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Chinese tourists are hiding high school textbooks at world landmarks like Big Ben and the Pyramids, turning study materials into a viral treasure hunt connecting education with real-world exploration. Over 26 million people have followed the heartwarming trend online.
Hundreds of Louisville high school students showed up at 7:30 AM to transform the post-Kentucky Derby trash zone into spotless grounds. What could have been a messy chore became a chance to bond, serve, and prove that cleanup can actually be fun.
Three Beaver Local High School seniors just proved that small-town students can achieve big things. Their outstanding ACT scores earned them statewide recognition and scholarships to help fuel their futures.
Southeast Gas just increased its community service scholarships to $2,000 each, honoring 25 Southeast Alabama high school seniors who've dedicated themselves to helping their neighbors. Since 2015, the program has awarded more than $375,000 to students who prove that good grades and good hearts go hand in hand.
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Miranda Marie Bair stopped her bouquet toss mid-reception to hand the flowers to her daughter Brooklyn—setting the stage for boyfriend Landon to propose. The double celebration came full circle for a mom who dropped out of high school to raise Brooklyn and built a better life for her family. #
A beloved athletic director is stepping into a new leadership role with a clear mission: make every student feel they belong. Todd Huff becomes Jessieville High School's principal July 1st with plans to strengthen school culture and boost achievement.
When a gunman opened fire at Pauls Valley High School, Principal Kirk Moore didn't hesitate. His split-second decision to tackle the shooter saved countless lives.
A high school team from São Gonçalo, Brazil, secured a spot in an international robotics competition by training 13 hours daily, six days a week. Their dedication earned them third place in arena combat and ninth overall at Brazil's national tournament.
In Pune, India, 113 students from waste-picking families balanced collecting trash with studying for high school finals. Despite decades-long gaps in education and full work schedules, 80% passed their exams.
In a heart-stopping finish, Tyrone High School's girls track team claimed the championship by half a point when junior Sarah Chichester anchored the final relay of the day. The comeback victory over rival Bellwood-Antis capped off Chichester's incredible four-event sweep.
April Jiating Yu, an East Brunswick High School senior, earned one of just 700 corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarships this year. The aspiring medical student won the Johnson & Johnson scholarship after advancing through a rigorous selection process that started with 16,000 semifinalists.
A Connecticut country fair that diverted 75% of waste from landfills last year is calling on high schoolers to help them do even better in 2026. Students earn free admission and service hours while protecting the environment.
Students at Norwell District Secondary School served up more than pancakes at their community breakfast. The April fundraiser brought 160 neighbors together and raised $2,000 for cancer research.
A rural Virginia high school just handed out $165,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors, proving small towns take care of their own. Local donors and organizations came together to ease the financial burden of college for an entire class.
Eight Grand Junction High School seniors just received life-changing news: $5,000 scholarships to Colorado Mesa University, renewable every year. The new partnership brings real hope to local families worried about college costs.
Four high school juniors from St. Joseph, Missouri just won $10,000 for an idea that could open new career paths for their entire community. Their pitch to bring cosmetology training to local schools beat out eight other teams at a STEM innovation challenge.
Seven University of Arizona seniors are being recognized at commencement for turning personal challenges into powerful commitments to serve others. From a rural EMT with a 4.0 GPA to a first-generation student who worked full-time through high school, these graduates prove determination creates opportunity.
A sophomore from tiny Olivet, South Dakota, is making waves in college track and field, scoring personal bests against Division I competition. Ashton Massey's journey from rural Menno High School to national qualifying status shows how small towns produce big talent.
A high school senior who created a support club for students with divorced parents just won a $50,000 leadership scholarship. Nori Carter's "the Splits" helps classmates navigate family changes, and it will continue after she graduates.
Dulce Torres Gonzalez, a high school senior who works 30 hours a week while ranking first in her class, just won a $34,000 scholarship created specifically for first-generation students from immigrant families. Her story proves that hard work and determination can open doors to incredible opportunities.
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