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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

by Oreva Emebu AP World is a lot to remember, so here are some ways I make it easier for myself—and maybe they can help you too! 1. Don’t just memorize—try to understand what’s happening and why. It ’s not just about dates; it’s about how events connect. I usually think about continuity, which is a big focus in AP World. 2. Make charts with timelines. They help you see what’s going on at the same time in different parts of the world, and that can help you make connections—whi

by Ameena Rafeek Every generation has a movie that takes the world by storm—from soundtracks to toys and everything in between. For most South students, they might remember seeing Frozen  everywhere growing up. Kids all over the playground sang “Let It Go” word for word, bar for bar. For Generation Alpha, K-Pop Demon Hunters  and its hit track “Golden” have taken the top spot. K-Pop Demon Hunters , produced by Sony Pictures Animation, is about just what it sounds like: thre

by Asif Rafeek Did you know that there is a way to socialize, gain valuable skills, and look good for colleges that doesn’t involve physical activities like sports? Clubs! Clubs are a great way to do all those things, and there are many of them available at our school. No matter what you’re interested in, there is a club just right for you! Clubs are places where students collaborate and do things that they’re interested in. Clubs can also help spark an interest and help st

by Lauren Fraser, Alisha Akim and Alyssa Prashad Spooky Spirit Week South High School celebrated the last week of October with a Spooky Spirit Week. The event was devised by the Class of 2026 to commemorate Halloween and the incoming fall season. Throughout the week, students and faculty alike haunted the halls of South in their scary attire. Each day was dedicated to a specific theme. Spooky Movie Monday: On Monday, students dressed up as characters from their favorite scary

by Arielle Ismael October 10th was a night to not only shine light on the field but also to honor our graduating athletes, the Class of 2026. Festivities such as food, brightly painted shirts, face paint, and interactive games set up by the cheerleaders kept Friday Night Lights fun! The air was filled with the smell of fresh food being prepared at the food booth for awaiting customers. The sidelines were filled with cheerleaders providing uplifting support and entertainment

by Imran Rafeek and Aryan Ismail Starting in the fall of 2025, New York State implemented a statewide ban on any kind of personal electronic device on public school campuses during school hours. Under the rules, if a student is seen with a phone, tablet, or any kind of non–school-issued device, the device will be confiscated. The student or their guardian may pick up the device at the end of the school day. In the Valley Stream Central High School District, students must put

by Leah Brown Senioritis, senior slump, or even just straight-up burnout is something that is affecting South’s seniors now more than ever. With the second marking period rising upon us, teachers and parents alike are urging their Class of 2026 students to stay motivated and on top of their work; however, it seems like they just can’t do it. Some adults believe that senioritis stems from kids being lazy, while others find that it’s due to the distractions of social media and

by Aaliyah Pollard For the Valley Stream South senior yearbook, on Tuesday, October 28th all the underclassmen are taking a picture for the seniors when they get their yearbook. During your gym period, in the gym, everyone will take a picture. Photographers from Island Photography will take a full-body picture to be included as a mini photo in the yearbook. They will also give you the option to buy your picture as a keepsake. With many backgrounds to choose from, you can pick

by Kailin Aarons On November 17th, the St. Nick Toy Drive begins! It is being hosted by NHS and MHS, right here at Valley Stream South High School. Support the Toy Drive by donating toys — old or new!

by Saad Khaniya, Brian Thelamy and Christian Orellana The Under the Lights men’s varsity soccer game is an annual event that takes place at Valley Stream South High School. The game is run by the district. The coach for Valley Stream South High School is Coach Peter Mastrota. This year’s annual game took place on October 8th, 2025, on the main field toward the back of the school. This game gives the seniors of South a chance to play for the last time and is a grand way of say

by Domenica Russum The Valley Stream Food Truck Festival of 2025 took place on October 18th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Hendrickson Pool parking lot. The Food Truck Festival was hosted and organized by the Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce. The event included a variety of food, games, and music, as well as a Valley Stream Fire Department demonstration. Valley Stream residents took advantage of the enjoyable activities, including face painting offered by BOCES students enrol

by Ismael Ali-Barreto In Mrs. Keany's AP Psychology class, the students and faculty have taken advantage of a new platform known as MagicSchool. MagicSchool is an extremely versatile and useful tool that allows students to break down information, memorize terms, and set up study guides and practice tests to help them in various subjects. Teachers are able to set up an online classroom within the AI and create these study tools, which help students become more eager to learn a

by Eshal Imran What are candygrams? Candygrams are only the best way to surprise your friends on Halloween during ninth period! Here’s how they work: first, look for someone in your lunch period from the Class of 2026 offering you the opportunity to buy candy grams for your friends. All you must do is pay a dollar, write a fun note, provide the ninth-period class and teacher of your friend, and be prepared to hear from them about the surprise! Your friends will receive a bag