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April has Found Its FAHS Students of the Month
Both April students-of-the-month say it came as a total surprise. Every month, Fleetwood Area High School names two senior students the “Students of the Month.” It is awarded to two students who excel academically and personally. Matthew Foose and Francesca Snyder have been selected as the students-of-the-Month for April. Both are active and engaged students […]
How to Avoid Summer Slacking
June 1, 2023 by thetigertime01
During summer, few take the time to think of schoolwork. Kids of all ages get distracted very easily. The most important part of summer is to have fun and not have to worry about too many things at once. The best thing to do is keep a child active, but he or she also needs […]
Disney Film Causes Political Havoc in FL School
May 31, 2023 by thetigertime01
A Florida teacher is under state investigation for showing her class a Disney movie with a gay character. Not knowing this would be a problem, she left many parents upset and worried for their children to be in this class environment. “I wasn’t aware the state’s controversial law banning instruction about certain LGBTQ topics had […]
Fleetwood Prom Held on May 5th
May 30, 2023 by thetigertime01
Friday, May 5, 2023 was the night of nights for Fleetwood Area High School juniors and seniors. From the beautiful venue of Stokesay Castle to the tasteful Italian food that was served, to the dance floor that got everyone moving, prom exceeded expectations. Compared to last year’s drowsy weather filled with rain, this year had […]
News Magazine Makes Strides
May 19, 2023 by thetigertime01
Students and teachers have been working in collaboration on the inaugural edition of the Paw Print. The newly founded class, News Magazine, has established something the school has not offered in the recent past, a magazine that will have district-wide coverage. This elective started only in the second semester of this year, making it brand […]
Eight More Fleetwood Students Ready to Play Sports in College
May 9, 2023 by thetigertime01
Eight Fleetwood seniors signed their National Letter of Intent on 12 April 2023. All student-athletes are going to different colleges but all have bright futures. Anthony Downs committed to Alvernia University for track and field as well as ice hockey, while majoring in criminal justice. He has been participating in track and field for six […]
The 2022 Fleetwood Yearbook Makes History by Receiving a PSPA Gold Medal
May 4, 2023 by thetigertime01
The Fleetwood yearbook for the 2022 school year scored gold in the PSPA awards. PSPA stands for Pennsylvania School Press Association, and this award focuses on yearbook critique. The yearbook can be given a score of gold, silver, or bronze. In order to win the award, the yearbook needs to score gold in all four […]
Fleetwood Seniors Named March Students-of-the-Month
May 3, 2023 by thetigertime01
It is that time of the month again when the students-of-the-month are announced. The students-of-the-month for March were Connor Tucci and Meghan Emery. Meghan and Connor have both displayed strong academic work and great character. “I think I was selected to be student-of-themMonth because I am fortunate enough to have good relationships with teachers who […]
History Club Competes at Regional Level
April 27, 2023 by thetigertime01
On Saturday, 18 March, students involved in the history club competed in the annual regional competition. Students from both regions eight and nine combined to meet at Messiah University, near Mechanicsburg. This move comes after it was held at Kutztown University for the past several years. The theme for the competition this year was Frontiers […]
FAHS Planning “Enchanted” Prom Night
April 25, 2023 by thetigertime01
Save the date! Prom will be on May 5th, starting at 5:00 p.m. and ending at 10:00 p.m. The theme is “Enchanted,” and many students expect it to be better than ever before. The memory-making evening will be hosted at Stokesay Castle in Reading, PA. There has been a lot of planning for the prom. […]
FAHS’s Music Trip Adds to The Disney Magic
April 3, 2023 by thetigertime01
From February 26th through March 1st, students involved in FAHS music programs took a trip to Florida. Universal Studios and Walt Disney World were the featured major attractions. The trip itself runs once every four years. Many students anticipated this outing for a long time, especially considering no other school trip is similar to it. […]
April Fools: FAHS to Prohibit Camo over Fears of Invisibility
April 1, 2023 by thetigertimes
The tyranny of the easily seen has finally reached Fleetwood. Fleetwood has banned camouflage. The decision is not without controversy. This has many students in an uproar. The school’s reason for banning camo? It makes it more difficult to see students. “This is blatant authoritarianism, worse than anything I have ever seen,” Fleetwood Area High […]
Jared Speece and Harmoni Stoudt Named January Students-of-the-Month
March 28, 2023 by thetigertimes
