PBIS Is a Slam Dunkin’
On October 1st Hamden High School celebrated their first PBIS incentive event. All students who received an invitation to the event were able to celebrate with a visit from Dunkin’. […]
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Lily Sacco
I am a 9th-grade student at Hamden High School. I am a member of the Marching Band and I write for the Dial School Newspaper. I play the flute and […]
Lina Hassan
Hi! My name is Lina and I am a freshman here at Hamden High. I love researching and writing about niche things. I like to watch 2000s movies and T.V. […]
Rotating Schedule
This year, the administration is piloting a rotating schedule. The first three periods shift based on the day, with periods 4-8 staying the same, with A-days being 1-2-3, B-days being […]
Smile 2 Movie Review: A Look Into the Importance of Mental Health Representation
Smile 2 is a psychological horror film that was released in theaters October 18, 2024. It is the sequel to the 2022 film Smile. The film follows pop star Skye […]
For Whom The Bell Tolls
After four and a half long months, the bells at Hamden High have started ringing again (I guess they’ll have to revoke our no bell prize). I, for one, am […]
Flaws of The New Technology Rule
Shanneah Havana On March 3, 2025, a new rule restricting personal technology use during instructional time took effect. Under this policy, students are prohibited from using devices such as cell […]
Tips for Writing a Short Story and My Process for Writing One
With the deadline for the Thornton Wilder short story competition, I figured it would be a good time to write an article with some advice. I have written many short […]
A Critical Look at PBIS
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) was instituted this year at HHS. It made the lofty promises of reducing chronic absenteeism and class cuts, incentivizing getting better grades, and improving […]
The Lunar New Year at HHS, and a brief history
Last Wednesday (2/5/25), the Asian American Club hosted a Lunar Year Festival in the library. It was a wonderful environment. There was a photo booth with the option for students […]
The Dial 