In previous years, THE NEST has held first semester midterms in the weeks following Winter break, giving students an extra week after their break to study and prepare for tests. However, this year marks a change in that annual schedule, with finals being pushed before Winter break to the week of Dec. 14. With stress…Continue Reading Reducing holiday stress
As President-elect Joseph Biden prepares to take office in January 2021, his early policy reveals include changes designed to help teens and young professionals financially. Policy initiatives include making healthcare more affordable and lowering student loan debt. Biden has been served as a political leader for more than four decades. The Electoral College will meet today to…Continue Reading President-elect policies to aid teens
Bright white stadium lights shined over THE NEST’S spirit for the 2020 Homecoming game held in the 6A division and during a pandemic. Although a traditional homecoming pep rally and dance were not possible due to social distancing, the tradition of announcing Homecoming court winners at the football game was honored. Homecoming mums and garters…Continue Reading Hawks take the win at 2020 Homecoming game
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
Covid-19, the worldwide pandemic surging across continents has created problems for all types of events and holidays this year. This month specifically, health officials are finding ways to enjoyably celebrate Halloween without risking the safety of others. During a time where families and friends come together to take part in fall activities, one must ensure…Continue Reading Halloween safety guidelines during Covid
With two tiers of students already on campus, an additional group of students will be welcomed today. All students who selected “in person” learning will return to THE NEST on a hybrid schedule to ensure social distancing. Additional protocols and guidelines will be in place, including mandatory mask usage and daily health screenings. These are all…Continue Reading Back To School Protocols
The upcoming election on November 3 will reveal who will become the United States President. The election is between candidates Joe Biden, the Democratic Party nominee, and Donald Trump, the Republican Party nominee and incumbent. Those who are still unsure who to vote for can tune in to the next debate; which will take place on…Continue Reading New U.S President to be Elected November Third
On May 29, 2020, protests erupted across San Antonio in response to the murder of George Floyd by four Minneapolis police officers just four days earlier. These protests, ongoing for approximately five weeks before slowing down early July, aim to draw attention to the United States’ issues with police brutality and systemic racism — problems that…Continue Reading Black Lives Matter: Protests in San Antonio and How to Get Involved
Schoology has a feature that almost no one would know about. There’s a lot to take in when switching to a new program over the summer. Schoology is an online learning site that in many ways is different from google classroom. It has many features that people didn’t even know about and other things that seem…Continue Reading Schoology Tips And Tricks
