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The Schaumburg High School student news site

Saxon Scribe

The Schaumburg High School student news site

Saxon Scribe

The Schaumburg High School student news site

Brandon Padillo, Ami Sanders, Sarah Sekiguchi, Edie Silker and two others preformed during IMLEA

Saxons Shine at Illinois Music Education Association Annual Performance

Nicole Rafacz, Scribe Reporter February 19, 2025

The Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) hosted its annual conference January 29-February 1, 2025 in Peoria, Illinois. Schaumburg students Brandon Padillo, Sarah Sekiguchi, Evangeline Silker, Amelia...

Rohingya refugees are seen carrying rice and gifts at the Vocational Training Center (BLK) Building, in Lhokseumawe, on May 1, 2022, Aceh Province, Indonesia. Volunteers from the Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) distributed parcels and Zakat al-Fitr to 25 Rohingya refugees who were accommodated in temporary shelters ahead of Eid al-Fitr in Aceh. (Photo by Fachrul Reza/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Muslim Student Association Leads Successful Winter Clothing Drive to Aid Refugees

Noor Khalil, Scribe Reporter February 4, 2025

In a heartwarming display of generosity, the Muslim Student Association (MSA) at Schaumburg High School successfully wrapped up its Winter Clothing Drive, which ran from January 21 to January 31. The...

CASTAIC, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 22: Firefighters work as the Hughes Fire burns on January 22, 2025 in Castaic, California. The wildfire has spread 9,400 acres and has prompted mandatory evacuations just over two weeks after the Eaton and Palisades Fires caused widespread destruction across Los Angeles County. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

California Wildfires Continue To Threaten Lives

Ella Oakley, Scribe Reporter February 3, 2025

As California enters the peak of its wildfire season, the state continues to confront an escalating crisis that has left thousands displaced, millions of acres scorched, and critical infrastructure...

Dr. Judith Campbell officially begins her role as District 211 superintendent on July 1.

New Superintendent Shares Vision for Future of District 211

Izzy Schuler and Karolina Markowicz, Editors-in-Chief January 30, 2025

On July 1st, Dr. Judith Campbell will begin her new role as superintendent of District 211, planning to prioritize student success and district engagement. Her initial contract with District 211 is for...

Aspen trees, a keystone species, are dying at an alarming rate causing concern for many communities.

Climate Change and Extinction

Hanna Topic, Scribe Reporter January 30, 2025

Driven by effects of climate change, wildfires across regions like Los Angeles have outdone themselves in recent years. Rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, and more extreme weather events have created...

SHO members organized and collected gifts for local families during Schaumburg's annual Adopt-a-Family.

Open Your Heart For the Holidays

Ella Oakley, Scribe Reporter December 16, 2024

As the holiday season approaches, it's easy to get caught up in the craziness of shopping, decorating, and preparing for family gatherings. But the holidays are also a time to reflect on the spirit of...

Through UNICEF, SHS can help children around the world

UNICEF Club Makes a Difference

Vanya Medina, Scribe reporter December 11, 2024

Schaumburg High School students now have a new way to make a difference and do their part through the UNICEF club. UNICEF, which stands for the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund,...

Sanvi Shah, Tanvi Shah, and Visha Patel (left to right)

The Mind Shift: HOSA’s Campaign to Combat Stress

Noor Khalil, Scribe Reporter December 5, 2024

Schaumburg High School’s HOSA chapter (Health Occupations Students of America) is making waves with their latest event initiative, "The Mind Shift," a student-led mental health campaign aimed at addressing...

D&D club offers students an outlet for collaboration and creativity.

New Dungeons & Dragons Club Brings Adventure and Imagination to SHS

Hanna Topic, Scribe Reporter December 5, 2024

A group of enthusiastic sophomores launched a brand-new Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) club at SHS. This creative and collaborative role-playing game is giving students a chance to tap into their imagination,...

SASA Henna Fundraiser Brings Together Culture, Art, and Community

SASA Henna Fundraiser Brings Together Culture, Art, and Community

Noor Khalil, Scribe Reporter November 21, 2024

The South Asian Student Association (SASA) brought a vibrant piece of South Asian culture to Schaumburg High School by hosting a henna fundraiser, raising an impressive $158 for future events and activities.  The...

AI-generated photo of the Krebs Cycle.

Empowering Education: How AI is Transforming the Classroom Experience

Karolina Markowicz, Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2024

Artificial intelligence is rapidly making its way into schools across America, quietly becoming an integral part of the learning experience. Gone are the days where students relied solely on teachers and...

New Bathroom Rules Curb Crowds and Boost Safety

New Bathroom Rules Curb Crowds and Boost Safety

Vanya Medina, Scribe Reporter October 2, 2024

Lines forming outside bathroom stalls. Groups of students loitering by the mirrors. Some students even eating their lunches. Such sights used to be common in the cafeteria bathrooms, but those days are...

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