. With thousands contracting the disease, scientists and health officials are searching for ways to keep COVID from spreading. The…Continue Reading Returning students must wear masks: some offer more protection than others