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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

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...

Artic Amble Fundraiser Around the Corner

Artic Amble Fundraiser Around the Corner

Ava Wintrode, Staff Writer February 6, 2024

This year ARcTic Amble helps support all of the art students at North and will take place on Saturday, February 10. The ARcTic Amble is a fundraiser that the art department does each year to raise money....

North offers new African American Studies class

North offers new African American Studies class

Gabriel Newton, Staff Writer November 4, 2023

AP African American Studies is a new AP class offered by the College Board and recently picked up by Mr. Christopher Blackburn here at Bloomington High School North. It covers the histories...

MCCSC board votes to halt high school schedule change

MCCSC board votes to halt high school schedule change

Nash Henry, Staff Writer October 30, 2023

A 4-3 affirmative vote of former BHSN teacher and current Board Vice President April Hennessey’s motion resolved to delay the decision by at least one year until more information is gathered. After a...

MCCSC releases new schedule parameters; community responds

MCCSC releases new schedule parameters; community responds

Nash Henry, Staff Writer October 24, 2023

On October 20, the MCCSC administration released a statement providing a basic outline of the proposed schedule change for all four Bloomington high schools. This hasn’t stopped the community from rallying...

Plans to Change Bell Schedules Causes Uproar

Plans to Change Bell Schedules Causes Uproar

Nash Henry, Staff Writer September 29, 2023

Rumors had been circulating among students and staff for weeks that the corporation was seeking to change the high school schedules.  After significant speculation, confirmation that this was indeed MCCSC’s...

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