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  • The Sounds of South Finale is at 7 p.m. May 22
  • Varsity baseball plays Linton at 6 p.m. May 20 in an away game
  • Seniors, if you didn't order a cap and gown, you can buy one in the main office
  • Sounds of South spring concert is May 15 in the auditorium
  • The boys volleyball sectional will be May 14 at Martinsville
  • Tennis vs. Center Grove will be at 5:30 p.m. May 13 at South
  • BHSS 2026 graduation is at 10 a.m. May 30 in the Purple Gym
  • Healthapaloza is April 23 at BHSS-families can receive free bike helmets and gun locks
  • Girls tennis plays THS at South April 23
  • Boys golf plays Martinsville April 22 at Martinsville
The student news site of Bloomington High School South

The Optimist

The student news site of Bloomington High School South

The Optimist

Townie Hotspot List

Taylor Harmon and William Gibbons September 5, 2017

Despite the claims of B-town born and raised teenagers, Bloomington is “blooming” with things to do. From food, to coffee, to outdoor excursions, here are all the hot spots guaranteed to earn you the...

Students audition for "Rumors" play

Students audition for “Rumors” play

Lilly Thomas, Staff Writer/Photographer August 31, 2017

Bloomington Youth Theater, formerly Solarium Productions, held auditions for their upcoming production of "Rumors", a play by Neil Simon. The shows will be held November 17th through the 19th, so make...

Lollapalooza Recap

Lollapalooza Recap

Will Gibbons, Staff Writer/Photographer August 16, 2017

       Lollapalooza started off as, what most would agree, a major disappointment. The first show I attended was Migos, the most popular rap group from the last couple of years. As such, it was one...

Softball field construction

Softball field construction

Carlie Williams, Photographer May 23, 2017

As the school year comes to an end, softball construction is just beginning.  The softball field should be ready for the lady panthers by the 2017-18 school year.

Summer jobs/volunteering

Carlie Williams, Photographer May 17, 2017

Summer is right around the corner! With less than two weeks left, you might be thinking about all your amazing plans this summer.  Numerous activities take place: volunteering, vacations, hanging out...

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