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New science, finance classes being offered

Sophia Nascimento March 5, 2024

The science department is planning to offer an Advanced Biology class and the allied arts department will offer a new Personal Finance class without Capstone next school year after both were approved...

Junior Holden Gohs tinkers with the team robot during a Robotics meeting Tuesday, Jan. 30. (Photo by Henry Elmore)

Robotics team improves strategy for competition

Gracie Kay February 7, 2024

Junior Holden Gohs tinkers with the team robot during a Robotics meeting Tuesday, Jan. 30. (Photo by Henry Elmore) The high school Robotics team finished 33rd out of 62 teams at their first competition...

The artist rendering for the new housing development proposed for Main Street, which would include 232 apartments, a restaurant, office space and a parking garage. (Photo courtesy of Continental Real Estate Company)

Plans for new Main Street apartment complex in development

Quinn Levin February 7, 2024

The artist rendering for the new housing development proposed for Main Street, which would include 232 apartments, a restaurant, office space and a parking garage. (Photo courtesy of Continental Real...

District hires architects to assess district facilities

Quinn Levin February 7, 2024

The district is preparing for community engagement sessions ahead of possible renovations to all district complexes over the next decade. Superintendent Jason Fine said the district decided the buildings...

Todd Barkan, Stephan Kress, Mary Dunham Auch, Ellen Klages and Bruce Meyer hold up plaques naming them Distinguished Alumni at an assembly for upperclassmen Monday, Nov. 21. (Photo by Bella McMaster)

Distinguished Bexley alumni receive honors, share memories at assembly

Alex Flamm December 13, 2023

Todd Barkan, Stephan Kress, Mary Dunham Auch, Ellen Klages and Bruce Meyer hold up plaques naming them Distinguished Alumni at an assembly for upperclassmen Monday, Nov. 21. (Photo by Bella McMaster) The...

Skatepark plans under development after growing public interest

Bella McMaster December 13, 2023

A new skatepark will be built with a hopeful end date in 2024 as part of a city project focused on improving community parks. The skatepark will be a part of the development of Schneider Park for the...

Key Club, BRISC hold canned food drive

Dylan Horn December 13, 2023

Key Club and Bexley Refugee and Immigrant Service Club held a canned food drive Nov. 27 through Dec. 15 to support Community Refugee and Immigrant Services, which will distribute the resources to Columbus...

Freshman Rocco Isaly is served the free breakfast Friday, Dec. 1 by cook Amber Wise. (Photo by Ruthie Gravelle)

District funding free breakfast program

Bexley Staff December 13, 2023

Freshman Rocco Isaly is served the free breakfast Friday, Dec. 1 by cook Amber Wise. (Photo by Ruthie Gravelle) By Charlotte Holzhall / Guest Reporter Universal free breakfast, a program that provides...

District condemns hatred amid antisemitism concerns

Bexley Staff November 14, 2023

By Livi Tuber and Chelsea Wasserstrom / News and Sports Editors The district responded to community concerns about safety and well-being via its website Oct. 16 after many Bexley residents were victims...

Service-oriented clubs collaborate on local charity coat drive

Gracie Kay November 10, 2023

Several of the high school’s major clubs collaborated with the Developmental Assets Resource Network to collect 150 coats for their annual coat drive throughout October. DARN board member and Leader...

Band, orchestra raise funds for future trips

Val Yanez November 10, 2023

The band and orchestra are raising money through various fundraisers this fall for their spring break trips.   Orchestra director Steven Spangler said the orchestra’s goal is to raise $5,000 for their...

New Admin Q&A

Harper Reinhard October 27, 2023

Name: Kristen Kearns Position: High School Assistant Principal Q: Can you tell me a little about your professional background?  A: I went to Purdue for my undergrad on a full ride scholarship. I majored...

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