ESE program gets new bus
Story by: Addy Kondik and Gianna Grieco
October 14, 2020
After over a year of fundraising, Jupiter High’s special education program received their brand new, $100,000 bus on Oct. 8. It arrived on campus at 10 a.m. to the delight of students, teachers, faculty and staff. Principal Dr. Colleen Iannitti was overwhelmed with joy about having a new bus f...
Warrior football is back
Story by: Karson Ilhardt, Sports Editor
October 1, 2020
The Palm Beach County School District returned to brick-and-mortar learning on Sept. 21, the same day Jupiter High’s football players officially began preparing for the 2020 season. Although their season will be unconventional, the players are excited to get back on the field, especially following t...
Active hurricane season not over yet
Story by: Hayley Grimes, Staffer
September 29, 2020
The 2020 hurricane season is one for record books, and we still have two months to go. So far, we’ve had 23 named storms, eight hurricanes and two major hurricanes. “An active hurricane season happens as a response to warmer seas,” Aaron Lichtig, a Jupiter High science teacher, said. “Hurri...
Students return to new rules and regulations
Story by: Jason Dobuler, School News Editor
September 24, 2020
Public school students across Palm Beach County returned to in-person learning on Sept. 21. However, with new procedures and regulations in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the campus they returned to looked a bit different than the one they left. At Jupiter High, most hallways are now one-w...
Jupiter remembers friend and teammate Simon Baker
Story by: Gianna Grieco and Karson Ilhardt, Sports Editors
September 23, 2020
On a clear afternoon, with just a pop of clouds in the sky, Jupiter High students, along with friends and family of Simon Baker, gathered at the Jupiter Inlet to remember one of their own, who died by suicide on Aug. 26, 2019. The group of over 50, including Baker’s teammates from Jupiter High’s...
Study tips for online learning
Story by: Ava Goforth, Staffer
September 18, 2020
In a school year with an unconventional start, that transformed into a hybrid learning model, students are looking for ways to improve their study habits. Jupiter High started the school year online on Aug. 31 then opened their doors to students who wanted to return to brick-and-mortar on Sept. 21...
Reading your way through quarantine
Story by: Breanna Leary, Lifestyle/A&E Editor
May 21, 2020
Take a break from your phone or computer screen, and pick up that book you’ve been meaning to read. It not only gives your eyes a break but also your mind and is a great way to pass the time while stuck at home. Kailey Cubillas, a Jupiter High sophomore, absolutely loves to read and was an avid rea...
Jupiter High celebrates their ‘Champions of Character’
Story by: Gianna Grieco and Karson Ilhardt, Sports Editors
May 18, 2020
Jupiter High honored five recipients of the Student Athletic Community Education (ACES) Champions of Character Award on May 12 with a drive-by parade. The caravan began in Jupiter Farms and continued to the neighborhoods of Rialto and Egret Landing. More than 25 cars, full of friends, family and coa...
Pitching in: Thoughts on COVID-19
Story by: Kylie Ilhardt, Sports Editor
April 9, 2020
The Palm Beach County School District cancelled all spring sports due to COVID-19 on Monday, March 16. Jupiter High athletes were gearing up to start their spring seasons, but because of COVID-19, their seasons were suddenly cut short, leaving many to wonder if and when their season would resume...
Warriors of Jupiter: Michael Fleming
Story by: Katie Hiebert
February 25, 2020
Jupiter High’s Advanced Placement U.S. History teacher Michael Fleming has been an educator for 37 years. Although he loves teaching social studies, he is eager to begin a new chapter of his life after he retires in June. Fleming has always loved history and even studied the subject in college. He e...
Jupiter High senior athletes sign for their futures
Story by: Vanessa Rios
February 14, 2020
On Feb. 5, 28 Jupiter High senior athletes signed with colleges around the nation to play sports at the collegiate level. Emily Bodenheimer will be attending the University of West Virginia to play softball. Bodenheimer has played softball for 10 years and said she loves the competition. ...
