The student news site of Battle High School

The Spearhead

The student news site of Battle High School

The Spearhead

The student news site of Battle High School

The Spearhead

Op-Ed: Why SRG Will Fail

Jackie Ozanich, Managing Editor March 3, 2023

Standards-Referenced Grading (SRG) is a relatively new grading system that has been integrated into CPS since 2016, and will soon be making its debut at the high school level.       SRG is a new...

The History of Black History Month

Stalee Sheaffer, Photography Editor February 15, 2023

National Black History Month started in 1926 under President Carter G. Woodson. It began as a Black History Week, and was planned to correspond with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglas...

School Hours

Deonna Jackson, Reporter December 21, 2022

School days start from 9:05 and end at 4:05 for high school students, that’s 7 hours we are at school. Being at school for 7 hours, 5 days a week is a lot, and some of the classes that we are required...

Overseas Trade Offer

Overseas Trade Offer

Austin Nickell, Writer December 19, 2022

On February 17, Brittney Griner, a Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) star, was swapped out for convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout. ABC News states that the basketball star was taken into...

Drama Club Holiday Party Photos

Allie Easton, Podcast Editor December 19, 2022

How to Wrap a Present

How to Wrap a Present

Austin Nickell, Writer December 19, 2022

WELCOME BACK THIS IS HOW TO WRAP A PRESENT FOR THIS SEASONS HOLIDAY   First have family and friends Love your family and friends and find things they would like to have When you have...

10 Years at Battle

10 Years at Battle

Michael Pigg November 29, 2022

As Battle High School hits its 10th year of being open, we decided to look back at it --and our teachers’-- history. Battle first opened its doors to students in 2013, and since then Battle has been...

Alexis Lander

October 29, 2022

Alexis Lander, senior, is at the core of the Battle marching band’s performances, and is an outstanding scholar within the music department. If you can think of anything musical, there's a chance Alexis...

How to Carve a Pumpkin

How to Carve a Pumpkin

Austin Nickell, Writer October 27, 2022

How to Carve A Pumpkin Follow these 5 easy steps to carve the perfect pumpkin   Find the pumpkin that speaks to you as a pumpkin that can become the best and scariest jack-o-lantern out of...

Preview of the Football Season

Preview of the Football Season

Austin Nickell, Writer September 20, 2022

School has started once again for Battle’s staff and students, but the day they all looked forward to was the first Friday night. Football season was underway, playing against Park Hill. Battle ended...

After School Study Hall

Cohen Nguyen, A&E Editor September 20, 2022

The After School Study Hall is back once again this school year, and is ready to help you with all your studying needs! The After School Study Hall will be hosted after school from 4:15-5:45 in room G207.  Can’t...

Student Council Gets Inspired From District Meet-Up

Jackie Ozanich, Managing Editor December 6, 2021

Our BHS Student Council (StuCo) saddled up for the Missouri Association of Student Councils (MASC) Northeast 2021 District meeting on Nov. 8. This year's meeting was held by the current president school,...

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