Dance Team Wins Awards in Kick and Pom at First Competition
On Jan. 4, Hamden High School’s dance team participated in their first competition of the season, in Philadelphia, winning second in Pom and first in Kick. Pom routines emphasize sharp, […]
Author Archives: Samir Iydroose
PBIS Lottery System: Enhancing Equity in Student Participation
Recently, the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) method of selecting students changed from a first-come, first-served method to a lottery system. Dr. Bower-Phipps, a member of the PBIS committee, […]
Why Fiber is Essential for a Healthy Diet
In the fast-paced world of high school, where juggling classes, extracurricular activities, and a social life is the norm, it’s easy to overlook a fundamental component of healthy eating: dietary […]
How Yoga Reduces Stress for Teens
For many high school students, stress has become a normal part of life. Whether from homework, worrying about grades or the future, and balancing sports or other extracurriculars on top […]
Celebrating Muslim Culture: Highlights from MSU’s First Event
On Tuesday, Dec. 16, Hamden High’s Muslim Student Union (MSU) had its first event of the year. This event was held in Mr. Coss’s room, with food catered by Dave’s […]
The Unseen Mask by Samir Iydroose
The Thornton Wilder Writing Competition is an annual event hosted by the Friends of Hamden Library, celebrating the literary legacy of Pulitzer Prize-winning author and playwright Thornton Wilder. Open to […]
Purim at HHS and a Recipe for Hamantaschen
Last Friday (3/21/25), the Jewish Student Association (JSA) observed Purim. Purim commemorates an ancient plot to kill all Jews in Persia, orchestrated by Haman the Agagite (This epithet is a […]
A Short Recap of HHS’s Cross Country Season
Hamden High’s Cross Country team did quite well this year. According to Coach Bryce Lindamood, their goal was to be the top team at the Southern Connecticut Conference (SCC), which […]
The JSA’s Hannukah Celebration
Hamden High’s Jewish Students Association (JSA) just hosted its first event of the year, for Hanukkah on Monday, December 8th. They made dreidels out of clay, learned about Hanukkah, sang […]
A Short Recap of the HHS Girls Swim and Dive Team’s Season
The girls swim and dive team had an amazing, productive season. They won 11 out of their 14 meets, with the remaining three being ties and losses. They were also […]
The Dial 