Bulletin Student Newspaper / News and Features 24/25

Mental Health in Schools: Creating a supportive environment for all students.

(Brianna Vance-Moyar)
The term "mental illness" is often misused or misunderstood. Mental illness is a term used for identifying a disorder that effects not only mood, but also behavior and thinking. According to The World Health Organization, “1 in every 8 people around the world live with a mental illness.” (roughly 980 million).

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Summer Theater Production

(Casey Hurley)
During the summer, Parrish Community High School offered numerous programs for students to get involved in sports and clubs across campus. The program pulls Parrish students in the Drama Club and the Thespian Troupe to help organize a community theater project.

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SGA Encourages School Spirit

(Haley Carriker)
Students started off the year with loads of school spirit. As the football season kicks off, the Blue Belles Dance Team and the Cheerleaders can be found on the sidelines showing their school spirit. Up in the stands, SGA encourages students to join “The Herd” student section to support the football team and fire up the crowd with excitement.

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PCHS Experiences New Safety Procedures

(Amelia Capellan)
Parrish Community High School has implemented recent technology and rules to keep our school safe. These include security screenings every morning and new building key cards. These new additions to the school are designed to keep students and teachers in a safe environment.

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Pride of Parrish Marches into a New Year

(Lexi Brielmann)
With Kendall Carrier’s retirement in the spring, the Pride of Parrish marching band is experiencing a change of director. Ron Lambert has taken over the position of band director after a three-year absence from the Manatee County school district.

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Parrish gets "A" status.

(Emma Fletcher)
For the first time since it opened in 2019, PCHS has received an A rating, marking a significant milestone in its educational journey.

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Photography continues their annual water balloon photoshoot.

(Casey Hurley)
On August 23, the second-year classes used the knowledge they learned last year to keep the “Water Balloon Photoshoot” tradition alive and well. Students took turns having a water balloon dropped on their head while someone else took pictures. This activity is a fun way for students to engage with shutter speed and capture the moment the water explodes.

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Summer Ends, Schools Begins

(Katelynn Edwards)
On August 12, 2024, students had to quickly adjust to new schedules. No more sleeping until noon, students need to arrive promptly to avoid the traffic. Guidance counselors worked all summer to build student schedules. Test dates have been set. School expectations have been set. It is now time to focus so students can have a successful year.

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Parrish Under Construction

(Paige Harlow)
The city of Parrish continues to expand with new neighborhoods and families who need schools to send their children to. As a result, Parrish Community High School initiated the construction of Building Eight, which has been underway since last year.

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New College Advisor Joins the Team to Guide the Bulls to Success

(Emma Harlow)
Senior year is exciting and new opportunities are around the corner, but it can also be stressful. With Common App officially open, college applications have become the center of attention. Seniors are working hard to finish all the requirements needed for applications.

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