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by Vanessa Harrison  & Nathalie Patangan   Chinese New Year is a holiday primarily celebrated by people in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. It celebrates the start of a new lunisolar year. This holiday begins on the new moon occurring between January 21 and February 20 and lasts 15 days. One important tradition is a family reunion dinner on New Year’s Eve. Since family is very important during this holiday, many people travel long distances to be together. They also eat

by Simrah Nageer On March 31, the Class of 2029 will be having a movie night. This event is strictly for 9th grade students. The movie night starts at 4:30 p.m. sharp, and the movie being shown will be Spider-Man: Far From Home . Thanks to the hard work of the class advisors, Mrs. Somma and Mrs. Sanchez, this movie night is completely free! If you are a 9th grader, you should take advantage of this amazing opportunity to reconnect with friends as we near the end of the school

by Raabia Noor World Hijab Day is on February 1, a day when people try on hijabs, promote the right to wear them, and work to combat discrimination. This year, like last year, the Muslim Association hosted an event on February 2 during which students and teachers alike had the opportunity to try on the hijab, make tasbihs (strings of prayer beads), and learn more about the Islamic religion. Snacks were available, officers volunteered or donated their own hijabs, and although

by Rizwan Nageer Are you still feeling the cold from the previous blizzard? The Key Club is holding a Hot Chocolate Sale on March 3! If anyone wants to grab a warm, delicious drink before leaving school on Tuesday, stay after school. Each cup will cost $1. The sale will take place from 2:45 to 3:30 p.m. in the lobby, and any Key Club member who wants to earn credits can sign up on the Key Club Teams page. Only the first five people who sign up to help will be accepted!

By Saad Khaniya, Brian Thelmay, Christian Orellana On January 16, Valley Stream South High School hosted a blood drive that focused on community, compassion, and responsibility. What began as a simple school-sponsored event turned into a meaningful day of giving back, bringing students and teachers together to help save lives. The blood drive served as a reminder that everyone can make a difference. In preparation for the blood drive on January 16, South’s National Honor So

by Kailin Aarons On January 22, South is hosting a game show night. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m., and there will be trivia for all age groups! There will be Junior High, Senior High, and adult divisions. Teams of students, teachers, and parents are encouraged to come out and enjoy a fun, exciting night.

by Oreva Emebu Valentine’s Day at school is about romance, and it is also a time to celebrate friendships. You can purchase candy grams at South for a dollar, and by making simple notes, most students find small ways to show appreciation for the people around them and spread positive energy throughout the school. It is also a reminder to be inclusive and thoughtful, since not everyone experiences or celebrates Valentine’s Day in the same way. A few kind words or friendly gest

by Brian Thelamy, Saad Khaniya, Christian Orellena Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a day to honor the civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. You may have heard his name before, as he was one of the most important figures in the Civil Rights Movement of the mid-1900s. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, and was the son of a Baptist minister. He completed his education by earning three different degrees from Morehouse College, Crozer Th

by Alyssa Prashad Once again, the Literary Arts Magazine is open for business for the 2025–2026 school year with its Open Submissions policy. Every year, the club releases a magazine featuring the talent and work of South students. If you like writing, drawing, taking pictures, and more, then this club is for you! If you don’t want to submit work to the magazine, becoming an editor is also an option. On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, I sat down with Mr. Florio, the advisor of the

by Nathalie Patangan and Vanessa Harrison “Spell pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis. ” “Uh, p… n… u…” Then the bell rings. “But wait—what on Earth are you even saying?” Some students in grades 7–8 participated in an event called the Spelling Bee, an activity for students who spell, as stated in the name. The Spelling Bee took place at South High School in the cafeteria during periods 1–3 on Thursday, January 8, 2026. To prepare, students were sent home with a list

by Domenica Russum Winterfest is an event that takes place every year from December 4 to December 7 in Valley Stream. This event, much like the annual Fall Festival, also located in Valley Stream, takes place at Arthur J. Hendrickson Park and includes various activities occurring throughout the week that community members can participate in. Winterfest is often one of the most popular and well-loved events that the Village of Valley Stream organizes, as the holiday season fil

by Arielle Ismael Cheering for this JV Basketball game was filled with enthusiasm, suspense, and positivity. The Valley Stream Falcons were going against Floral Park. The bleachers were filled with supportive parents, engaged teachers, groups of friends, gorgeous cheerleaders, and laughter. In the first quarter, the team was off to an amazing start, the score 34 – 12. Durning the second quarter, we unfortunately began to slack, causing us to fall behind by a couple points. Th

by Rizwan Nageer On January 20, 2026, the Class of 2029 will be holding a Hot Chocolate Sale right after school in the main lobby. There may be baked goods as well! Everything will be one dollar. They are raising money for other fun events in the future. Come and support the Class of 2029! Be prepared if you want to buy anything—the hot chocolate will most likely be gone soon after!

by Aryan Ismail The door-decorating contest has begun! Starting in December, South High School holds its annual door-decorating competition, where teachers and their students compete for the best winter-themed door. Teachers and students are allowed to bring items from home or even buy them to help them win. Throughout the halls of South, you can see winter-themed colors all around, students’ decorations like snow globes, and even a Wicked-themed door! At the end of the compe

by Leah Brown On the second Friday of November, South’s halls were filled with students in business-casual attire. This was a drastic shift from the usual sweatpants, hoodies and the occasional pajama pants seen daily — so why the change? The Wednesday before, senior Andrew Reyes made it his mission to get everyone to participate in “Quarter‑zip Friday,” a day for students to wear their corporate best and showcase a more polished side of themselves. Reactions were mixed: some

by Simrah Nageer On December 5 th , 2025, the PTSA hosted a Staff Appreciation Breakfast to show South’s teachers how much they are valued. After school on December 4 th , student volunteers, as well as PTSA members, gathered to decorate the teachers’ lounge with holiday and winter decorations for the Staff Appreciation Breakfast the following day. The next day, South’s teachers were greeted with a spread of delicious food and a cheery atmosphere to celebrate their hard work.

by Raabia Noor The Class of 2030 hosted a bake sale right after school in front of the gym on December 3. They sold cookies, Twinkies, cupcakes, donuts, and chips, each for only $1! Mr. Esposito and Mrs. Grillo oversaw the sale, encouraging passing students to buy something. Four amazing students sold the items at the table respectfully, with the cookies immediately selling out at just 2:50 p.m. The bake sale concluded at 3:15, with the Class of 2030 making around $100 to use

by Aarshnoor Kaur As South celebrated Halloween, the Class of 2026 arranged a week of fun. Students dressed up as their favorite movie characters on Monday, followed by Tuesday’s Sinister Twin Day, where students dressed up as duos with their friends. Wednesday was filled with comfort for Cozy Wednesday, Thursday was all about fall festiveness, and Friday marked Trick or Treat, when students wore their Halloween costumes to school. South’s Halloween was filled with spookine

by Vanessa Harrison Are you free on November 21st or 22nd? If so, you should check out this year’s musical, Chicago ! The theatrical troupe, advised by Dr. Fritz, is putting on this show at 7 p.m. in South Hall. It’s a story about corruption, fame, greed, power, and manipulation. The story centers on Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart, two women accused of murder who become rivals as they both fight for attention from the press. With popular songs like “All That Jazz” and “Cell Blo

by Waleed Khan Recess is important for students in school. It gives kids time to relax and move around after sitting for hours in class. Some schools don’t give enough recess because they want more time for lessons, but that’s not fair to the students. Playing outside helps kids stay healthy and strong. When we run, jump, or play games, we gain more energy and can focus better in class. Recess also helps us make friends and learn to work together, which makes school more fu