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The Orbit

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The Orbit

The Student News Site of North Polk High School

The Orbit

My family's altar setup; some of the biggest things we include are water, candles and incense, flowers, favorite drinks and food and objects enjoyed during their lives.
Dia de Muertos
Zoe Marquez, Editor • November 1, 2024

Starting on Oct. 27 and culminating on Nov. 2, families across the world celebrate the Mexican Holiday, Dia de Muertos. The history behind the traditions celebrated during this...

Seniors Addison Ollendike (left) and Sonia Meza (right) participated in Unity Day through interacting with students at Central Elementary.
Unity Day; Connecting the Comet Community
Zoe Marquez, Editor • October 30, 2024

On Wednesday, Oct. 16 the North Polk Community School District held its second annual “Unity Day,” and celebrated throughout the different schools in a variety of ways.  High...

Perry Band Olympics
Zoe Marquez, Editor • February 7, 2024
Image from the Clear Space Theatre Website.
Oh the Places You’ll Go
Zoe Marquez, Editor • November 2, 2023
The marching band along with a color guard member performing during a home halftime show. Picture from the North Polk Flickr page.
Marching Comets
Zoe Marquez, Editor • October 6, 2023
Movie poster taken from A/Perture Cinema.
Movie Review: “We Live In Time”
Addy Happ, Editor • October 29, 2024
Mother Daughter Volleyball Duo at North Polk
Ellie Lima, Intro to Journalism Student • October 18, 2024
Living Life
October 7, 2024
Image taken from The Preface.
Celebrity Deaths: The Impact of Losing Someone You Have Never Met
Addy Happ, Editor • November 5, 2024

The recent death on Oct. 16, 2024, of singer and former boy band member, Liam Payne, prompted an unforeseen amount of grief around the world from fans. As fans navigate this...

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Live from the student section: GET LOUD
Emily Gibbons, Intro to Journalism Student • October 22, 2024
Allison Pohlman answering questions on media day sourced by Chris Snider.
College Women’s Basketball Is Not Slowing Down
Addy Happ, Editor • October 18, 2024
What is the Most Beneficial School-Day Schedule?
Lauren Feldmann, Jillian Halupnick, and Alex Mohlke May 28, 2024

Eight-Class Schedule by Lauren Feldmann North Polk uses an eight-class schedule with each class being around 45 minutes long and a four-minute passing period. Like North Polk,...

Photo taken from Resilient Educator.
“Standardized Stinks”
Addy Happ, Editor • May 10, 2024

With the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress taking place next week, it is important to emphasize that standardized testing does not measure one's intellectual ability...

Photo of the home page of the DMACC website where students can find more information on classes.
DMACC Fall Registration
Addy Happ, Editor • March 23, 2024

With registration for DMACC courses opening up soon, students will be provided with many potential opportunities that will benefit their future. DMACC classes can be taken online...

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Pictures compiled by Zoe Marquez through Tik Tok videos by "alexagirl29" and "jordan.paige.s"
North Polk Starts a Book Club
Zoe Marquez, Editor • March 5, 2024
Christmas tree in the commons where one can donate gifts for Blank Children's Hospital.
‘Tis The Season
Zoe Marquez, Editor • December 11, 2023
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