The Owl's poetry contest showcased a wide range of student voices, creativity, and emotion. From messages about identity and justice to personal reflection on love and self-worth, each poem offered a unique...

Over the past five months, my world has opened up to poetry in a way I never expected. I used to think I could not write it, or that it was not really for me. But somewhere along the way, it became a place...

Seymour Community Schools is launching a new preschool program for the 2026-2027 school year! After a recent interest survey, families in the community stressed a need to expand preschool programming in...

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...

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...

The library renovation will end earlier than planned due to the recent budget cuts. With rising prices, administrators says funds must be redirected to more urgent expenses. As a result, the original plans...

Ekphrastic poetry is a poem based on a painting, drawing, sculpture, or photograph. The poem describes the appearance of the artwork, but it also aims to expand on the artist’s emotions, meaning, and...

Every year, National Read Across America Day is celebrated on March 2nd, Dr. Seuss Birthday. The day is designed to encourage reading in children and adults. On March 2nd or a date close, schools will...

Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is a highlight of Chinese culture. It began more than 3,000 years ago during ancient farming times, when people would celebrate the end...

The American Cancer Society released the latest cancer report on Tuesday, January 13.  For the first time in history, 70% (7 in 10) of patients are reaching five years of survival after their cancer diagnosis,...

Every autumn, the reading community on Goodreads comes together for the Goodreads Choice Awards, a major online celebration where thousands of readers vote to determine the year’s standout books across...

On November 2, 2025, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Buffalo Bills versus Kansas City Chiefs game at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo, New York. As a proud Bills fan, it was a day I will never...

During the month of October, The Owl Book Club read Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. The novel tells the story of the rise and mysterious fall of a fictional 1970s rock band, The Six,...

This fall, Seymour High School welcomed a new addition to the Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Department, Mrs. Shoemaker. She joined the SHS family in late September, stepping into her new role with...

Our staff spent last weekend checking out this year's Oktoberfest, and it definitely did not disappoint. From food to crafts to live music, there was plenty to do and see. Each of us tried different food...

Diego’s positivity and dedication shine in everything he does, especially through his work with the FLY program. “All his work with the FLY program—he’s not in the class and still working a lot...

Dear Readers,  On Saturday, August 30, 2025, Seymour High School lost their beloved family and consumer science teacher, Mrs. Julie Ratliff. She was truly a special person to students and staff, with...

Nate Fritsch has made his mark at Seymour High School as both a standout student and an exceptional athlete. Known for his dedication and steady leadership, Nate sets a high standard whether he’s in...

Eabardo Juan has made a big impact during his time at Seymour High School. Known for his positive energy and encouragement, he has earned the respect of both classmates and teachers. Whether working alongside...

With Hurricane Erin churning offshore in the Atlantic, dangerous rip currents have already led to dozens of water rescues along the East Coast. Authorities confirmed that at least 60 swimmers were pulled...

On the first day of kindergarten, I felt overwhelmed and confused. The playground buzzed with other kids who seemed to know exactly where to be and what to do, while I stood alone, trying to find a friend...

Every year, SHS proudly recognizes a select group of students as Seymour Scholars. The class of 2025 is proud to have 21 excellent Seymour Scholars. This award honors students who demonstrate exceptional...

A new boutique, Audie Jayne, opened downtown last weekend. Sisters, Audrey (Audie) and Abby 'Jayne' Wiggam, wanted to open a store where "everyone feels seen, welcomed, and excited to shop." They saw a...

Located below is a list of recipes featured on The Owl website recipe column throughout the 2024-2025 school year. Enjoy! Number #1: Puppy Chow Ingredients: Chocolate Rice Cereal Peanut Butter ...

The NFL Draft is one of the most anticipated events in American sports, with this year taking place from Thursday, April 24 to Saturday, April 25 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The 2025 NFL Draft will be memorable...

Barnes & Noble has announced plans to open over 60 new locations across the United States in 2025. This news follows the company's successful opening of 57 stores in 2024, which was the company's most...

This past weekend, SHS rolled out the red carpet for Golden Hollywood-themed prom night. Held at The Copper Top, the venue was decorated with gold accents, sparkling lights, and Hollywood glamour that...

The Indiana Department of Health confirmed five new cases of measles in Indiana, three minors and two adults in Allen County. That is a total of six confirmed cases in Indiana this year. The officials...

At 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19th, residents in Bartholomew County were alerted that severe storms were on track to hit their area. Shortly before 9 p.m., the tornado touched down near I-65 in Ogilville,...

Imagine walking back into your high school, not as a student, but as a teacher. For many recent Seymour High School graduates, this dream has become a reality. The educators are eager to return to the...

