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Eighth graders listen to a speaker during the Manufacturing Field Trip.

Annual Manufacturing Trip Introduces Local Opportunities

Harper Brace, TV Graphics Editor November 6, 2025

On Wednesday, October 22, the eighth-grade students traveled around the county for the annual Manufacturing Field Trip. Surrounding schools in the county also participated. The purpose of the field trip...

Shelby Sloan talks with Elementary students during a Halloween celebration.

New Opaa! Director Joins PHS

Lillie Johnson, Newspaper EIC November 6, 2025

This school year has seen many exciting developments in the kitchen. PHS recently hired a new Opaa! Director Shelby Sloan has implemented several changes to the food, including a junior chefs program,...

Senior Alissa Henry donates blood in the school's Blood Drive.

FCCLA Hosts Annual Blood Drive

Jackson Deweese, Newspaper Staff November 4, 2025

The annual PHS Blood Drive was hosted on October 24. The FCCLA hosted the drive this year, and FCCLA members played a crucial role in making the event a success. The American Red Cross partnered with the...

Cool Lunch Treat Remains Popular

Cool Lunch Treat Remains Popular

Ilim Ulukbekov, Social Media Staff November 4, 2025

There’s a new favorite in the café — ice cream! And it’s quickly become the coolest part of lunch. “We started serving it about a month ago,” says Shelby Sloan, Director of Nutrition Services....

The TikTok team, pictured left to right: senior Lucas Shinkle, freshmen Carter Vernon and Lucas Li, and junior Klay Turner.

New TikTokers Take Over

Chaise Case, TV Sports Anchor October 30, 2025

A new school year has marked the start of a new team of students running the TikTok account for PHS Media. The members of the TikTok team this year are junior Klay Turner, senior Lucas Shinkle, and freshmen...

Pictured is one of the any clocks in the school, stuck at 6:05.

What Time is it?

J. R. Cox, Newspaper Staff October 30, 2025

As many people around the school have probably noticed, the clocks in the school never got set to the right time and recently got stuck at 6:05. This is a big problem, considering students cannot have...

Class Cup Contest Continues

Class Cup Contest Continues

Libby Newkirk, Senior Editor/Varsity Football Editor October 27, 2025

The Class Cup was introduced at the beginning of the year. For each grade, students have the opportunity to participate in various activities throughout the year. Now that it is the end of September, grade...

Red Ribbon Week Kicks Off with Escape

Red Ribbon Week Kicks Off with Escape

Bailey Tyler, PNT Staff October 23, 2025

Across the country, schools and communities celebrate Red Ribbon Week, a week when people focus on saying no to drugs and other harmful substances.  This year, PHS is celebrating Red Ribbon week from...

2025-2026 Class Cup

2025-2026 Class Cup

Kayla Barnett, Managing Editor/Web Editor October 7, 2025

Below are the standings for the Class Cup as of the end of September.   First Place SEVENTH GRADE 26 points   Second Place SENIORS 23 points   Third Place (TIE) EIGHTH...

The Mineral Springs Hotel

Historic Building Uncertain Future

Lillie Johnson, Newspaper EIC October 7, 2025

As you drive around the square, you may notice an old, red brick building that’s slowly falling apart. That building is the Mineral Springs Hotel. The Mineral Springs Hotel was originally built in...

Local Mural Takes Shape

Local Mural Takes Shape

Kalyn Hannon, Newspaper Staff October 3, 2025

If you have looked around Paoli, you might have seen a few new art installations. These are pieces of art that are part of the Indiana Arts Commission, presented by Possibilities in Paoli. Recently, the...

A look at Rowan Chastain's work station.

Understanding the Virtual Option

Rylee Campbell, Newspaper Staff October 2, 2025

Students around the country were exposed to learning online during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some students have continued even when traditional school is back in session. PHS offers two different programs...

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