Unique Charter School Offers Impressive Second Chance for Adults

More and more workplaces require a high school diploma in order to be employed – which is why this school for late bloomers is making such a difference.

By Cindy McDaniel

23 January 31 Views

High Schools to Provide SAT and ACT Testing Free of Charge

This new legislation follows last year's pilot program where all but two of the state's 459 public high schools provided the ACT for juniors free of charge.

By Jeanne Goddard

20 January 33 Views

American Teen Graduation Rate Reaches Historic High

Thanks to more positive reform for academic legislation, the USA now has an 83.2% graduation rate amongst high schoolers of all race and background.

By Tiffani Spengler

17 October 37 Views

High School Teens Surprise Blind Student With Special Yearbook in Braille

Maycie Vorreiter may be the first ever lucky high school senior to receive an honorary yearbook published in braille.

By Tiffani Spengler

09 December 47 Views

Teen Creates 'Sit With Us' App For Bullied School Children

Instead of being rejected and ostracized in public, kids can now communicate through this app for friendly, like-minded teens looking to make friends.

By Tiffani Spengler

16 September 33 Views

After Student Wakes Up From Coma, Classmates Redo Graduation For Him (WATCH)

After a student missed his high school graduation while in a coma, half his classmates staged a second graduation just for him when he awoke 3 weeks later.

By Jim Stout

20 June 34 Views

For 80th Birthday, She Gets to March With Her High School Band Once Again (WATCH)

For her 80th birthday, her daughter arranged for her to perform with the high school marching band so she could relive the joy she felt only in her teen years.

By Jeanne Goddard

23 July 42 Views

Team Won't Let Him Face Cancer Alone: Watch What These Teens Do

Teammates made a teenage cancer patient honorary team captain for their homecoming game, but their big surprise was waiting downfield.

By Jim Stout

09 November 34 Views

Watch 'Lunch Lady's' Ecstatic Reaction to Being Given a New Car by Adoring Students

'Aunt Debbie's' reaction to being given a shiny new Mazda from her students is enough to bring a tear to the eye of any hard-hearted cynic.

By Tiffani Spengler

05 June 33 Views

When Teen Despairs Over Finding Prom Date, Manager Gets Creative With Their Restaurant Sign

This senior student has been desperately searching for a prom date – and thanks to his good-natured manager, he might still be able to find one in time for the big day.

By Jeanne Goddard

05 April 45 Views

Students Ditch Electing Homecoming Queen and Give an 'Excellence Award' Instead

Chelsea High School is ditching the traditional title in favor of an award that places value on traits more important than social status.

By Tiffani Spengler

18 September 47 Views

After 77-Game Losing Streak, Watch High School Team's Reaction to Finally Winning

It's been a long time since this high school community got to celebrate a victory – but after almost a decade of losses, they finally won.

By Jeanne Goddard

05 September 40 Views

Pitcher Runs, Not to Cheering Teammates but, to Comfort the Batter After Season-Ending Strike-Out

Instead of joining his cheering teammates, the pitcher ran towards the batter so he could wrap him up in an emotional embrace.

By Tiffani Spengler

17 June 35 Views

High School Performance of 'Alien' So Impressive, Sigourney Weaver Surprises Students at Second Show

Despite a tiny high school budget, students did such a realistic job bringing the film ALIEN to life that Sigourney Weaver showed up and Ridley Scott sent money.

By Tiffani Spengler

02 May 42 Views

Hundreds of High School Graduates May Soon Be Wearing Caps and Gowns Made of Recycled Plastic Bottles

A new conservational campaign in the city of Atlanta could result in hundreds of high school graduates walking across the stage in recycled caps and gowns.

By Jeanne Goddard

30 April 42 Views