The FAHS students of the month have been identified for January 2023 as Jared Speece and Harmoni Stoudt. Stoudt and Speece both pride themselves on their work ethic and are happy to receive this award. “Part of it is that I’m always putting forth my best effort in everything I do,” Stoudt said. “I think […]
Two Fleetwood Seniors Named February Students of the Month
March 22, 2023 by thetigertime01
Fleetwood seniors Addison Hostetler and Emily Walbert were named February students of the month at FAHS. This award is a large accomplishment and shows the work ethic of both students. Addison Hostetler, daughter of Brian and Christie Hostetler, is involved in student council, science olympiad, Model UN, chorus, volleyball, bowling, track, National Honor Society, Rho […]
Schools Become Battlegrounds for State Gender Politics
March 17, 2023 by thetigertime01
Many teenagers do not express to their parents that they would like to change their gender or pronouns. They do not think their parents would approve and do not want to risk disappointing them. In many religious communities, various forms of gender and sexual expression are frowned upon. This can be a major factor in […]
Clark and Menet Named December Students of the Month
March 6, 2023 by thetigertime01
Two deserving seniors, Taylor Clark and Laura Menet, were named December students of the month by FAHS faculty. Both students take part in numerous activities inside and outside of school. Taylor Clark, the daughter of Michael and Sherry Clark, is involved in the student council, yearbook, and women’s empowerment club. She is an officer of […]
FAHS Seniors are Awarded November Students of the Month
February 8, 2023 by thetigertime01
Fleetwood seniors Baxter Biehl and Samuel Mitten were recently named November Students of the Month. Baxter Biehl, the son of Bradley and Brooke Biehl, participates in numerous activities for Fleetwood. He is involved in soccer, tennis, volleyball, men’s chorus, band, chorus, orchestra, choraliers, wind ensemble, vocal ensemble, pit orchestra, marching band, jazz band, chess club, […]
This Baker Works with a Different Kind of Pi
February 2, 2023 by thetigertime01
Ms. Vanessa Baker is a new math teacher in the Fleetwood Area School District. She teaches 10th and 11th grade in room 206. Teaching SAT prep, geometry, and Algebra 2, she is 22 years old, and she graduated from Albright College in the Spring of 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Secondary teaching. Baker […]
Fleetwood Seniors Ready to Play College Ball
January 30, 2023 by thetigertime01
On November 9, 2022, six Fleetwood student-athletes signed their National Letter of Intent. Two of those athletes were Kaitlyn Pytleski and Tyler Szilli. Kaitlyn Pytleski committed to Kutztown University to play softball and Tyler Szilli decided to continue his baseball career at Alvernia. Tyler has been playing baseball for 12 years. His passion for the sport […]
Fleetwood Senior Siblings Sign Letters of Intent
January 27, 2023 by thetigertime01
It’s off to college lacrosse for some Fleetwood twins. Jocelyn and Karissa Doerr are seniors at Fleetwood Area High School. They play lacrosse for the Schuylkill Valley Panthers. On November 9th, they signed letters of intent to play lacrosse for the University of Mount Olive in Mount Olive, North Carolina. Jocelyn and Karissa Doerr were among […]
Is the Snow Day Dead?
January 23, 2023 by thetigertime01
Fleetwood Area High School Flexible Instruction Days (FID) are meant to benefit students education. An important aspect of high school is making sure grades are good and one’s mind is focused on school work, studying, and homework. Snow days can be different for many people. “FID days are pointless when it comes to doing work,” Fleetwood […]
COVID-19 Still Altering the Teaching Profession
January 13, 2023 by thetigertimes
The COVID-19 virus has affected many. In one way or another, it has changed everyone’s life. Schooling experienced much change as a whole. COVID affected the students and the classroom, but had perhaps the largest impact on teachers. Teachers had to cope with students being out because of COVID, half of the school missing each […]
COVID-19 Represents a Clear Stumbling Block for Students
January 11, 2023 by thetigertimes
After the effects of COVID-19 on the entire school system, students have felt the impact in a variety of ways. Grades, assignments, and attendance have seen these most alterations. In order to understand the impact COVID had, it’s important to find out how students responded after feeling its effects. “Before the pandemic, about 1 in […]
COVID-19 Still Affecting Classrooms
January 10, 2023 by thetigertimes
For two years, the American education system saw unprecedented changes to environments and structure. How did Fleetwood handle the change? Covid-19 created a shift in classroom dynamics that affected both students and teachers. Some things made a positive change, while others are still plighting the school with disconnectivity and fear. As students and staff looked […]
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June 2, 2023 by thetigertime01
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