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As a high school student living through the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have experienced loss in one or more areas of your life. Ariel Weinsaft is working to study this as a part of an outside-of-school science research project. Keep reading to learn more!

Student Survey: Effects of COVID-19 on the High School Experience

October 29, 2020
When the trial period for cross-cohort synchronous engagement was announced, many students were confused and upset as to why their opinions had not been considered.

Home Cohort Synchronous Engagement Featuring Dr. Drew Patrick: Pandemic Podcast Ep. 5

October 26, 2020
In episode four of the Pandemic Podcast, we brought up your tough questions and concerns about the upcoming school year.

Reopening Plan: Explained – Pandemic Podcast Ep. 4

August 24, 2020
Maria Valentin, SHS Social Studies teacher for 18 years, retires.

Maria Valentin Bids Farewell to SHS

June 16, 2020
Tom Maguire, SHS Social Studies teacher for over 30 years, retires.

Tom Maguire Bids Farewell to SHS

June 16, 2020
Scarsdale High School Juniors participate in an

SHS Goes Global (Via Zoom)

June 11, 2020
I have been spending time by taking up watercolor painting and art.

[Photo] Quarantine in Photos

May 29, 2020
The third episode of Maroon on the Mic features an interview with former Maroon Editors-In-Chief, Seniors Alison Chan and Lucy Brenner on their thoughts about the Senior Passion Projects, and the new information about Prom and Graduation.

Maroon on the Mic Ep3: Unprecedented Times Call For Unprecedented Changes To Senior Traditions

May 28, 2020
Scarsdale High School teachers cheering on the class of 2020 from a distance.

Parades of Scarsdale Teachers Deliver Surprises and Smiles to the class of 2020

May 11, 2020
Listen to episode 3 of the Pandemic Podcast, a new series where we dive into the effects of COVID-19 on Scarsdale students.

How the Scarsdale School District is Handling COVID-19: Pandemic Podcast Ep. 3

April 6, 2020
We sat down (over Zoom) with SHS counseling department chair, Oren Iosepovici, to discuss how the Coronavirus Pandemic plays a role in the general college process.

COVID-19 and its Effects on The College Process: Pandemic Podcast Ep. 2

March 30, 2020
We have an app! You can now view all of our articles at the convenience of your smartphone!

A Maroon App – Just What You’ve Been Waiting For!

March 29, 2020
The closure of school due to the coronavirus pandemic brings up a lot of questions and concerns from students. In this podcast featuring an exclusive interview with SHS Principal Kenneth Bonamo, many questions and concerns regarding the closure are answered.

A Conversation Regarding COVID-19 School Closures with SHS Principal Kenneth Bonamo: Pandemic Podcast Ep. 1

March 19, 2020
All Scarsdale schools will be closed from March 9th to at least March 18th, following the confirmation of a case of Coronavirus in a Scarsdale Middle School teacher earlier today, according to an email sent out this evening by Superintendent Dr. Thomas Hagerman.

BREAKING: CONFIRMED CORONAVIRUS CASE LEADS TO SCHOOL CLOSURE

March 8, 2020
SHS gymnastics team members Jordy Love ’20, Claire Scarcella ’22, Adrianna Cha ’23, and Charlotte Bonanno ’21

SHS Gymnastics Team Takes Sectionals

February 17, 2020
SHS Student Government raises awareness and funds for victims of domestic abuse.

SHS Student Government Raises Awareness and Funds for the Cause of Domestic Abuse

February 16, 2020
Take a look at Maroon's interview with SHS seniors Grant Schechtman and Annie Radin on their student-directed plays.

Q&A with SHS Directors Grant Schechtman and Annie Radin

February 1, 2020
Wolf Cukier ’20, proudly sporting his NASA apparel in his home here in Scarsdale. The SHS senior has plans to continue his studies in astrophysics next September when he starts college.

Scarsdale High School Senior Wolf Cukier Discovers Planet and Makes National Headlines

January 16, 2020
Little Women, directed by Greta Gerwig, was released on Christmas. The film comes from the famous novel by Louisa May Alcott, published first in 1868.

Review: A Modern “Little Women”

January 1, 2020
As a precaution, classes located in or around the science wing of the building were blocked off and relocated to the gyms.

Lab Mishap Causes SHS Evacuation

November 18, 2019
The Innocence Club was started by Scarsdale High School junior Scott Goldban

The Innocence Club

October 14, 2019
Less than a month into the school year, SHS has already experienced numerous fire drills.

Recent SHS Fire Drills: A Cause for Alarm?

September 25, 2019
Missed our crosswords? Try solving our crossword on the most popular themes of summer 2019. Print out a copy, and once you're done, scroll down to see the answer key.

Summer Recap Crossword Puzzle

September 8, 2019
Photo Credit: The Come Up Show - Flickr

Hottest Albums of Summer 2019

September 4, 2019
PC: Wikimedia Commons

Stranger Things 3: Just Strange Enough For Me

July 21, 2019
Regents: Reviewed

Regents: Reviewed

June 11, 2019
PC: Pixabay

Netflix Shows in May

May 7, 2019
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Fire Breaks Out in Paris’s Notre Dame Cathedral

April 21, 2019
Photo Credit: Flickr

Why I’m Sold on “Selling Sunset”

April 5, 2019
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What Did Your Teachers Do On The Half Day?

March 24, 2019
Photo Credit to Pixabay

Practicing Mindfulness in SHS Classrooms

March 9, 2019
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Isn’t It…A Bit Clichéd?

February 27, 2019
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Disney’s “The Nutcracker”: Fan Favorite or Flop?

December 10, 2018
Quaker Ridge Evacuated After Bomb Threat

Quaker Ridge Evacuated After Bomb Threat

October 24, 2018
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One Year Since the Las Vegas Shooting: Are We Headed in the Right Direction?

October 8, 2018
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Is Netflix’s Atypical Too Typical?

October 8, 2018
Canine Conflict on Stratton Road

Canine Conflict on Stratton Road

May 31, 2018
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