News – The Optimist

Schools closed until August, seniors robbed

April 2, 2020

That's it. Just like that, school is closed for the rest of the year. If it were even two months ago, no one could've predicted such an occurrence, but now it's all gone. Prom, spring sports seasons, senior skip day, graduation,...

Thursday the new Friday for South

Celie Kreilkamp, Staff Writer

March 30, 2020

The “screen time” debate is one that bridges a generation gap. It seems it’s everywhere these days- how much TV, phone and video game time is too much? Kids may groan, parents may nod in agreement. But what happens when students ...

Spring Sports Update

March 30, 2020

What will happen with AP testing? CollegeBoard introduces 45-minute online exam at home

March 24, 2020

Yes! The French trip will return following the Europe travel ban

March 13, 2020

Coronavirus and South: FAQ

March 12, 2020

South student founds Yellowwood Youth

Lizzie Allen, Staff Writer

March 10, 2020

South junior Josie Sparks wants to change the world. But first, she has to start close to home. When Sparks went to the Project Green Challenge finals in Oct. 2019, she was tasked with starting her own cli...

What’s the deal with finite?

March 10, 2020

MCPL to add new branch near Batchelor Middle School

March 10, 2020

South inserting robotics class for 2020-21 school year

Alexander Coniaris, Staff Writer

March 3, 2020

As we navigate the world dominated by technology, what comes next is a mystery to many. To Mr. Erickson of Bloomington High School South, the future is robotics. “The industry is moving towards [robots], our lives are moving ...

Students get involved with Midwest Pages to Prisoners Project

Katie Apple, Staff Writer

March 2, 2020

Blood Drive Thursday was successful

February 23, 2020