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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

Pod seven and eight, shortly after the flood. "The water was just gushing down everywhere," said principal Tracy Wilson. Photo courtesy of Tracy Wilson.

A Very Watery Wednesday

Reegan Cook, Reporter October 17, 2024

Students at Grand Haven High School recently received two days off following flooding resulting from the failure of a boiler pipe on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The pipe, located in the ceiling between pods seven...

A student gets her temperature checked amidst the rise and fall of COVID-19 cases.

Community still feels need for precautions despite decrease in cases

Sydney Kroll, Reporter March 11, 2022

We are all familiar with the smell of urgent cares and the feeling of COVID-19 tests tickling your sinuses. Overhearing your peers and local news stations droning on about the latest variants and severities...

People should continue to wear masks in school until COVID-19 is under control

People should continue to wear masks in school until COVID-19 is under control

Addy Vargo, Reporter March 11, 2022

Take a gander down the halls. The students walking down them wear disposable masks, blue and pink alike, or cloth ones, be it in black or colorful designs. The Health Department’s mask mandate expired...

BOOKS: Students can have books delivered to their house when put on hold through Destiny Discover. Students are allowed to have up to 10 books checked out at once. "Right now our bus drivers are doing the deliveries to your house" media specialist Dana Rider said.

School library now on wheels

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor December 17, 2020

Grand Haven Area Public Schools  is now delivering library books to those who need them for the rest of first semester. “All students have to do is go on Destiny Discover and reserve books they want,”...

Students and staff must constantly monitor their temperature and continually check for COVID-19.

COVID-19 changes daily routines

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief October 7, 2020

Since returning to school, the daily routines of students and staff have been significantly altered. Principal Tracy Wilson explains changes in school policies and the new restrictions that have been put...

Interact club looks to spread light to GH community

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor January 14, 2020

Interact club is a service club that allows members of the club to go around the community and help out where help is needed.  “It’s an awesome group of people that want to connect with others...

Deputy Mackeller and Mrs. Schmitt along with others received the "school of the year" award for vaping education at GHHS. (Photo courtesy of Tracy Wilson)

GHHS named “school of the year” for vaping education

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor November 13, 2019

Grand Haven High School partnered with a few different organizations through the Ottawa Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (OSAPC) and was able to work and prevent the use of teen substance abuse.  “It’s...

Principal Tracy Wilson congratulates inductee Gene Van Dongen after his speech. "“The truth I have learned is that success is just a journey,” Van Dongen said in his speech. “It’s not a destination.”

Inductees honored at Hall of Fame ceremony

Morgan Womack, Co-Editor-In-Chief November 10, 2019

Attendees consisted of teachers, members of administration, retired staff and overall supporters of the inductees.   All of the 13 inductees fit into one of five pillars, including arts,...

Chelsea Bender assists students with a lab in her chemistry classroom

Learning walks show parents high school experience

Emma Manzo, Reporter November 7, 2019

WHAT'S THE STORY? Principal Tracy Wilson has several upcoming learning walks for parents to observe what high school is like for their students on Wednesday Nov. 19 from 1p.m. to the end of the day,...

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