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Juniors with open campus privileges can come and go during study hall periods.

Juniors Embrace Newfound Freedom with Open Campus Privileges

Tristan Wible, Writer November 1, 2024

Junior Parker Kraft is taking strong advantage of a new open campus privilege. “Open campus is amazing,” said Kraft, “I spend my time going home or in my car on Wednesdays for some peace of mind.” Noah...

Katie Sievers works behind the counter  selling baked goods to students on Friday mornings.

Sweet Success

Zyanna Jindra, Writer October 30, 2024

On Friday mornings, senior Devon McKee has one thing on his mind: stop by the Riverhawk Bakery for a sweet scotcheroo. It's becoming a highlight of his week. “Every Friday," said McKee, "Well, not...

Teacher Slips into 'Lincoln Luck' Shoes to Inspire

Teacher Slips into ‘Lincoln Luck’ Shoes to Inspire

Ja'Mariah Williams, Writer October 15, 2024

History students hope to get the right grade with the right pair of shoes. On Thursday, October 3, Katie Trask's 11th-grade U.S. History class had to take a quiz on the Civil War. Trask wore shoes...

Arms full and flashing big smiles, freshmen Addie Burnett, Carleigh Arjes, and Kinnick Onder are earning Silver Cord Hours by helping pick up at the Riverhawk Invitational (Sept 24).

Celebrating 20 Years of Silver Cord

Tristan Wible, Writer October 6, 2024

Freshman Ava Dengler isn’t wasting any time getting started earning Silver Cord hours. Dengler participated in street cleaning on August 15th near Rib Crib at Tiffany Drive. “From participating...

2024 MCHS Homecoming King Javel Lee and Queen Janae Hansen.

Homecoming Review

Ja'Mariah Williams, Writer September 28, 2024

Mason High School wrapped up its 2024 homecoming last week. After a week of dress-up days, hallway decorating, and daily homecoming trivia, students finally got to the day everyone was waiting for- Friday’s...

Freshman football players rally with the crowd during the Homecoming parade that led to a community rally in the Downtown Pavillion.

HOCO Highlights

Ja'Mariah Williams September 28, 2024

Social Studies Teacher Reacts to Recurring Gun Violence in Schools

Social Studies Teacher Reacts to Recurring Gun Violence in Schools

Ava Benson, Writer September 25, 2024

On September 4, 2024, the country experienced another fatal school shooting. This time four people- two teachers and two students- died in Apalachee High School in Barrow County,   Georgia.  A 14-year-old...

Students and Staff Adapt to Infinite Campus

Students and Staff Adapt to Infinite Campus

Tristan Wible, Writer September 16, 2024

Students and staff at Mason City High School are left in a whirl as they make the switch from Power School to Infinite Campus, the management information system (MIS) to track grades and attendance. “This...

The hallway outside the High School IC is quiet during classtime. Officials hope a new tardy policy encourages the need to show up on time.

New Tardy Policy Begins

Zyanna Jindra September 15, 2024

Mason City High School has introduced a new tardy policy affecting students in the hope of combating the nationwide epidemic of showing up late. “The hope is to get students out of the hallways sooner...

PRESS TIME: At the beginning of class, Journalism students in Mrs. Scholl's classroom hold a staff meeting. They discuss the newsworthiness of events affecting MCHS and its students.

MCHS Offering Journalism Class

Elise Dykstra, Writer September 12, 2024

After a five-year hiatus, Mason City High School has an official student newspaper again. The Riverhawk Press, formerly known as the Mohawk Press, is back covering sports, education, arts, and other aspects...

Mason City students work on writing an early edition of the Club Gazette.

A Look Back at the Legacy of the MCHS School Newspaper

Elise Dykstra, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

The first student-run newspaper of MCHS dates back nearly 100 years to the beginning of the Great Depression. It was established in 1929 under the title of The Club Gazette. Since then, the newspaper has...

Students are able to review their portrait shots moments after they're taken.

Picture Day

Tristan Wible September 7, 2024

Picture Day is a prominent day for schools nationwide. It offers students opportunities to portray their personalities and distinctiveness at the start of a new school year. “I want to look good,”...

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