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Move The Chains: Ranking the Logos
Move The Chains: Ranking the Logos
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The Bittersweet Feeling of Senior Year:
The Bittersweet Feeling of Senior Year:
Signatures of SHS Seniors and Freshmen adorn the main hallway wall art.
Who wins? The Gorilla, 67 Sleepy Seniors, Or 67 Freaky Freshmen?
The Student News Site of Stafford High School

SHS Publications
The Student News Site of Stafford High School

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Stafford High School's Tyler Robinson posing in confusion over being mistaken as Charlie Kirk's assassin.

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The student courtyard left empty amidst the second lockdown as students evacuated campus.

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Gathered around the lunch table, SHS seniors are enjoying a meal in between classes while surrounded by underclassmen. In the past, the courtyard was for seniors only. This year however, these seniors are not guaranteed spots outside.

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Signatures of SHS Seniors and Freshmen adorn the main hallway wall art.

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Graphic by Shayleah Fines and Josselyn Angeles

Breaking the Fourth Wall: Debunking Cliche High School Myths – 84 Views

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Stafford High School's Tyler Robinson posing in confusion over being mistaken as Charlie Kirk's assassin.
SHS English Teacher Tyler Robinson “Absolutely Cooked” After Assassin Name is Released
by Josselyn Angeles, Jonathan Atkinson, and Olivia Rine – Sep 12, 2025
Virginia Standards of Learning assessments are a mainstay for students. Changes are in store for the 2026-2027, according to Governor Glenn Youngkin.
Virginia SOLS: The Good, Bad, and Changing Routine
by Aflonso Davis, For the Smoke Signal – May 28, 2025
Voters will hit the polls in Virginia and around the nation on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Government Classes: The Big Payoff
by Olivia Rine, Co Editor-In-Chief – Nov 5, 2024
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Tailgate Time at SHS
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