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PHS News

The student-run news site of H. B. Plant High School

PHS News

News briefs to start the week of 8/28

News briefs to start the week of 8/28

Savannah Lowry, Editor-in-Chief August 28, 2017

Taylor Swift releases new single, new look Taylor Swift returned to the world of music with a new single titled, "Look What You Made Me Do". The song was released on Thursday, Aug. 24, followed by...

Working at his desk on a Monday morning, Principal Johnny Bush organizes papers. Bush was previously the principal at Robinson High School.

Bush’s Big Plans

Jake Criser, Copy Editor August 24, 2017

Q: When did you realize that you wanted to go into education or do something that helps kids? A: Originally, I never wanted to be an educator. I thought it was kind of monotonous. (Laughs) It’s horrible...

Bus drivers gather at a table in the cafeteria to partake in the appreciation breakfast.

Breakfast expresses appreciation for bus drivers

Graham Hill, Staff Writer August 24, 2017

A breakfast was held in the cafeteria to recognize school bus drivers. These drivers are responsible for transporting hundreds of students to and from school, twice a day, every day.   "[The best...

Clubs spring into action

Isabella Ank, News Manager August 24, 2017

With the first month of school nearly over, clubs have opened up for potential applicants. Below is a list of clubs, along with where to find their applications and deadlines, for students who are interested.   Literary...

Eclipse Fix

Eclipse Fix

Jake Criser, Copy Editor August 24, 2017

A solar eclipse consumed the Tampa Bay area and the rest of the United States this past Tuesday Aug. 22. The eclipse left many staring in awe through their ISO approved NASA sunglasses, while others cowered...

School Board appoints new principal

School Board appoints new principal

Alexis Perno, Staff Writer July 18, 2017

Johnny Bush was officially approved as the new principal of Plant by the Hillsborough Country School Board at the HCPS Instructional Service building on Tuesday, July 18. Bush was chosen through a selective...

School’s Out!

May 25, 2017

A reoccurring free event every Friday of May from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., hosted at Water Works Park in downtown Tampa. The last two Fridays of the month will feature The Hummingbirds (May 19) and Johnny G Lyon...

A New Lunch Bell Rings

A New Lunch Bell Rings

Isabella Ank, News Manager May 18, 2017

A new bell schedule will be installed for the 2017-2018 school year. Although quite similar to this current year’s schedule, the new schedule features a considerable difference. Unlike prior...

News Update: Eakins changes bell schedule proposal

Savannah Lowry, Editor in Chief April 19, 2017

The bell schedule will not change for the 2017-2018 school, Superintendent Jeff Eakins announced April 17. Eakins has updated his proposed to be a change for the 2018-2019 school year, to provide more...

Gathering in the AVID classroom, students participate in philosophical chairs.

AVID hosts awareness week

Chloe-Amelie Aikman, Staff Writer April 12, 2017

The AVID program hosted an awareness week April 3-7 to help others understand what the program is all about. AVID, a program with roughly 110 participants, aims to better equip students with college...

Water Wars 2017 kicks off

Darnell Henderson, Features Editor April 10, 2017

The one and only Water Wars will make its debut appearance April 10 at midnight and conclude April 16 at 11:59:59 pm. And this year spares no expense as seniors, Riley Moran and Paxton Rhoads have...

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