The North Point

On a typical Tuesday at Compass Prep, students hurry between classes, talk with friends during lunch, and plan upcoming clubs and events. To many students, it feels like a traditional high school experience. But behind the classes, friendships, leadership programs, dances, and social events is a homeschool community that began…

A family was bored out of their mind. They only had an hour to kill before dinner, and there just wasn’t anything to do. While the family was driving around aimlessly, they stumbled across a massive building called The Thread. The hour flew by faster than they expected, and they…

It’s 2 am and a student is doing homework because he was doing other stuff throughout the day (sports, other homework, scrolling, etc). In the morning at 7am he is on the way to school very tired and wishing he did not stay up so late. Before the school day…

Yearbook pictures will be taken on Tuesday and Thursday during lunch.

By Steve and Addie Spoon Watching a massive piece of ice break away from a glacier and crash into the water is not something you see every day. As our cruise ship traveled through Glacier Bay National Park, we suddenly heard a crack that sounded like thunder echoing through the…

Imagine waking up and reaching for a phone before even saying good morning. For many teens, this is the new normal. Phones can be a lifeline, but hours spent scrolling can also lead to exhaustion, anxiety, and even depression. Social media often leaves teenagers comparing themselves to others, and disturbing…

Compass Prep Makes Room for Art and Chess Students at Compass Prep have launched a new art and chess club that meets once a month during lunch, creating opportunities for students to express themselves through art and build strategic thinking skills through chess. Greg Marshall, a Compass Prep teacher, volunteers…

The final bell rings. For some students, it means the school day is over. For others, it means the next part of the day is just beginning. Homework, tests, sports practices, and other responsibilities are waiting, leaving little time to relax. While school is meant to prepare students for the…