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The Day Creek Howl

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The Day Creek Howl

The student news site of Day Creek Intermediate School

The Day Creek Howl

A few students listen to a presentation. 

Photo credit: Kayli T., Julia B.

Presentations: Are they really torture?

Micah B. and Sofie Z. December 10, 2024

You're shaky and sweaty all over. What did I write? Lincoln was how many years old when he died? Everyone’s eyes are glued on you, and you're shaky all over. This is a common scenario for a Day Creek...

This is a typical Brr basket.

Holiday Brr Baskets

Rylie G. and Bentley R. December 6, 2024

It’s two weeks before Christmas break and a friend walks up with a basket. It’s overflowing with all sorts of odds and ends like snacks, a blanket, a stuffed animal, a pair of cozy socks and more....

A Day Creek Coyote doing a wheelie down his neighborhood. 

Credits: Preston G.

The e-bike debate: pros and cons

Just down the street from DCIS is Day Creek Park, a baseball field used by Vineyard Little League for baseball games throughout the week. Aside from the expected wear and tear from cleats on the ballfield,...

Truman K. ,the puppeteer, with his shark friend.

Puppets for happiness

Micah B. and Sofie Z. November 8, 2024

News has spread that Day Creek Coyotes are watching shows without a screen on the school’s hardcourts. Local 6th-grade puppet show prodigy, Truman K., has been puppeteering for a few years but has...

The students are hard at work trying to perfect their lines.

Shrek the Musical

Riley G. and Bentley R. October 31, 2024

Day Creek Intermediate is heading in a new direction this year with Shrek the Musical. The play involves all grade levels on campus, though the majority of singers, dancers, and actors this year are sixth...

A Day Creek Coyote trips over a rolling backpack while walking through the halls.

Should rolling backpacks be banned?

Micah B. and Sofie Z. October 25, 2024

It’s not uncommon to look up and down the halls of Day Creek to see students with rolling backpacks. But are they truly necessary when a backpack can be easily slung across a shoulder?   Bernand...

These hippos were really hungry.

Spirit Rally: A Friendly Competition

Jimmy X. and Alex V. October 3, 2024

On September 6, the administration hosted Day Creek’s first ever Spirit Rally. For the first time in the fall, students and teachers enjoyed a little friendly competition at the onset of a school year. “One...

Emily has put in hours of preparation in hopes of winning an upcoming international Pangration competition in Romania. 
Photo courtesy of Emily’s Dad

Fighting for the Fun of It

Jonah C. and Mauricio P. September 10, 2024

A Day Creek Coyote continues to fight on a near-daily basis, all without risking a referral or a trip to the principal’s office. Local 8th grade jiu-jitsu talent Emily A. has years of experience in...

Bowling Wednesday.

Campus Connection

Jimmy X. and Alex V. August 30, 2024

This year at Day Creek, the administration has invited students to do something completely different. With several classes of moderate to severely disabled ACCESS students, our principal has created an...

These are some teachers who dressed up like teenagers.

Teenage Teacher Day

Scarlett B. and Brooklynn H. May 15, 2024

On Friday May 10, Day Creek celebrated Teenage Teacher Day. Students enjoy dressing up as their favorite teachers, and teachers dressed up as their trendy students. This was an exciting and creative way...

These are props used for a magic trick.

Exceptional Talents

Michelle W., Natalya W., Madi C., and Shivali C. May 15, 2024

Day Creek has about 1,300 kids on campus. And each of them possesses a unique personality and set of abilities. Some kids are athletic, musical, scholarly, artistic or multilingual. The list goes on. But...

A player during the boys soccer game against Heritage Intermediate School.

Day Creek brings back soccer

Brooklyn B. and Brooklynn H. May 13, 2024

For the first time in 12 years, Day Creek has reintroduced a soccer team to our fields. On Thursday, April 18, our lady Coyotes kicked their game off locally at Etiwanda Intermediate School. The boys had...

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