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The student news site of Brookline High School

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Anya Rao

Anya Rao, News Editor

Anya Rao is currently a junior at the high school and has been on the Sagamore’s staff since 2020. In her free time, she likes taking naps, playing with her dog, and going for bike rides. Anya is ambidextrous and has visited over 10 different countries!

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This week was pretty eventful, from news about midyears all the way to the reopening of a popular Brookline restaurant.

What Happened This Week? (1/8-1/15)

January 15, 2022
Head of School Anthony Meyer announced that midyear exams will be postponed by two days in his email to students on Jan. 9.

Midyear exams postponed due to recent school closures and increased absences

January 9, 2022
Expert Advisory Panel 4: Public Health, Safety and Logistics convened virtually via Zoom on Jan. 7 at 3 p.m. to review COVID-19 public guidelines amidst a rise in cases and the Omicron variant.

Expert Advisory Panel 4 re-evaluates safety policies amidst COVID-19 Omicron variant surge

January 8, 2022
This year, teachers have been forced to juggle their personal and professional lives as the transition through the pandemic continues.

You aren’t alone; teachers are stressed too

January 6, 2022
All Public School of Brookline (PSB) schools will be closed Jan. 3 because of staffing concerns related to the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

Schools closed Jan. 3 due to understaffing amidst COVID-19 concerns

January 2, 2022
The Brookline School Commitee (BSC) responded to the Brookline Educators Unions (BEU) recent work-to-rule action via a public statement.

Brookline School Committee responds to work-to-rule action taken by Brookline Educators Union

December 19, 2021
Randee Siegel is a new social worker at the high schools ninth grade campus at the Old Lincoln School (OLS).

Q&A with social worker Randee Siegel

November 20, 2021
Educators and community members gathered outside town hall on Nov. 17 to demand a fair contract from the Brookline School Committee (BSC).

Brookline Educators Union protests at town hall for fair contract

November 18, 2021
Freshman students gathered in the Old Lincoln School (OLS) auditorium to view the National Book Awards Teen Press Conference.

Freshmen attend National Book Awards Teen Press Conference

November 12, 2021
For both girls varsity soccer and boys varsity soccer, being connected off of the soccer field has played a large role in their successes on the field.

GVS and BVS emphasize team bonding

October 17, 2021
Led by female coaches, girls varsity swimming has been able to achieve success in and out of the pool.

Female leadership transforms environment of swim team

October 16, 2021
Head of School Anthony Meyer called for a homework-free weekend this weekend amidst higher levels of student stress.

Administration attempts to ease student stress with homework-free weekend

October 13, 2021
Highlighted in new guidelines, the district will utilize masks, distancing and testing in order to facilitate a safe, productive environment for students in the district.

Public Schools of Brookline releases new COVID-19 policies for upcoming school year

August 27, 2021
Expert Advisory Panel 4: Public Health, Safety and Logistics convened virtually via Zoom on July 30 at 3 p.m. to review the year and discuss safety protocols for the 2021-22 school year.

Expert Advisory Panel 4 discusses potential safety measures for next year

July 10, 2021
Studying for tests can be less stressful and more successful with a concrete study plan.

Advice for assessment preparation

June 25, 2021
Expert Advisory Panel 4 convened virtually via Zoom on June 4 to discuss the future of the PSB pooled testing program and ending plans for the panel and its responsibilities in the near future.

Expert Advisory Panel 4 considers future of PSB pooled testing program and panel

June 5, 2021
The Coolidge Corner Theater, a staple of the Brookline community, recently reopened with reduced capacity for movies and other featured projections.

Coolidge Corner Theater reopening plays major role in returning to normalcy

May 31, 2021
Expert Advisory Panel 4 convened virtually on May 21 to discuss the new town masking policy and logistics of local pooled testing and vaccination efforts.

Expert Advisory Panel 4 discusses logistics of new vaccination efforts and masking policies

May 23, 2021
Blue Bottle is one of Chestnut Hill’s newest cafes. It offers a large assortment of unique coffee, beverages and bakery items.

Blue Bottle Coffee’s unique menu and well organized space makes for an ideal cafe

May 18, 2021
The Weightlifting Club helps to educate students at the high school about safety in the gym as well as nutrition.

New club provides information on nutritional and physical health for students

May 6, 2021
Expert Advisory Panel 4 convened virtually on April 30 to discuss the recent adjustments to the towns new mask mandate and contact tracing guidelines.

Expert Advisory Panel 4 discusses updates to social distancing and contact tracing policies

May 1, 2021
As the school moves away from 2-day in-person learning split into two cohorts, other important pillars of safety remain in place – and in the case of testing and ventilation, opportunities for improvement continue to surface.

Cohort merger begins as other safety measures prioritized

March 23, 2021
Expert Advisory Panel 4: Public Health, Safety and Logistics discussed new challenges to four day in-person learning. Personal protective equipment (PPE) played a crucial role in the discussion in what is necessary to ensure safety for students and staff.

Expert Advisory Panel 4 discusses new obstacles of four day in-person attendance

March 7, 2021
Convening this Friday, February the 19th, the Expert Advisory Panel 4 discussed the possibility of reopening the school to students for four day in person learning. Whilst no definitive decision was made, BSC members urged some sort of consensus for the sake of negotiations with parents and teachers.

Expert Advisory Panel 4 discusses possibility of reopening school to four day in-person attendance

February 21, 2021
The App Development Club has worked to create a new and more advanced version of the schedule tracker. It is scheduled to be realized by the end of February.

The App Development Club helps students to improve their coding skills while making a difference in the community.

February 13, 2021
The BHS Innovation Funds COVID-19 Teaching and Learning Response grant is responsible for the positive aspects of remote learning in the school environment.

The BHS Innovation Fund’s summer grant promotes wellness in remote learning model

January 14, 2021
World-class fencer Patrick Liu (right) fences Simon Poon (left) at the Canada Cup. He has placed 5th in the under 20 age group out of more than 50 of the world’s top fencers in the Junior World Cup.

Fencing has taught Patrick Liu valuable life lessons

December 5, 2020
Amid rising case counts in Brookline, concerns over hybrid learning have prompted a discussion of the necessary precautions.

Expert Advisory Panel 4 discusses best course of action for hybrid learning

November 6, 2020
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