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  • January 18Feb. 1-2 - ASVAB Testing for Grade 10
  • January 18Feb. 2 - Add/Drop Ends
  • January 18Feb. 2 - National Wear Red Day
  • January 18March 27 - Jazz Concert-MS/HS Groups (@ PIMS Auditorium)
  • January 18March 25 - 8th Grade Parent Night (@ Auditorium 6:00-7:00PM)
  • January 18March 23 - 2024 Odyssey Nor’Easter Tournament (@Noble High School)
  • January 18March 22 - Inservice-No School
  • January 18March 19-21 - Winter Carnival Events
  • January 18March 18-21 - Rising Sophomore Registration Meetings in Guidance
  • January 18March 17-19 - FBLA Convention
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Astra Laughton

Astra Laughton

Grade 9 “Another day, another slay” -Griffin Berry

All content by Astra Laughton
The bathrooms in sophomore hall have been briefly closed, but will reopen on Monday, May 22.

Bathrooms to be reopened

Ethan Dionne and Astra Laughton
May 18, 2023
A Zine created by Abby Johnston '23 in junior hall by art student .

Zines unleashed

Astra Laughton, Staff Writer
May 12, 2023
One of the new interactive bulletin boards in the halls of PIHS features a Spotify playlist made up of songs students recommended.

More bulletin board revamps at PIHS

Astra Laughton
May 3, 2023

Ethan’s hot takes: PIHS bulletin boards

Astra Laughton and Ethan Dionne
April 14, 2023
An aerial view of the softball field in May of 2021. The current view is covered in snow.

Softball season: stuck inside but off to a good start

Astra Laughton, Staff writer
April 7, 2023
The roster for the 2023 girls volleyball team.

Ethan Dionne checks out season three of "Outer Banks" during period two.

Are you a real OBX fan?

Astra Laughton, Staff writer
March 1, 2023
1st Place - "Water's Edge"

Photo theme of the week: best pic on your camera roll

Astra Laughton, Staff Writer
February 28, 2023
Some current text abbreviations used by students of PIHS

Georganna Curtis '26 battles under the basket during Monday's double overtime win over Hermon.

Presque Isle takes two wins over Hermon

Astra Laughton, Staff writer
February 9, 2023
This is the author’s own notecard for the science midterm.

Midterm week = notecard week

Astra Laughton, Staff Writer
January 25, 2023
The dress on the left fits the look of 'Sunday best,' the recommended attire for the Valentine's Dance on February 10. The dress on the right is more semi-formal.

[Photo] What is ‘Sunday best’ attire?

Aubrey Peckham, Staff writer
January 25, 2023
“I like it because its going to be way easier to do the test.” -Maddison Brazier

We blended four old school yearbook photos with the same shots re-posed today. Check it out!

Sliding from the past to now

Astra Laughton, Staff Writer
January 23, 2023
1st Place - “Pad Thai With a Fork”

Photo theme of the week: food

Astra Laughton, Staff writer
January 19, 2023
The name Malachi Cummings has been added to the 1000th point wall in the PIHS gym.

Malachi Cummings hits 1000th point

Astra Laughton, Staff writer
January 9, 2023
1st place - “The Biggest Tree”

Photo theme of the week: lights

Astra Laughton, Staff writer
December 19, 2022
On December 14, PIHS students cheer on the varsity boys basketball team as they play Old Town. The theme was "Candy Cane."

Themes for student section back again

Astra Laughton, Staff Writer
December 16, 2022
The Anchor staff poses to give thanks to a beloved PIHS student who is most recently recovering from an emergency surgery.

We Are Thankful for You

Astra Laughton, Staff Writer
December 14, 2022
The menu of choices hangs on the wall of the Bubble Tea Cafe.

New hot spot in town

Astra Laughton, Staff writer
December 8, 2022
1st Place - "Winter Ride"

Photo theme of the week: winter

Astra laughton, Staff writer
November 29, 2022
1st place - Jaicey McFadden '26

Photo Theme of the Week: .5 Selfies

Astra Laughton, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022
Astra Laughton '26 quizzes Olivia Locke '25 in this weeks Q and A with The Anchor.

Q&A with The Anchor: week of 10/31

Astra Laughton, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
Lane Carmichael '26 asks Logan Caron '26 how many times a day he touches his hair.

Q&A with The Anchor: Week of 10/24

Astra Laughton, Staff Writer
October 28, 2022
Members of the girls varsity team watch in excitement during the first half of the quarterfinal match against Ellsworth on October 25.

Varsity girls advance to semifinals

Astra Laughton, Staff Writer
October 28, 2022
1st place - Malackai Winslow

Photo Theme of the Week: Teacher BeReal

Astra Laughton, Staff Writer
October 21, 2022
Jack Hallett ‘23 models a red tux to the crowd during the senior fashion show on October 18.

[Photo] Senior class brings back fashion show

October 20, 2022
Jack Hallett ‘23 models a red tux to the crowd during the senior fashion show on October 18.

Senior class brings back fashion show

Astra Laughton, Staff Writer
October 20, 2022
Ethan Dionne '26 quizzes Malackai Winslow '26 on this weeks Anchor TikTok.

Q&A with Ethan and Astra

Astra Laughton and Ethan Dionne
October 20, 2022
Jack Hallett ‘23 models a red tux to the crowd during the senior fashion show on October 18.

Wildcats fans cheer on varsity boys in their pajamas on September 6.

Student sections themes are back for 2022

Astra Laughton, Staff writer
September 9, 2022
Students enter class to discover mock crime scene in Forensics on Friday, August 26.

Solving class crimes

Astra Laughton, Staff Writer
September 2, 2022
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