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The Day Creek Howl

The student news site of Day Creek Intermediate School

The Day Creek Howl

The student news site of Day Creek Intermediate School

The Day Creek Howl

A group of 7th grade Coyotes participating in the first pajama day at Day Creek Intermediate.

Day Creek’s First Pajama Day!

Avah C. and Vivian O. December 27, 2023

Spirit days provide kids on campus with the opportunity to show their creativity while matching the school’s energy for a schoolwide event. The enthusiasm is pretty obvious, even for a parent in the...

This is Mr. Nemecek, a P.E teacher here at Day Creek Intermediate who is optimistic about battling cancer. 

What’s going on with Mr. Nemecek?

Avah C., Penelope M., and Plum C. December 19, 2023

Mr. Nemecek is beloved on Day Creek’s campus. He’s one of those cool, funny teachers that kids hope to have when they get their schedules in the fall. He is known for the fun and energy he brings to...

A Day Creek Coyote playing football during Lunch.

Mahomes, Swift, and a little bit of football

Angela A. December 15, 2023

The recent Patrick Mahomes + Taylor Swift craze has brought all sorts of new attention to Mahomes Chiefs team. But football fans on campus really only care about the game’s outcome.  On Sunday, the...

This is 6th grade Mrs. Harris’s tree in her classroom, she is ready for the Holidays.

How do you do Christmas?

Brooklyn B. and Brooklynn H. December 12, 2023

Each year on December 25th, a widely celebrated holiday arrives in homes across the country. While some travel faraway to feast with distant relatives and loved ones, others stick around to  enjoy a traditional...

Mr. Celis attempting to get that home run during the kickball tournament.

Kickball Tournament

Vivian O., Avah C., and Brooklynn H. November 19, 2023

On November 17, the day of the annual teacher vs. students Kickball Tournament, teachers and students passed by each other, soon to be face-to-face on the field. Everyone looks forward to this yearly event...

Halloween Bash

Derek C. and Ekjot M. November 7, 2023

The maze at Day Creeks Annual Halloween bash consisted of many weird lights, props, and anamotronics?

Halloween Bash

Brooklyn B. and Brooklynn H. November 2, 2023

On October 27, Day Creek celebrated its annual Halloween Bash. Those who attended enjoyed the carnival games, pizza and a movie, and a spooky maze.  “The haunted maze that we went through [was my...

This is Atharv M., a trumpet player in the  DCIS Band.

Fall band concert

Aliana G. and Kasela D. October 31, 2023

Lights beamed on the Los Osos stage, illuminating the Day Creek Intermediate bands. Music filled the theater, drawing the attention of everyone, mesmerizing the crowd with one engaging song after another. On...

These are some students dressed up for the final red ribbon spirit day of the week.

Red ribbon week

Kasela D., Avah C., and Sage P. October 27, 2023

Some people believe that Red Ribbon week is an artifact from the past that could have gone away with the dinosaur events of school in the 90’s. But, the reality is, they’re wrong.  Red Ribbon week...

Two 8th grade students, Victoria G. and Jacob R., are performing their auditions for the Peter Pan Jr. play happening at Day Creek.

Peter Pan Jr. auditions

Brooklyn B. and Scarlett B. October 23, 2023

Students hoping to be on stage or in a support role behind the scenes were filled with excitement as they prepared to audition for this school year’s play, Peter Pan Jr. They couldn’t wait to get to...

Ishaan was a finalist in a science competition for the 3M Young Scientist Challenge who created an app for blind people.

Ishaan I. rising to the challenge

Brooklynn H. and Vivian O. October 13, 2023

The 3M Young Scientist Challenge is a nationwide competition for young scientists like Ishaan I. While all of his elementary school buddies were watching SpongeBob, Ishaan’s passion for science began.   “My...

The expectations signs around campus have the saying, failure is not an option, on them.

Is failure not an option?

Brooklyn B. and Brooklynn H. September 18, 2023

Have you ever been told that “failure is not an option?” This simple phrase has been Day Creek’s motto since the school’s inception in 2004. The original principal and staff instituted it the...

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