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Splashin' Into Summer
Splashin’ Into Summer
May 26, 2026
Seth VandenBerg competing in the Class 2A Semi Final Champtionship.
Mason City Boys Tennis Team State Bound After Super Tiebreaker Win
May 26, 2026
Senior Landon Arhart sits down for a one-on-one interview with retiring Industrial Tech teacher Richard Patras. Patras is saying farewell after 30 years at MCHS.
Mason City High School Journalism Students Create End-of-Year Newscast
May 22, 2026
8 Minutes of Things You Probably Didn't Know About MCHS
8 Minutes of Things You Probably Didn’t Know About MCHS
May 13, 2026
Pole performs their cover of Green Day's "American Idiot," which includes a verse written by lead singer Cashius Bagur.
“The Return of Something That Matters”: Battle of the Bands Revived in Mason City
May 7, 2026
Seth VandenBerg competing in the Class 2A Semi Final Champtionship.
Mason City Boys Tennis Team State Bound After Super Tiebreaker Win
May 21, 2026
Leighton Schutz and Lola Thomas (sophomores)
Girls Golf Season Tees Off
March 31, 2026
MCHS Senior recognized for joining 1000-point club.
Whitner Recognized for Joining 1000-Point Club
March 28, 2026
Magalli Gonzalez in soccer practice in 2025.
Teamwork, Friendship Lead the Way Into New Soccer Season
March 6, 2026
Playoff Push Continues
Playoff Push Continues
February 27, 2026
Is it Time to Rein in Chromebook Use?
Is it Time to Rein in Chromebook Use?
May 19, 2026
Controlling the Craving
Controlling the Craving
May 19, 2026
A Slice of the Trail
A Slice of the Trail
May 19, 2026
Anxiety is Real
Anxiety is Real
April 30, 2026
An American flag flutters on the South Lawn ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's arrival at the White House, after Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 1, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard
Why is our country divided?
April 30, 2026
Pole performs their cover of Green Day's "American Idiot," which includes a verse written by lead singer Cashius Bagur.
“The Return of Something That Matters”: Battle of the Bands Revived in Mason City
May 7, 2026
First after arriving in Chicago, the concert choir stopped by Cloud Gate in Millennium Park, commonly nicknamed "The Bean" because of its shape.
Choir Strikes Gold in Chicago
April 29, 2026
Bass Clef Choir members Zion Ondoma, Henry Hansen, and Zerik Nicholson harmonize vocals while singing "Prayer of the Children". “[It’s] a piece dealing with the Bosnian conflicts of the ‘90s,” said Associate Director of Choral Activities Matthew Jensen, “but is applicable to what's happening today all over the world.” The students will perform the song during Large Group Contests in Cedar Falls in May.
A Song for the Children
April 14, 2026
This year's summer musical was announced to be Les Misérables after a week-long reveal process.
“A Life-Changing Experience:” MCHS Summer Musical to Unite Past and Present Sentiments for Performers and Audience
March 20, 2026
Concert choir rehearses their medley, Chicago in Concert, at a dress rehearsal Monday night.
Follies Performances to Kick Off Tonight
February 12, 2026
Senior Landon Arhart sits down for a one-on-one interview with retiring Industrial Tech teacher Richard Patras. Patras is saying farewell after 30 years at MCHS.
Mason City High School Journalism Students Create End-of-Year Newscast
May 22, 2026
8 Minutes of Things You Probably Didn't Know About MCHS
8 Minutes of Things You Probably Didn’t Know About MCHS
May 13, 2026
Sweaty Palms, Firm Handshakes
Sweaty Palms, Firm Handshakes
April 13, 2026
MCHS Senior recognized for joining 1000-point club.
Whitner Recognized for Joining 1000-Point Club
March 28, 2026
Connection Through Keyboards
Connection Through Keyboards
December 22, 2025
MCHS Senior recognized for joining 1000-point club.
Whitner Recognized for Joining 1000-Point Club
March 28, 2026
What are MCHS Students REALLY Doing for Spring Break?
What are MCHS Students REALLY Doing for Spring Break?
March 6, 2026
Leah Gerrietts, second from left, performs a small group part in "Nunc Dimitis" alongside seven other female voices. Photo courtesy of Leah Gerrietts.
“A Monumental Moment”: MCHS Singer Selected for All-State Small Group
December 1, 2025
According to Rattay, choosing a good thumbnail, or the image displayed as the video "cover" on YouTube, is essential to the success of a video. Image courtesy of Elija Rattay.
Capturing Views through Video Games: Junior Elija Rattay Adapts in a Changing Industry
October 20, 2025
Che Whitner talking to students in the 'School Within a School' at MCHS.
Changing Lives
October 13, 2025
The United Nations logo adorns a window at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 18, 2025. It is the organization through which Model UN students simulate the process of debating global issues and developing policy. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Learning the Tools of Diplomacy
April 29, 2026
Senior Rain Sanchez practices her speech for competition on Thursday for Max Trip ('27), Keagan Tyler ('28), Kait Tietz ('27) and Logan Peterson ('28) at the most recent meeting.
Academic Decathlon: Onward to State
March 4, 2026
Front row: Julia Hines, London Philpott. Second row: Jayden Nelson, Logan Peterson, Charles Hines, Gabe Schaer, Coach Jeff Hines. Back row: Coach Bill Riesen, Colin Peterson, Daniel Edwards
Grinding the Gears
January 16, 2026
Academic Decathlon members (L to R)Donatello Tietz, Rain Sanchez, Samuel Marenge, Max Shelton, Justin Nkazi, Kaitlyn Thangaraj, Ryleigh Penn, Sofia Emami-Ahari, Maya Sajadian, Reid Carolus, Karson Willier, and Julia Hines. Photo courtesy of Allia Yarrow.
Academic Decathlon Competing at Nationals for Second Year
March 18, 2025
Front row: Julia Hines, Kai Tietz Middle row: Rain Sanchez Tyandre', Ryleigh Penn, Alfonso Villarreal, Isobella Villarreal, Maya Sajadian, Reid Carolus, Sofia Emami-Ahari, Kaitlyn Thangaraj Back row: Justin Nkazi, Max Tripp, Karson Willier, Max Shelton, Samuel Marenge
Eye on the Prize
March 6, 2025

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