Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

Connor Maliesky and Allison Paradise in the cafeteria to advertise the new art club coming to the high school. The program is called Unleashed and will take place at the high school starting on Oct. 28.

The Epicenter Brings New Unleashed Art Program to Students

Peter Ver Duin, Editor October 17, 2023

Grand Haven High School is partnering with a company called The Epicenter to start a club called Unleashed focused on creative self-expression. Each session will span two weeks with eight meetings in total....

A display with some information about the new bond proposal greets parents at the open house on Wednesday night. The bond vote is scheduled for Nov. 7.

Lakeshore Middle School Tour to Answer Questions About Bond Proposal

Peter Ver Duin, Editor October 11, 2023

Lakeshore Middle School held an open house to address questions and concerns about the need for the new bond proposal on Oct. 10. After the initial bond proposal was turned down in May, the district reevaluated...

GOTAK takes practice very seriously, but still manages to have fun! Theyre practicing for their first performance of the year.

GOTAK Performance Season Starts Early at Lowell Middle School

Katie Snyder, Editor October 6, 2023

As the year begins, so do GOTAK rehearsals. The Celtic performing ensemble is a staple in the community and can often be seen putting on a show around Grand Haven. This year, GOTAK is starting early with...

Teacher Juli Dick works with Chorale Ensemble as they continue to prepare for their upcoming concert on Oct. 9.

The Music of the Queens and Kings Concert

C Kelly, Reporter October 6, 2023

The first choir concert of the year will happen on Oct. 9. The performance will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the PAC.  This year's theme is The Music of the Queens and Kings and will feature...

Belly Flop Contest 2023

Reegan Cook, Reporter October 5, 2023

A lady gracefully exits the library after using her library card to access the numerous materials and services available at Loutit District Library. Her heart now full of the knowledge she had gained from the books she explored.

Loutit Library Offers Cards to All Students

Nathan Burns, Reporter September 29, 2023

Loutit District Library will be visiting during all lunches on Friday, September 29, for students to obtain their own library cards. “We can get you a card in about 5 minutes,” Allison Boyer, the...

HELPING HAND: A student prepares to give blood. Doing so can save up to three lives. The blood drive will take place tomorrow in the Auxiliary gym.

First Blood Drive of the Year Scheduled for Tomorrow

Reegan Cook, Reporter September 25, 2023

The first blood drive of the year will be on Sept. 26, and it will be held in the Auxiliary gym. Tony Snyder and the National Honors Society will be taking over after Todd Diedrickson retired last year....

Opened in 1954, Lakeshore Middle School would be replaced by a new building if the bond issue passes.  The new building would be located at Lincoln and 152nd .

Bond Vote set for May 2

Peter Ver Duin and Katie Snyder May 1, 2023

On May 2, voters in the GHAPS district will go to the polls to decide whether or not to approve the district’s request for a bond of over $155 million to upgrade facilities and technology. Here is The...

FULLY STOCKED: The food pantry is filled to the brim after the Give and Glow food drive in February. Student volunteers Ava Prieditis and Graci Chittenden work to keep it that way.

One Buc Helps Another Buc

April 24, 2023

“One Buc Helps Another Buc.” This simply yet impactful mantra for Bucs Care Food Pantry helps to build safe and quality meals and bathroom bags for hundreds of struggling homes throughout the district....

Q&A with Principal Tracy Wilson about new E-Hall Passes starting tomorrow

Q&A with Principal Tracy Wilson about new E-Hall Passes starting tomorrow

Riley Vining and Peter Ver Duin January 18, 2023

Q: Why was the E-Hall pass instated? A:  We have some classrooms that don't use the passes, so we have kids in the hallway with no pass on. And it's hard to know where [students] are supposed to be....

A Class Divided: Students in Mrs. Deans room stand for the pledge while some of their peers remain seated.

Patriotism, protest or peer pressure?

Alexandra Bakker December 20, 2022

Every high school student knows the drill: zone out during morning announcements and wait for your cue to stand up for the Pledge of Allegiance. Some kids stand and say it enthusiastically while others...

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