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The Student News Site of Stafford High School

SHS Publications

The Student News Site of Stafford High School

SHS Publications

Classrooms may be empty on May 20th as teachers, students and parents decide to show up.
Stafford High’s Community left on the fence
by Randi Blackwood and Talayah Davis May 19, 2026

Following the discovery of derogatory vandalism in the boys’ bathroom, a highly anticipated update has been sent out by Principal Chelsea Tryon....

Facebook and other social media platforms have been circulating images of graffiti in two of the mens bathrooms at SHS.
Stafford High Community on Edge as May 20th threat looms
by Randi Blackwood and Talayah Davis May 7, 2026

A disturbing discovery was found in the boys bathroom that had administration, staff and students on edge. Graffiti entailing not only racially...

Darnell Crawford & Denae Lardge
Prom 2026
May 5, 2026

Hartwood isn't just a school, It's a reset
Hartwood isn’t just a school, It’s a reset
by Charley Wyche and Randi Blackwood May 2, 2026

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On January 19, 2026, the Stafford community lost senior Jaycob Hall. His family and friends remember him as an inspiration who moved through life with gentle humor, a competitive heart, and a natural ability to bring people together. Jaycob was 18 -years- old
Honoring The Legacy of Jaycob Hall
by Talayah Davis, Co Editor-in-Chief – Mar 19, 2026

On January 19, 2026, Stafford High School felt a quiet emptiness that no classroom, hallway or training field could fill. They lost senior Jaycob...

Stafford High School students held a walkout protest to decry the actions of ICE in the community, and in the country on Friday afternoon, February 20, 2026, in Stafford County, Va.
Stafford Students Hold On-Campus Walkout in Protest of ICE
by Olivia Rine, Co Editor-In-Chief – Feb 20, 2026

On February 20, 2026, Stafford High School students held a walkout in protest against ICE on the Stafford High School campus. Scheduled firmly...

Preston wright takes an early shot against CD Hylton on a game they later won on December 4th
A New Era Through the Athlete’s Eyes
by Ariel Evans, Staff Reporter – Dec 17, 2025

High School sports play a huge role in some students' lives. Their sport makes them their own unique self. Coaches also play a huge role in shaping...

Pre-Season Shakeup
Pre-Season Shakeup
by Layna Acors, Staff Reporter – Dec 15, 2025

The air at Stafford High is thick with anticipation for the spring sports season, but for both the Stafford Lacrosse programs, that excitement...

Stafford Seniors take on General Election
Stafford Seniors take on General Election
by Emilen Tones, Staff Reporter – Dec 12, 2025

Students at Stafford High School don't have to go through the complexities of democracy and aren't confined to textbooks anymore; they're able...

Stafford High Transforms to Christmas Wonderland with Door Decor
Stafford High Transforms to Christmas Wonderland with Door Decor
by Charley Wyche, Staff Reporter – Dec 11, 2025

As we inch closer to Christmas break here at Stafford, staff are showing their Christmas spirit  in multiple ways. From the Military Student...

The harsh reality of AI in education
The harsh reality of AI in education
by Charley Wyche, Staff Reporter – Oct 28, 2025

Lately, it’s been taking over our lives. Everywhere you go you see it. It’s mentioned in advertisements and companies are constantly trying...

The student courtyard left empty amidst the second lockdown as students evacuated campus.
Stafford’s Day of Malfunctioning Lockdowns
by Olivia Rine, Co Editor-In-Chief – Sep 24, 2025

On September 24th, 2025, Stafford students made their way back from a holiday, back to dimly lit hallways, crammed cafeterias, and overall confusion....

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

The shooting death of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk at an event at the University of Utah on September 10th immediately made headlines across...

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

Standards of Learning (SOL) season is upon us, and for some, this may be a magnum opus -- signifying all of their hard work and effort throughout...

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

Every Election Day, patriotic “I Voted” stickers are plastered on shirts, posted on social media, and serve as a badge of honor for Americans...


Josue Perales and Kayla Balboa from Texas pose after his marriage proposal during a special event organized by proposal‑planning agency in front of the Eiffel Tower ahead of Valentine's Day in Paris, France, February 10, 2026. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier
How do we know?
by Koda Hintz, Staff Reporter – Feb 25, 2026

Men, it’s the season of love, the season where we give a rose and chocolate candy to the girl or boy we love the most. But there is a question...