Between the Bells

On this special senior spotlight episode of Between the Bells , we talk with graduating seniors Connor and London about the excitement, pressure, and emotions that come with the final weeks of high school. From senioritis and favorite memories to career plans, college decisions, and moving away from home, the conversation is honest, funny, and inspiring. Connor shares his dream of becoming a fligh...

Judgement. How does it show up in everyday high school life? From appearance and friend groups to social pressure and self-confidence, in this episode we explore how judgement shapes who we think we need to be.  We discuss the fear of being judged, code-switching around different groups, and the challenge of staying true to yourself in a world that constantly has opinions. We reflect on when judgm...

In this episode, we talk with our guest, SV Sophomore, Quinn, honestly about the stress of future planning, grades, and the pressure to have everything figured out. Through real stories and reflection, this episode explores uncertainty, changing paths, and the idea that there’s no single “right” plan after high school. It’s a reminder that growth takes time, mistakes are part of the process, and t...

In this episode of Between the Bells , we sit down with two 10th-grade students, Jason and Kyle, to talk honestly about what negativity, peer pressure, and bullying look like for boys in high school. We talk about how guys sometimes experience bullying differently from girls, why things can get more physical, and how social expectations can make it harder for boys to open up or report issues. Jaso...

In this episode of Between the Bells, we have an open and honest conversation about bullying—what it is, how it shows up in high school today, and how it affects students. We discuss topics like gossip, online behaviors, stereotypes, and the differences in how bullying can look for girls and boys. We share personal experiences, talk about setting boundaries, and offer practical ways to speak up, s...

In this episode of Between the Bells , we sat down with AP World History teacher Mrs. Derrico to find out the truths behind the scary AP label. From tears on her first day of teaching to the joy of helping students grow, Mrs. Derrico describes what it really means to teach and be a student in an AP class. This episode discusses everything from workload expectations and study strategies to managing...

What’s it like facing quarterlies, late nights, and endless to-dos? The Between the Bells hosts open up about study strategies, test anxiety, and the pressure to succeed in school, all while balancing school, sports, clubs, and life.  From study strategies to burnout, procrastination to perfectionism, they talk about what it really feels like to be a high school student juggling it all—and how to...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Not Christmas…but homecoming! In this episode of Between the Bells, we’re discussing all the things that happen before, during, and after the big day.  Topics like:  ·       Who truly enjoys going to the dance?  ·       Is getting ready the best part?  ·       What are after parties really like? ·       Is anyone having fun... or just pretending to? With h...

We are here for 2025–2026 school year! In this first episode, we dive into our district's new cell phone policy, "Bell to bell, no cell!" We cover what we like, what we don’t, and some unexpected benefits we didn't see coming.