In 2024, the Advanced Placement/College Board announced a surprise move to change all AP testing to digital testing. MCHS students and staff were interviewed on how they thought the change would impact student performance and on the advantages and drawbacks of the new format.
During the day, 35-year-old Ronald Dalmacio works in Mason City classrooms helping K-12 students as a substitute para. At night, he takes on the role of a professor and teaches architecture to third-year...
The Key Club at Mason City High School hosted a food drive, hoping to make a difference in our community by donating to those in need. It was a partnership with the Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank.
“The...
On March 20th, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order significantly reducing the size of the Department of Education. This reduction includes defunding and dismantling the ED and reducing...
It’s that time of year. Students are decorating the gym and turning it into a “Woods of Wonder” for Saturday’s long-awaited prom.“We wanted to do something different,” said Kerri Foley, Prom...
The National Honor Society has inducted thirty five new members recently at Mason City High School. It is a big accomplishment that most don’t get into.
“It is a big deal,” said Michelle Buseman,...
Junior Blair Smith is raising funds for 7th-grade student Kahrson Hoveland, who was diagnosed with LCH, a cancer-like condition in his lungs.
“He is like a little brother to me,” Smith said.
Smith...
Mason City High School will begin ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) testing on Tuesday of this week. ISASP results are used to determine how a school measures up against other schools...
Mason City High School seniors gathered in the gymnasium last week for one of the final times to take their last class picture together.
“It feels awesome to be a senior,” said Max Lang.
The...
North Iowa Area Community College will open its doors on April 2 from 10 AM to 1 PM for a Job Expo Fair. The fair allows businesses to meet students who are seeking employment opportunities. Students will...
Junior Sofia Ahari qualified for All-State Speech following the Individual State Speech competition last week. The Riverhawk speech team participated in a variety of events and had eight speakers receive...
It’s a sunny Thursday afternoon nearing the end of the school day. Alone in her office cubicle, Ms. Rottinghaus intently types away at her computer in a bright blue shirt and black coat, a golden cross...
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