Many students at OHS spend 40 days giving something up, fasting or in general, trying to grow closer to God. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of this tradition and it ends on Holy Thursday (a commemoration...
”Student government is one of the ways that students can get involved and take charge at school. On April 14, student elections took place, one of which being the student body election. Three students,...
Students in high school look forward to getting their permit and driver's license, but some parents don’t want their kid to just hop behind the wheel. They want some genuine education in place for their...
For decades, the family name Sturm has been known not only for coaching, teaching or career accomplishments, but because of members of the family’s ability to encourage and have compassion for those...
On March 14, 2025, areas in St. Louis County suffered severe storms that included heavy rain, hail, strong winds and tornadoes. This severe weather caused damage to houses, cars and business, including...
Going from just being a kid to having all of the responsibilities of an adult can be difficult. For some students, graduating early is seen as a great way to prepare for the responsibilities after high...
With the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world started their fast March 1.
When fasting during Ramadan, Muslims cannot eat from sunrise until sunset. The minutes get further...
During the winter months, many people may experience tiredness, oversleeping, low energy levels, difficulty concentrating and appetite changes. While many people disregard these symptoms, they all point...
With technology evolving, many classes have taken advantage of incorporating technology into teaching and learning. For students to learn, it feels like know they need to have computers. While the school...
As we get closer and closer to warmer weather, spring break and the end of the school year, we also get closer to the testing season. This includes finals, AP exams and of course the ACT. This test is...
On Jan. 19, the Supreme Court was set to make a decision on if the social media app TikTok will be banned or not. TikTok, previously known as Musical.ly, has been around for about a decade now, and it...
OHS students experienced a string of snow days as snowstorms covered St. Louis after winter break. The recent weather led to multiple district closures, causing both excitement and disruption in the area....
![On Jan. 19, TikTok was banned for around 12 hours, was taken off of all app stores and access was denied for all users. “I use TikTok for entertainment, and [when it was banned], I didn’t know what to do with my life. I was very bored and it was not fun,” Amila Gusic (11) said. According to goverment officials, TikTok must negotiate a sale with a US company before the April 5, 2025 deadline in order to stay active.](https://myohsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_2341-1200x800.jpg)