As the 2025-2026 school year comes to a close, several staff members at Seymour High School are preparing to say goodbye. Some are retiring after decades of education, others are moving on to new opportunities....

Seymour High School anatomy teacher Dr. Richardson was one of billions of people who had their work and lives shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Reflecting on the COVID pandemic, he stated, “It...

The silence of the room, occasionally broken by the typing of keys and the scribbles of pencils on paper. A test with questions dating back to the start of the semester. Bunches of students taking the...

Imagine 1970. One year after the biggest band in the world had released what everyone thought would be their final album, you’re listening to their back-catalog, reading the newspaper, hearing of Paul...

DECA--a non-profit organization that prepares high school students for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management--held its international career development conference (ICDC) on April 25,...

A recent study by UC Berkeley and Project CETI suggests that sperm whales may communicate using patterns similar to elements of human language. Instead of producing random clicks, their sounds vary in...

On April 9, 10, and 11, 2026, Seymour High School’s theater department put on a performance of The Miracle Worker, the highly revered play depicting the early life and education of deaf-blind writer...

The Owl Student Newspaper is inviting all SHS students and staff to bring their creativity to it's Poetry Contest, open now through April 24th. Whether your an experienced writer or someone who enjoys...

Prom is a beloved high school rite of passage. Students look forward to the dance for years leading up to the event and spend hours planning their outfits and meals. Prom is an excellent way to spend time...

As we all know, prom can be very expensive. However, the Bartholomew County Public Library is launching an event to make showing up to prom way cheaper. PROMject Runway is an opportunity to put together...

On March 4, 2026, students from across Jackson County gathered at the Community Foundation of Jackson County to compete in the 15th annual Maverick Challenge. The Maverick Challenge is a "Shark Tank"...

Daylight Saving Time originated as a World War I energy conservation measure. It was first implemented by Germany on April 30th, 1916, to conserve fuel for lighting. DST, also known as Daylight Saving...