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Senior Joshua Muentes posing with the art he created as part of the Art Mentorship program through SmackMellon that he and three other Dewey students (Diana Martinez-Lozada, Sophia Nikishova, and Eric Huang) were involved with.

Dewey Creatives show they are ‘Art Ready’ in Mentorship Showcase

Kayla Lucero, Contributor June 16, 2025

As the school year winds down, John Dewey High School continues its tradition of celebrating student achievement—whether it’s the Girls Lacrosse team success, Robotics championships, or the cultural...

As you approach the counter of Grizzly Coffee, you're likely to see a familiar sight of friendly baristas and fresh pastries.

Grizzly Coffee: Where Culture Meets Comfort

Nafisa Isoyeva, Contributor June 16, 2025

As you walk in, a smell of coffee beans fills the air. You sit down on seats with patterned details and are served in dishes with colorful, intricate designs. This place brings you to a world that...

Mr. Pagano walks through the first floor with Mr. Vazequez's children.

Bring Your Kid To Work Day

Zainab Amir, Contributor June 4, 2025

Bring Your Kid To Work Day is a special event that gives children a chance to see what parents do on a daily basis while also enjoying fun activities throughout the day. With a community as tight knit...

The Class of 2025 at Senior Sunrise.

From the Class of 2025: Timeless Advice from our Seniors

Katherine Moy, Contributor May 27, 2025

The hallways of John Dewey High School are more than just lockers and classroom doors–they're pathways to futures being shaped with each passing semester. High school marks an important transition period...

Cast, crew, and tech members involved with Game of Tiaras take a moment to appreciate their handcrafted set design and new auditorium, which opened for student use earlier this year.

Boardwalk Theatre: Dewey Players Stir the Talk

Kevin Nocelo and Irina Abramova May 9, 2025

The Boardwalk, The Sea, and good’ ol Coney Island– The Game of Tiaras weaves all these around sentiments and many more. Set to premiere in the Dewey auditorium to the school community and visiting...

Dewey teachers painting their bowls while receiving support and instruction from NAHS student Polina Bozhynska.

John Dewey High School Empty Bowls Fundraiser

Ivy Lam, Contributor April 28, 2025

John Dewey High School National Art Honor Society (NAHS) hosted an Empty Bowls Fundraiser on April 10, 2025. The event is a collaborative effort between the NAHS and the JDHS culinary team to join the...

In between receiving shipments of supplies for John Dewey, Mr. Cabanas and the stockroom members huddle together for a photo outside of the loading dock. This is where most deliveries to the school are processed.

Unloading The Stockroom

Jake Berg, Contributor April 1, 2025

When you think about the most important role in a school you may think of the teachers, Principal, or even perhaps the deans. What about the person who orders, receives, delivers, builds, and sets...

Ms. Frias overseeing students' attendance.

International Women’s Month Spotlight: Ms. Frias

Nafisa Isoyeva, Contributor March 28, 2025

You have probably heard the name Ms. Frias more than once from multiple people for a variety of things and that’s because she tackles more than 10 things at once. Her role includes the management of...

Ms. Rosenblum, as the head of the Social Studies Department, having a discussion with Mr. Callis, one of the
Social Studies teachers at John Dewey.

International Women’s Month Spotlight: Ms. Rosenblum

Nafisa Isoyeva, Contributor March 28, 2025

Another great woman at our school who deserves to be appreciated is Ms. Rosenblum. Ms. Rosenblum has been teaching at John Dewey for 20 years and transitioned into the assistant principal of social studies...

Ms. Savino working on her Psychology class lessons.

International Women’s Month Spotlight: Ms. Savino

Nafisa Isoyeva, Contributor March 28, 2025

International Women’s Day is on March 8th which is on International Women’s Month; it’s a day to celebrate the social, economic, and political achievements of women.  The United Nations officially...

Our Mascot holding the essence of femininity in her claws.

International Women’s Month: Recognizing our Lady Dragons

Kayla Lucero, Contributor March 26, 2025

At John Dewey High School, success isn’t built solely in the classrooms-  it's fostered through the dedication and leadership of those who work tirelessly behind the scenes. This international women’s...

Elene's report gets hijacked by a furry gang of very demanding kittens.

How to choose the right pet for you?

Elene Tsakadze, Contributor March 25, 2025

Pets are family members. We don’t always get to choose the human family members, but we can choose which pets to adopt. There are so many adorable faces and sorrowful stories. Options are endless and...

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