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Dr. Beckley

Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Beckley

Evangelia Grivas, Writer October 24, 2025

Dr. Theresa Beckley is one of our assistant principals, as well as the IB coordinator here at Atherton. Beckley was an undergraduate at Heidelberg College, and majored in middle childhood education...

Atherton Hosts Its Annual College Fair

Miles Davis, Editor October 14, 2025

Atherton hosted its college fair in the large gym on October 9 with over 50 colleges and universities represented. Students walked around and talked with admissions officers from various schools, including...

The Asks, Awws and Awkward Moments: HOCO Highlights

The Asks, Awws and Awkward Moments: HOCO Highlights

Lily Kolter October 10, 2025

This year's Homecoming was a rager! Atherton won against Eastern 28 - 0, and the homecoming dance was a hit! Rather you were with a date or just friends, everyone had so much fun at the tropical themed...

Dismissal Parking Lot Traffic Guidance

Anna Scherzer, Writer October 9, 2025

As of this year, many Atherton students are going with a new flow by means of the guidance of new parking lot attendants. Student drivers and car riders alike are adapting to new extended regulations...

Asphalt Art: A Senior Year Tradition

Asphalt Art: A Senior Year Tradition

Evangelia Grivas, Writer October 8, 2025

Seniors have been given the chance to continue the tradition of painting their parking spots this year. Many students have gotten started, or are looking forward to it. However, due to construction,...

Girls Volleyball Recap: 9/22- 9/26

Girls Volleyball Recap: 9/22- 9/26

Callie Thornton, Editor September 30, 2025

During the week of September 22-26, Atherton’s Volleyball team faced two tough matches, against PRP and Central. Atherton began the week against PRP, suffering a loss of 3-0 with set scores of 16-25,...

Students socializing at lunch

Students and Staff React to New Phone Policy

Jainaba Jah, Writer September 25, 2025

The JCPS phone policy was approved at the end of the 24-25 school year. This year, JCPS has begun rolling out the policy, sparking mixed opinions among both students and staff. Atherton's policy requires...

Pep Band: A Closer Look at Atherton Musicians

Pep Band: A Closer Look at Atherton Musicians

Rain Jalando On, Writer September 23, 2025

The band at Atherton High School has grown in the six weeks since school began. Mendy Cumberledge, Atherton's Band & Choir Director, assists her band students, who motivate her to excel in making a...

Ping Pong Club

Ping Pong Club

Emily Derr, Writer September 22, 2025

Ping Pong Club has started every Thursday from 2:20 to 3:20 in the cafeteria hallway! In Ping Pong Club, people will learn the rules of ping pong, such as doubles or proper serves. Club-members will...

Norton Children’s Transport Team Gives Students Hands-on Experience

Abbygail Milburn and Anna Scherzer September 17, 2025

Since COVID, the Health Science academy invites Norton Children’s Just for Kids transport team to Atherton for first year students to learn more on healthcare. First-year students are able to get an...

Athertons Seniors plans after graduation

Zoe McNerney, Writer May 22, 2025

As the 2024-2025 school year comes to an end, many graduating seniors are embarking on new journeys in their lives. After many years of being in the same place everyday the class of 25 graduates are...

JCPS Announces New Phone Policy for 2025-2026 School Year

JCPS Announces New Phone Policy for 2025-2026 School Year

Miles Davis, Writer May 20, 2025

The Jefferson County School Board passed a ban on cell phones in JCPS schools during its meeting Tuesday, May 13th. The ban, which will become active during the 2025-2026 school year, will restrict students...

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