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Julius James with his sibling at University of California Los Angeles
From left to right: Jaylan, Maliyah, Julius, Mya

Students illuminate the hardest parts of the UC application process

Sarah Gray, Consumnes Oaks High School December 5, 2024

With University of California applications due on Dec. 2, many high school students have just finished submitting their applications. For many high school seniors, applying to college is a monumental...

18 and empowered: My first voting experience

18 and empowered: My first voting experience

Sarah Gray, Consumnes Oaks High School November 6, 2024

Turning 18 is a significant milestone in many cultures, symbolizing the transition into adulthood and the accompanying responsibilities and rights. For me, this year marks not only my coming of age but...

Cosumnes Oaks High School Hype Dance Company at 2024 Annual Showcase ‘Elements in Motion’

Prop 28 brings as many problems as solutions to arts and music funding

Skyla Nguyen, Consumnes Oaks High School October 22, 2024

In 2022, nearly seven million California voters approved Proposition 28: The Arts and Music in Schools Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act. The proposition provides around $800 million to $1 billion...

The Pleasant Grove Eagle Run Meet with participating Sacramento schools in the Division 1 region.

UNITED STRIDES

Rania Elguessab, Consumnes Oaks High School October 8, 2024

During the cross country season, which spans from summer to winter, runners from various schools across the region discover that the sport is about much more than personal achievement. Runners say it’s...

I am a sophomore at St. Francis High School with a passion for writing and the performing arts.

AP exams go digital: a new era for high school testing and a new challenge for students

Skyla Nguyen, Consumnes Oaks High School September 4, 2024

Every year millions of students from high schools across the globe have the opportunity to sit down to take one or more college-level courses and/or exams.  The Advanced Placement program, which offers...

The inaugural Consumnes Oaks girls flag football team, fall 2024.

CIF approves girls flag football, Cosumnes Oaks High welcomes the opportunity

Sarah Gray, Cosumnes Oaks High School September 4, 2024

In a groundbreaking development for local high school sports, Elk Grove Unified School District announced that high schools in the district will have to offer a new sport, girls flag football.  Title...

Sacramento high school students, social justice leaders and adults gathered at the Valley Hi-North Laguna Library in July to participate in the “Abolition and Me: Stonewall’s Legacy” workshop.

Teen-led organization advocates for prison reform at socio-political education workshop 

Charynna Torres Calderon, Rania Elguessab, Consumnes Oaks High School September 3, 2024

By Rania Elguessab and Charynna Torres-Calderon Pe Benito Sacramento high school students, social justice leaders and curious adults gathered at the Valley Hi-North Laguna Library in late July to participate...

Peer Support and Mentoring Club helps Cosumnes Oaks counselors host Mental Health Awareness Month booths

Peer Support and Mentoring Club helps Cosumnes Oaks counselors host Mental Health Awareness Month booths

Charynna Torres Calderon PeBenito, Consumnes Oaks High School June 26, 2024

Every May is mental health awareness month: a time to spotlight taking care of oneself physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Mental Health Month’s role in destigmatizing conversations around mental...

Mark Taylor

Cosumnes Oaks to hold a 5k walk/run fundraiser for beloved coach after accident

Charynna Torres Calderon PeBenito, Consumnes Oaks High School April 25, 2024

The Cosumnes Oaks High School community is working together to give back to track coach Mark Taylor, an inspiring mentor who suffered a near-fatal bike accident in November 2023.  Wolfpack Boosters...

Online FAFSA glitches frustrate students (and their families) seeking federal financial aid.

FAFSA form a monumental challenge to students, families applying through new online portal

Jordan Hanson, Consumnes Oaks High School March 24, 2024

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid has proven to be a challenging task for many Cosumnes Oaks High School students and families seeking financial assistance to attend college.  Expected...

COHS Students decorating Valentine’s Day cards for friends and family.

Cosumnes Oaks High hosts Kindness Week

Charynna Torres Calderon PeBenito, Cosumnes Oaks High School March 12, 2024

The spring term (the months preceding the school winter break) are often the toughest for high school students: The weather is cold, the sun sets early, and moods are low. However, Cosumnes Oaks High School...

Students help those in need during the holidays.

Students support local efforts to help needy in their school and community

Jordan Hanson, Consumnes Oaks High School January 29, 2024

During the holiday season, high school students were engaged in giving back to the community, both inside and outside the classroom. While the innate desire to help others in need is present among many,...

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