On February 16, 2025, William Bryon won the 67th annual Daytona 500, winning the "American Race" for the second year. The beginning of the day started slow with a cast of gray, thick rain clouds. However,...

February 5, 2025, was the 39th annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day. The holiday is honored every February to acknowledge the accomplishments of women in sports. There are many fantastic women...

Last week, the SHS Swimming Lady Owls brought home the Hoosier Hills Conference girls' swimming and diving title, Seymour High School's first in 22 years. Before 2024, Seymour won the HHC in 2001, 2002,...

Indy Ignite is a new professional indoor volleyball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team is co-owned by Jim Schumacher and Don Hutchinson and is based at Fishers Event Center. At the beginning...

Quantitative Reasoning is a new class offered at SHS. In this class, students learn to think critically and apply basic math to interpret data, label graphs, and solve problems within a context. Students...

The winners have been announced for the 2024 Goodreads Choice Awards! Every book nominated for this award this year deserved this award. However, the readers spoke up on their favorites from each category....

Goodreads has recently released the final round finalist for the Goodreads Choice Awards. Each genre category began with 20 books but now contains just 10 nominates.  Before the winners are announced...

On November 22, Matt Standridge talked to Mr. Perry's Advance Speech and Communication class. Matt Standridge is a Meteorologist from WTHR Channel 13 news station. Since graduating college, Matt has had...

The Goodreads Choice Awards are back! The opening round began on November 12, 2024, and will end on November 24, 2024. The Goodreads Choice Awards program, which began in 2009, allows readers to vote for...

Principles of Teaching is a new class offered by Seymour High School this 2024-2025 school year. The class is a three-year, dual-credit pathway that introduces the main concepts of teaching. In the class,...

Oktoberfest is a unique experience for the newspaper staff, a time to come together with friends and family to enjoy the rides, delicious food, and music. Here are the highlights from the Oktoberfest celebration...

Emily Henry has been a fan favorite since her New York Bestseller novel, Beach Read, was published during the Covid-19 pandemic. Since 2020, she has released Beach Read, People We Meet on Vacation, Book...

There were many heroes involved in the September 11 attacks. One of them included ‘the man in the red bandana.’ At six, Welles Crowther received a red bandana from his dad. Welles wore his bandana...

The Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway was everything but boring, with big wrecks, fast passes, and a surprising last lap, making it one of the most memorable Daytona races in history. Daytona...

I have recently read The Stories We Tell by Joanna Gaines, and it helped me to look at life differently. I have been watching Joanna Gaines since I was in second grade, and I wanted to be just like her...

On April 25, 2024, Lucas Jablonski will be recognized as an Indiana Academic All-Star. This award is very honorable considering IASP received 263 nominees this year, and Lucas was one of the 40 the committee...

Dear SHS student body,  The Owl online newspaper wants to help you navigate life's situations that you're dealing with right now, positive or negative.  Our goal is to help you feel like someone...

Everyone loves a good and relaxing break from school. However, It can get boring if you don't have anything fun to do. Listed below are some great activities to do with your family and friends. Many options...

Everyone loves a good love story, especially during February. People want the kind of story that makes you smile and giggle while reading. We love reading the cutest and sweetest characters. Here are 14...

Gina Morosey went to Seymour High school, where she was involved in Drama club, Newspaper, and later choir. After Graduating, she went to Ball State University for Musical Theater and Microbiology....

Did you know that students help in the library? Students take a period out of their day to help around the Media Center and building. They do anything from putting books back on shelves to running errands...

On December 4, 2023 Goodreads released the winners for their 15th Annual Goodreads Choice Awards. This year there were 15 categories with 300 hundred books nominated. The awards let readers pick their...

Seymour High School students are having to continue their school year without their beloved principal, Mr. Prange, the man who encouraged every student to push themselves and reach their goals. Mr. Greg...

Lucas Jablonski: Sweet Tea and Jesus- 5.25/5 stars  The sweet tea from Sweet Tea and Jesus was heavenly.  The largest draw for the drinks were the wide variety of flavors ranging from marshmallow...

Every bibliophile has certain books that get stuck inside their mind. The books that when you finish you want to be able to start over and read it again. Mrs. Prange always gives the best recommendations...

Did you know our SHS Library has an Instagram? If you get out your phone right now, and type in @seymour_owls_library, you should find it. Mrs. Peters posts and shares all about the library on Instagram,...

2050: You just found out that you and your family have to leave the only place you have ever called home because of global warming. The rising temperature is making it impossible to survive;  it hasn’t...

Every year high school students 9th-12th choose the Indiana Eliot Rosewater book winners. Approximately 20 books are nominated and voted on. Each May the votes are counted and the winners are announced...