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Johnson So Far Speechless On Copycat Commencement
Despite the growing uproar over the commencement speech he gave at a June 13 Arcata High School graduation ceremony, NHUHSD School Boardmember Dan Johnson is remaining silent on the issue. »
That Wasn’t So Special, Dan
Calls placed to Johnson, NHUHSD School Board President Mike Pigg, Superintendent Chris Hartley and AHS Principal Dave Navarre weren’t returned. »
NHUHSD Paying $2M For $200K Bond – December 10, 2012
Last year the NHUHSD obtained $195,223 in bond financing for school repairs and upgrades. The district will pay off its capital appreciation bonds over a period of 25.4 years, meaning it will pay $1,975,000 for less than $200,000. That’s 10.1 times more than the amount acquired for school repairs. »
Arcata High Student, Parents Drown At Big Lagoon – November 26, 2012
Mad River Newspaper Guild HUMBOLDT – Three family members died Saturday, Nov. 24, after they were swept into the ocean at Big Lagoon while trying to rescue their dog, and then each other. Two of the deceased were identified by the Humboldt County Coroner on Monday as Freshwater residents Mary Scott, 54, and Howard... »
AHS, City Accused Of Civil Rights Flub – September 10, 2011
Arcata High School is again the target of a civil rights lawsuit, with an Aug. 16 complaint alleging that school officials illegally seized and searched a student’s cell phone and improperly suspended her. »
Arcata High Journalism Class, Newspaper Restored – June 29, 2011
The administration had no choice but to heartily reinstate our class for the upcoming year. We did it. »
Danielle Lehman: Dedicated Young Journalists Keep The Pepperbox Alive And Reporting – November 2, 2010
This isn’t just about preparing students to be future journalists (although that in itself is a noble goal). The skills they acquire, hone and apply on the Pepperbox will transfer to their futures and arguably ours. »
Michael Bickford: Yes On Measure Q – October 30, 2010
The district has listed the options they have in mind and the estimated costs. Once the bond is passed there will be an open, democratic process for determining the specifics. Anyone interested enough can get involved at that time. »
Kevin Hoover: No On Measure Q – October 30, 2010
Measure Q is like a starving panhandler begging for money to buy a diamond necklace, one he hasn't even picked out yet. »
High School Bond Issue To Be Discussed – June 24, 2010
Eye Staff Report ARCATA HIGH – Facing drastic funding shortfalls, the Northern Humboldt Union High School District is considering a $25 million bond issue. The matter will be discussed at the Tuesday, June 29 meeting of the NHUHSD Governing Board, to be held at the Arcata High School Multipurpose Room beginning at 6 p.m.... »