Curiosity fuels senior capstone course
Although seniors at the Mar tha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) can choose to enroll in a traditional English course, they also have the option of a more independent, project-based class called Capstone. Capstone,...
Winter sports resume, with restrictions
After the intramural fall sports season was cut short due to rising coronavirus cases, Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) sports are back for a shorter winter season, with games starting on January 11....
Overuse of technology impedes students’ focus
By Maria Clara Lacerda, Jackson Wojnowski, and Ruby Reimann
After almost three months since the start of remote learning this school year, Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) students continue to struggle staying focused during...
Seniors offer insight on college application process
Every year, Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) seniors complete college applications with the help of guidance counselors and teachers. The process is often lengthy and a learning experience for all. Seniors spoke to...
NHS and ICUP collaborate for cleanup
By Marin Gillis, Hardy Eville, and Camden Napior
Over 70 participants collected 39 bags of trash at 6 different locations this past Sunday as part of a large-scale cleanup project: a collaboration between the National...
Celebrating Thanksgiving sustainably
This Thanksgiving, stu dents and staff from the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) are making a conscious effort to reduce their impact on the environment by taking a more sustainable and ethical approach...
Project Vine maintains community despite distance
While the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) has experienced many changes as a result of remote learning due to COVID-19, the alternative education program Project Vine has been finding ways to remain interconnected,...
Holiday plans set to shift due to pandemic
With the upcoming holiday season on the horizon, students and faculty at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) are being challenged to alter their annual traditions. Due to COVID-19, visiting extended family by traveling...
A note of thanks
The editors and staff of the High School View would like to thank everyone at The MV Times for supporting us in our effort to inform the broader Island community about high school events...
Cleaning out closets, turning out profits
Along with spring comes the annual cleaning out of houses, bedrooms, and now closets. Due to all of the Island’s thrift and consignment stores being temporarily closed, students have found a new way to...
Math department minus one, as Mr. Norton prepares to retire
Things you may not know about math teacher Jamie Norton: He was president of his college fraternity (he attended Kenyon College in Ohio), spent a year of his life working as a woodcutter (riding...
Freshman activist leads protest at Five Corners
Freshman Graysen Kirk was the organizer behind the protest on June 1 that drew more than 300 community members to Five Corners. Inspired by Colin Kaepernick and nationwide kneeling for moments of silence, and...
Ducks, dogs and bunnies, oh my!
Lily Sebastian almost got a turtle. A few weeks after the coronavirus cut her sophomore year short, she needed some kind of interaction, and a turtle seemed like an ideal friend. However, after some...
AP testing shifts to online format
After schools across the U.S. shifted in March to remote learning indefinitely, the College Board, which is responsible for all advanced placement (AP) exams, decided to host all AP exams online this year.
Over the...
Seniors reconsider post-secondary plans amid pandemic
Martha’s Regional High School’s (MVRHS) seniors are making decisions about post-secondary plans amid a pandemic, something a graduating class has never before experienced. While increased uncertainty has caused some seniors to cancel travel plans...
Ms. Cowan to retire after 24 years
After 24 years of teaching, English teacher and department chair Cynthia Cowan is retiring. Known for her dedication to engaging students in classic literature as well as the news of the day, her legacy...
Mr. McCarthy writes final chapter of teaching career
There was that time when his students walked in to find him standing on his desk, smoking a fake cigarette: completely straight-faced, like nothing was out of the ordinary, demonstrating the condition of a...
Musicians showcase their talents virtually
Every May during Evening of the Arts, tucked away behind the photography and art exhibits, in the homey setting of room 407, musicians get the chance to showcase their skills in the supportive environment...
Visiting college virtually
Walking onto the campus of your dream school, butterflies dance across your stomach. You look around to see other new students who are just as curious as you are. You take your seat in...