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The Link: Support for Students Beyond Their Academics  

By Sarah Meiselman, Mairen Brown, and Evyn Firestone The Link recently opened in February 2023 here at North Springs. The Fulton County district has created this community resource center at three schools.  The official district name for it is the S.A.F.E. Center, which stands for Student and Family Engagement Center. The goal behind the centers is to create a one-stop shop of resources for students … Continue reading The Link: Support for Students Beyond Their Academics  

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It’s OK not to be OK: My Advice to underclassmen

By: Saaniah Hardy   My time at North Springs is ending, I’m a senior, I guess you can call me old now. Instead of back pain and bad knees, I have scholarships and college acceptance letters. All 12 years of my school career so far have led me to my next big step.  High school is where you start to find yourself, starting your career path. After high school will … Continue reading It’s OK not to be OK: My Advice to underclassmen

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It’s Ok Not To Be Okay: Self check-up

By: Saaniah Hardy We all go through confusing times. Sometimes it’s best to write down what we feel. This self check-up is our way to help you notice and express these emotions. Answering a few questions can help you work through tough times. If you’re going through hardships, there are many ways to support yourself. Taking a walk can help you clear your mind. Spending 30 minutes outside can open you up to fresh air, thus clearing … Continue reading It’s Ok Not To Be Okay: Self check-up

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It’s Ok Not To Be Ok: The U.S. and “Us”: Emotions in Silence

By: Saaniah Hardy   Confusion, sorrow, and empathy are all feelings that people in the U.S. might be feeling right now. 2020 was a handful from the start, and only seemed to get worse as the months went on. I’m sure I don’t need to explain what happened; we all went through it and want to leave it behind. Now three months into the new year, and I’m … Continue reading It’s Ok Not To Be Ok: The U.S. and “Us”: Emotions in Silence

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It’s Ok not to be Ok: Plant a possibility for National School Psychologist Week

By: Saaniah Hardy   A sapling — a small tree. It can fit in your hands with a potential of growing into this amazing powerful plant. Yet it has the possibility of growing into an enormity that all need to live.  November 9th -13th is this year’s  School Psychology Awareness Week. Ms. Blinder, our school psychologist, has this to say bout the day based the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) explanation of this metaphor:  “This year’s SPAW (School Psychology … Continue reading It’s Ok not to be Ok: Plant a possibility for National School Psychologist Week

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It’s Ok Not to Be Ok: Fade Away

By: Saaniah Hardy To fade away–you know to disappear. It’s not always a bad thing, especially if you need a mental break. Sometimes you need to take a step away from your social life. Personally, I take breaks like this a lot. I log off my social media and block everyone’s number on my phone except my parents. These breaks will help you see things … Continue reading It’s Ok Not to Be Ok: Fade Away

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A Message Before Spring Break from Mrs. Trotter Clark and Ms. Zachry

Words by Mrs. Heather Trotter Clark, NSHS Math Deparment Photos of Ms. Zachry’s kids by Molly Hensley Photography, courtesy of . Kristie Zachry, NSHS Media Center A jersey that is hung Outside the front door Marks all of the goalsWe never got  to score All of the empty theaters With their curtains now drawn This year they held their applause But the ghost light burns on … Continue reading A Message Before Spring Break from Mrs. Trotter Clark and Ms. Zachry

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It’s Ok Not To Be Ok: Hidden Emotions Come To The Surface: A Photo Essay

By: Saaniah Hardy and Ashley Pope In this photo essay, we interviewed our students and faculty. These interviews produced deep conversations centered around personal and sensitive topics. We wanted to capture their expressions in a way words could not explain. Facial expressions are a surefire way to truly understand a person’s mental state. This project helped illuminate the emotions hidden under the surface of our … Continue reading It’s Ok Not To Be Ok: Hidden Emotions Come To The Surface: A Photo Essay

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It’s Ok Not To Be Ok: The Mind Speaks Too!

By: Saaniah Hardy I have the freedom to write this, this is my protest against the shadowing of mental health. It should be socially acceptable to speak one’s mind about mental health; however, this topic is unfortunately still taboo in the United States. As humans, we don’t always acknowledge that each others’ emotions are valid. While the First Amendment law doesn’t prohibit us from speaking … Continue reading It’s Ok Not To Be Ok: The Mind Speaks Too!

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