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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

George P. recently filmed an Adidas commercial in Irvine, CA.

Seventh grader scores big with Adidas photoshoot

Christine B., Melody L., and Alexandra R. August 29, 2025

At Day Creek Intermediate School, seventh graders usually spend their days juggling homework and afterschool sports. But for 12-year-old George P., one school day looked quite a bit different. Instead...

DCIS student forgets his water and texts his dad via smartwatch, asking for his water bottle.

Smartwatches in schools: a battle between safety and distraction

Miles Y., Leilani R., and Kevin H. August 22, 2025

Smartwatches have become a staple accessory for today’s teen, part fashion statement, part safety device, and, at times, part controversy. While critics worry about cheating and classroom distractions,...

Claire’s at Victoria Gardens, one of many stores facing the uncertainty of bankruptcy.

Claire’s jewelry stores face uncertain future, sparking nostalgia

Jumana A., Billie C., and Scotlynn B. August 22, 2025

Claire’s, the well-known jewelry and accessory store, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday, August 6. This marks the second time in seven years the company has looked for bankruptcy protection....

This was me during my Formal Wear Competition.

Breaking my silence: My pageant journey

Asia C. June 1, 2025

Being quiet sticks with you. It sticks when you’re standing next to your parents instead of talking to the group of teenagers who keep glancing over at you. It sticks when you panic before a speech presentation....

Isabella, the owner of a therapy dog, Sophia.

Paws-to-Share, a permanent home

Madelynn L., Bentley R., and Rylie G. May 8, 2025

In 1786, King Frederick II of Prussia, announced that “the only, absolute and best friend a man has, in this selfish world, the only one that will not betray or deny him, is his dog.” The Howl agrees...

Playing games in school.

The effect of technology in the classroom

Micah B. and Sofie Z. May 6, 2025

The teacher is in the middle of a lesson, as your friend is typing away on his Chromebook. Is he taking notes? Nope. He’s texting his friend in another class. Suddenly, the teacher whips on Net Support...

These are all members of CNN, Yearbook, Leadership, and Howl.

The elective season is upon us

Sofie Z. and Micah B. April 23, 2025

The stress is high as hundreds of Day Creek students are choosing their seventh and eighth-grade electives for the upcoming 25-26 school year.    The elective application process varied among grade...

Photo Credit info: A photo of the VEX V5 competition showing the different types of objects in the competition listed above courtesy of vexrobotics.com.

Building their way into the VEX national robotics competition

Micah B., Sofie Z., and Sydney V. March 19, 2025

Eighth grade students Olivia K. and Lawrence T. have been accepted into the nationally-renowned VEX V5 competition for middle school students. A third member of their team, Anna L. from Harvard Westlake,...

These are the twins, William and Harry.

Twins on campus

Jimmy X. and Alex V. March 6, 2025

A few minutes after the lunch bell rings, William walks up to get his lunch. Two minutes later, another kid who looks identical arrives at the front of the line. Is it William? Is he trying to get another...

Connection crew member Wyatt M. gives a gift to one of the ACCESS students.

Connection Crew brings valentines with a twist

Julia B., Abbigail M., and Aubrey O. February 25, 2025

Valentine's Day came to Day Creek’s ACCESS (Accessibility in the Classroom to Create Equity for Student Success) special education program this year, with a little extra love and creativity. This celebration,...

Day Creek Coyote, Hudson P., plays flag football after school.

Flag football intramurals

Jimmy X. and Alex V. February 12, 2025

For the first time since 2024, students on campus are tossing around a football. Intramural sports feature Day Creek-only students who compete against each other once the bell rings after school. Though...

Fortnite introduces a series of digital kicks.

Photo credit: Fortnite

Chapter two remix: A greedy Fortnite update?

Micah B. and Sofie Z. January 23, 2025

Wondering what it would be like jumping off of a flying bus as Ariana Grande onto a magical island, then two-hundred-pumping Peter Griffin while he's drinking a chug jug? Or recreating memes with Godzilla?...

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