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The Marionette

The student news site of Harding Charter Preparatory High School

The Marionette

The student news site of Harding Charter Preparatory High School

The Marionette

Spirit Week 2024

Adrianna Hill, Reporter October 29, 2024

Happy Halloween!  This year's spirit week will be held Oct.28 - Nov.1.   There will be various dress out days and after school activities that students are encouraged to participate in as the...

Ooten is all smiles as she works hard running the media center.

From labs to libraries

Becca Jolly, Editor-in-chief October 24, 2024

HCP’s new Library Media Specialist, Gayle Ooten, is no stranger to fresh starts. From growing up in New Jersey to making a significant career switch, Ooten has embraced her new beginnings throughout...

Noel Mercer and Meha Joseph hand out candy at the 2023 Trunk or Treat event sponsored by the BSU.

Get scared at school-sponsored Halloween events

Camila Noyola, Reporter October 16, 2024

The annual Haunted Maze and Trunk-or-Treat is coming back Oct 25. Student Council is hosting the Haunted Maze and Black Student Union (BSU) is hosting the Trunk or Treat.   The haunted maze will start...

Your vote, your voice

Your vote, your voice

Becca Jolly, Editor-in-chief October 2, 2024

With the Nov. 5 election rapidly approaching, it is crucial that all eligible people are registered to vote.   To vote, you must be at least 18 years old, but you can start the pre- registering process...

Students are feeling the pressure over having to choose between activities for school absences and community leadership, due to the attendance policy in place.

Balancing act: New attendance rules challenge student engagement

Miranda Rodriguez, Editor-In-Chief September 26, 2024

With a new year comes new expectations, which is why with the rebranding of HCP came new attendance policies.  School activity absences have been the biggest concern among the student body, especially...

Blood drive coming Monday

Camila Noyola, Reporter September 26, 2024

The annual blood drive is coming back! STUCO is partnering with the Blood Institute to host a blood drive to donate to hospitals in need. The blood drive will happen all school day in the big gym on Monday,...

The Latin Student Association will hold their annual Spirit Week starting Monday, Sept. 22. Students can participate in dress-up days, after school activities and an assembly at the end of the week.

Hispanic Heritage Week 2024

Adrianna Hill, Reporter September 19, 2024

The week of Sept.22, the Latinx Student Association is holding their annual Hispanic Heritage Week. HCP students are encouraged to dress up for the daily themes, attend after school events and purchase...

Junior Eliana Fortier Evans and STUCO President senior Noel Mercer discuss plans during an early year meeting.

HCP club lineup: A place for every interest

Becca Jolly, Editor-in-Chief September 18, 2024

School has been in session for almost a month, which means it’s time to find new ways to get involved. If you are finding yourself with free time, consider joining one of HCP’s new or returning clubs!  Navigators  Navigators...

Harding Charter Preparatory School District, formerly HICD, opened a new elementary school down the street from the high school, revamped branding colors and changed some names in a massive rebranding project over the summer.

Rebrands, new school on deck for district

Tristan Evans, Reporter September 16, 2024

The HCP Rebranding  As of 2024, the Harding Charter district was renamed from Harding Independence Charter District to Harding Charter Preparatory School District, with each school ending in the street...

Scott talking with his students.

New ISS coordinator focuses on student growth

Naomi Corona, Reporter September 13, 2024

In order to relieve the school administration of some disciplinary tools, the school has added a new position, ISS coordinator, which is taught by newcomer Shaban Scott.  Scott leads ISS with empathy,...

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