PHILADELPHIA — Naasir Davis had never used tools like a drill or screwdriver. Now the 19-year-old West Philadelphia High School graduate knows both, having helped build a new “porch” for the school, which he helped design. He is one of 22 teenagers who took part in the Design to Thrive summer program, conducted in partnership … Read more
For some students, high school can feel like the pinnacle of their academic career. After years of grueling homework and late nights, students may want to take a break from school before heading to college. More recently, with the disruption of the pandemic, studies have shown that more students are opting for a gap year … Read more
August is a busy month for college students. High school seniors can now apply to nearly 1,000 colleges through the Common App at commonapp.org. The 2023-2024 application is officially open. It is important to note which schools use Common App and which use their own online application. Common App provides a basic application used by … Read more
Carlisle Area School Board may consider a proposal to introduce a high school finance education course in the coming school year in August. A course outline will be on the Education Committee’s agenda when it meets Thursday at 7 p.m. in the large group classroom of the high school’s Fowler Building. “I’m really excited about … Read more
Editor’s Note: Every community depends on the resources and support that nonprofits provide to people, be it physical, material, or emotional. The Chronicle’s ongoing series, Nonprofit Spotlight, showcases the nonprofit organizations in Citrus County committed to making life better for all of us. To have your nonprofit considered for a Spotlight, here is the link … Read more
The Kiwanis Club of Walla Walla awarded three $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors from the Pioneer United Methodist Church on July 5, Kiwanian Don Gibbard said in a news release. Recipients are Megan Foertsch and Shea Kasenga of College Place High School and Hadley Beechinor of DeSales High School. Foertsch plans to major in … Read more
When you think of internships you might think that they are only offered to college students, but these days some employers offer them to high school students as well. An internship can be an excellent opportunity for high school students to test the waters of career paths they may be considering and improve the quality … Read more