It’s undeniable. Middle schoolers date. They hold hands, pass notes in class, and stay up late to text each other.  But is going through all the ups and downs of a young relationship worth it? Though...

Dressing out for PE is a daily routine for seventh and eighth graders. But how do the new sixth graders, who have only started dressing out, feel? What is it like to undress in front of their peers? “[Changing...

Mrs. Deguzman is back! Although she taught online at Day Creek during Covid, she initially taught fifth grade at Golden Elementary. “This will be my third full year. I was teaching during virtual...

To those of the next and current generations, Be vigilant! With the ever-increasing presence of AI in our daily lives, including the release of ChatGPT and Bard; many questions have been asked by some...

Are you ready for the summer? As the school year draws to a close, anticipation for the warm and sunny days of summer is noticeable. For many, this season represents a time of freedom, relaxation and exciting...

As the school year comes to a close, the 8th grade promotion seems closer than ever. 8th grade students have mixed emotions. They have built lasting friendships throughout the course of middle school.  Some...

According to Merriam-Webster, a people pleaser is someone who “has an emotional need to please others, often at the expense of his or her own needs or desires.”  No surprise. People just want to...

Kind. Caring. Understanding. These three words are just a few that students use to describe PE coach, Ms. Rose.  Rose has been working as a PE teacher at DCIS for 31 years. And next month, she will...

Hours of commitment led to one anxiety-filled moment. Yet it’s exactly what they’d trained for. They huddled on stage right. Kelly’s dance group held their collective breaths, waiting for the announcement....

Since 2008, The Hunger Games book series has been an iconic story of war, love, and loss for young readers across the globe. Teens and adults alike have been captivated by the characterization and plot...

  I don’t have enough time. It’s too much work. My schedule is packed. With piles of homework, deadlines approaching, and the pressure to excel in extracurricular activities, it can...

She stepped onto the Day Creek Intermediate stage, hundreds of eyes on her. A spotlight shines overhead as upbeat music begins to play. She’s dedicated the past eight months to rehearsing since she was...