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The North Star

The Student News Website of Bloomington High School North

The North Star

The Student News Website of Bloomington High School North

The North Star

The latin classroom.

The Resignation of Latin Teacher Leaves Latin Students Without a Course

Lydia Butcher, Staff Writer September 6, 2025

Previous Latin teacher Miss Barnett resigned two days before the start of this school year, leaving this year’s Bloomington North’s Latin students without a course or teacher. Miss Strole is the...

The orchestra performs at last year's combined orchestra and choir concert.

A New Movement: Balogh and Herz Take the Baton at Bloomington North

Emiliana Carmona, Staff Writer September 5, 2025

Joshua Balogh and Christopher Hertz, officially hired on August 26, 2025, stepped into the positions of Bloomington North Orchestra directors this Tuesday. These positions have been vacant since early...

Stark welcomes freshman at Cougar Kickoff over the summer.

Matthew Stark Recognized; Principal of the Year

Emiliana Carmona, Staff Writer September 1, 2025

The Indiana Association of School Principals awarded Bloomington North’s own Mr. Matthew Stark as District 9’s Principal of the Year .The IASP annually recognizes ‘outstanding’ school leaders...

Mrs. Moranda Terwilliger

New Teacher Brings Passion for Culture and Language to Spanish Class

Emiliana Carmona, Staff Reporter August 26, 2025

Mrs. Moranda Terwilliger, hired in late July, embraced the role as Bloomington High School North’s new Spanish teacher, only about two weeks before the 25-26 school year began. Terwilliger taught at...

Each staff member will wear a badge like the one pictured with the panic button in Bloomington, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025.

Admin Address Student Safety by Adding “Panic Buttons” for Staff

Claire Watrous, Staff Writer August 7, 2025

Over the summer, the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) school board approved and signed a contract with security system CENTEGIX. This system includes panic buttons for all of Bloomington...

BHSN assistant principal Jessica Willis directing students as they prepare to enter the AP Environmental Science exam. (May 13, 2025)

MCCSC covers AP exam fees, faces costs from student no-shows

Kelton O’Connell, Staff Writer May 17, 2025

Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) high school students taking Advanced Placement (AP) exams this year didn’t have to pay testing fees. Before this year, each exam incurred a $99 cost...

Nora Defore, a middle school student, is one MCCSC student who uses SmartPass, the new pass system being implemented at North in the near future.

Bloomington North Introducing SmartPass, a New Online Pass System

Elia Defore, Staff Reporter November 1, 2024

It is a well known fact that many students must use the restroom during the school day, go to get a drink of water, or take any other type of trip outside of the classroom. To do this, students use passes. Currently...

Tokyo, Japan.

BHSN Japan Exchange Looking for Host Families

Nash Henry, Staff Reporter October 29, 2024

Are you ready for an unforgettable cultural adventure this Spring? Well, BHSN is thrilled to be partnering with the Yamate Homestay Exchange to make this possible! From April 11th-April 25th, high schoolers...

The entrance sign was damaged recently.

Entrance Sign Takes a Hit

Eisley Motz, Staff Reporter October 28, 2024

The limestone sign on North Kinser Pike that reads BLOOMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL NORTH has been there since 1997, so it was a surprise when drivers coming to school saw that our sign was split in two. A few...

Students at BHSN's 2022 Graduation Ceremony.

Indiana Reinvents High School Graduation Requirements

Eisley Motz, Staff Reporter September 25, 2024

Fewer Indiana students are enrolling in higher education. Students are graduating without skills needed to be employed. Some students who dream of enlisting in the military are disqualified. Student apathy...

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How BHSN is implementing the new phone policy required for all Indiana schools

Scarlett Boland, Staff Reporter September 24, 2024

A new law that has swept through schools in Indiana, and many other states, has left students dissatisfied and even outraged. Many students have been upset and complaining publicly, or even ignoring...

Podcast Studio

BHSN Journalism gets new podcast studio

Kate Johnson, Staff Writer February 15, 2024

Troy Cockrum, the teacher of the journalism class here at Bloomington High School North, was rewarded with a grant that supports North’s student’s creative passions. He was awarded an $1,800 grant...

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