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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

Do you like Daylight Saving ?

Grayson Irwin, Staff Writer March 10, 2023

Daylight savings is one of the most captivating topics in the world. Daylight savings was created to maximize sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere. When days lengthen in the spring and wane in the fall,...

Why I hated Netflix's "Wednesday"

Why I hated Netflix’s “Wednesday”

Laynie Rearick, Staff Writer January 20, 2023

In what may get me canceled by the #Wenclair (Wednesday Addams + Enid Sinclair) shippers or the Tim Burton stans, I am unable to hold back from speaking my truth: I don’t like Netflix’s Wednesday. This...

The epic journey to the fourth floor

Truman Daleke, Staff Writer January 20, 2023

South students remember walking up the stairs to the third floor as ambitious freshmen, yet to be dulled to the husks we become as seniors, wondering what was in the land beyond. What was once a topic...

A less than jolly review of Elf the Musical

Laynie Rearick, Staff Writer January 4, 2023

"Elf the Musical is a good musical.” “No it’s not.” “Yes it is.” “No it’s not.” “Yes it is.” The above is my last two remaining brain cells arguing with each other over what to...

New Winter Guard starts their first season

Aidan Martin, Staff Writer November 30, 2022

The band director, Will Nicholas, of Bloomington South, has announced the start of the Winter Guard this year after a long absence of over 20 years and has taken charge under the direction of head coach...

Into the Woods is Coming to the BHSS Theatre

Jack Crystal, Staff Writer November 4, 2022

         If you are a triple threat -someone who can act, sing and dance- you are eligible to audition for the Into the Woods production. Students are now able to reserve an audition slot via...

Top Horror Movies

Elliot Thurston, Staff Writer September 27, 2022

  Us Us has to be one of the best psychological thriller movies out there. Director Jordan Peele dives into a deeper plot compared to his other films, marking his territory in the directing...

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