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Not a Backpack Day at MDHS
By: Arjun Gupta and Kathan KapoorWhy carry a backpack to school when you could bring literally anything else? On December 1st, students got to show their Mustang spirit by bringing their school supplies in anything — except a backpack. From shopping carts and strollers, to trash bins and laundry hampers, the possibilities were endless! Our students’ wild creativity and imagination were on full display, as … Continue reading Not a Backpack Day at MDHS
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Holiday Candy Cane Grams
by Surabhi Arkalgud The 2021/2022 school year student government is excited to announce that we are having a Candy Cane Gram stand in front of the cafeteria from December 6th to December 9th. Each day during lunch, you can find two student government representatives at the stand in the entrance to the cafeteria. They are selling a bundle of one Christmas themed cookie, one hot … Continue reading Holiday Candy Cane Grams
MDHS Talent Show 2022!
By: Kathan Kapoor On Thursday, April 28, the Mustangs held their annual talent show! The 7-minute showcase was posted to the official MDHS YouTube channel, and has been viewed by more than 70 people. Four incredible acts were presented in the production, all of which can be viewed at your convenience by clicking the link above. The show kicked off with Julia Langille playing Concerto … Continue reading MDHS Talent Show 2022!
MD Goes Pink
By: Hannah Beckford On April 13th Milton District celebrated the Day of Pink We wore pink to show our support for victims of bullying and homophobia. Day of Pink began in Berwick, Nova Scotia, in 2007 when Grade 12 students David Shepherd, Travis Price and their friends witnessed a Grade 9 student being bullied for the pink shirt they were wearing on their first day … Continue reading MD Goes Pink
Lunch Lounge
By: Eleena Sen Lunch Lounge at Milton District has begun! Lunch Lounge is a program designed for new students to take part in various activities such as art, games and learn about community organizations. It takes place every Wednesday during lunch(from 11:00 – 11:45). Everything is provided by the program so no supplies need to be brought by students. Students seem to be enjoying the … Continue reading Lunch Lounge
The End of the Mask Mandate at MD!
By Hamza Serieh, Kathan Kapoor and Arjun Gupta A week into this change and the face of Milton District High School is looking different. Ontario has loosened its COVID-19 health restrictions and dropped its mask mandate, but what are the Mustangs’ thoughts on this significant change that has been a part of our lives for two years? Roger Kiritharan – How do you feel about … Continue reading The End of the Mask Mandate at MD!
MD Recognizes Anti-Bullying and Mental Health
By Arjun Gupta and Kathan Kapoor This semester, Milton District is employing new and old strategies to improve the mental health of students and make our community a better place. On February 23, Milton District honored National Pink Shirt Day, a day put aside to combat bullying in schools across Canada. Many students throughout the school participated in the event, standing against the issue and … Continue reading MD Recognizes Anti-Bullying and Mental Health
Student Prime Minister Q&A
By: Kathan Kapoor Q: What is your job as a student prime minister? A: My job as the Prime Minister of Student Government is to assess the quality of school life amongst the students of MDHS, and brainstorm and execute solutions with a team of student leaders and staff that will satisfy the needs and desires of students at our school. Q: What changes do … Continue reading Student Prime Minister Q&A
MDHS Holiday Market 2021
By: Abeeha, Arjun, Kary, and Kathan Just before the winter break, MDHS’s Social Justice SHSM organized a holiday market with all proceeds going towards the First Nations Child & Family Caring Society. The market featured live music, hot chocolate, and tables selling photocards, keychains, therapy bags and more! The holiday market also included a used book store with books collected through donations and resold to … Continue reading MDHS Holiday Market 2021
One-Act Play Festival at MDHS
By Surabhi Arkalgud with the help of Shayre Chakraborty The casts of the MDHS Drama Council’s one-act plays have been working hard all school year on these productions. But first, what is a one act play? “One act plays are short plays that range from 10-40 minutes and tell a variety of stories,” according to Shayre Chakraborty, the one act play lead in Drama Council. … Continue reading One-Act Play Festival at MDHS
How The Herd is Adjusting to The Semester Change
By: Sophie Craciunescu “I think the semester change is great! I enjoy no longer having to stretch my attention span across two-and-a-half hour courses. Alternating classes made me feel disconnected from the course, as I would continue with two different subjects for a week before coming back having forgotten material. It truly feels like the authentic high school experience, and I am very grateful.” – … Continue reading How The Herd is Adjusting to The Semester Change
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