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Staff of the Purbalite give their holiday opinions and knowledge for this 2021 edition of the 17 School Days of Christmas

17 School Days of Christmas

December 1, 2021
Gov. Tom Wolf announced Monday that the statewide school mask mandate will be lifted on Jan. 17. The decision on masks will be turned over to local school officials.

Student opinions mixed on end of state mask mandate

November 9, 2021
Despite their win-loss records, though, these fall athletes are continuing to find inspiration and celebrating individual and team accomplishments.

Beyond wins and losses: Fall sports athletes still find motivation, celebrate team bonding

October 20, 2021
The senior class homecoming court walked down the field, before the game.

Slideshow: Football team falls to Seneca Valley

October 18, 2021
A number of Baldwin High Schools current teachers and staff were in the building when the events of 9/11 unfolded.

Baldwin staff members look back on 9/11 attacks

September 10, 2021
While many students were hopeful early in the summer that masks would not be required at the start of this school year, rising Covid trends have led to mandates in schools.

Student opinions split over mask mandate

September 8, 2021
Students in their first day of fashion design.

SLIDESHOW: First day of school

September 2, 2021
Several states are dropping their requirement that people wear masks when out in public.

Winter athletes can skip masks in playoffs if they go remote, then quarantine

February 22, 2021
Bipartisanship is dividing American citizens and is Americas greatest threat.

Students, teachers share their thoughts on takeover of the Capitol

January 7, 2021
Staff writers share there input this holiday season for the 2020 installment of the 15 School days of Christmas.

15 School days of Christmas

December 18, 2020
Senior Anna Abbiatici is a member of the swim team, one of the winter sports teams affected by the three-week sports shutdown.

Athletes see winter sports shutdown as challenge

December 15, 2020
After a year of isolation, though, people who grew used to the calm, solitary environment of quarantine will soon have to face a reopened and once again bustling society.

Boys basketball, hockey teams enter quarantine

November 17, 2020
Crowd limits have been eased by the state for both indoor and outdoor sports.

Crowd limit rules change again, drawing mixed reactions from athletes, parents

October 2, 2020
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19.

President’s supporters predict COVID-19 diagnosis will not hurt his campaign

October 2, 2020
Ten seniors signed their letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers.

Seniors sign their letters of intent

February 26, 2020
Teacher Amy Prioe stands in the HOPE program classroom on the first floor.

Opinion: Hope program helps students, district

February 14, 2020
Purbalite Staff members rate restaurants that serve pasta.

The ‘pasta-bilities’ are endless

February 13, 2020
Loran Cooley, who led the Baldwin football team for three seasons, announced on Monday that he is leaving to become wide receivers coach at Westminster College.

[Photo] Departing football coach made an impact off the field as well, players say

February 11, 2020
Jaiman White says esports are not real sports since they lack physical activity.

[Photo] Lutz carries on family tradition

February 11, 2020

The 14 School Days of Christmas

December 20, 2019
Senior Gina Bolla will be competing at states on Saturday.

[Photo] Bolla bolts her way to states

November 26, 2019
Despite efforts to fix the new E-Hall pass system, there are still flaws making the program difficult to use.

Wi-Fi issues slow E-Hall Pass System

November 12, 2019

SLIDESHOW: Students dress up for Halloween at Baldwin

October 31, 2019
Zombieland Double tap is the comedy-horror sequel that so many people have been waiting for.

‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ does not surpass the original

October 31, 2019

SLIDE SHOW: Pep rally fires up homecoming crowd

October 16, 2019
District staff and high school students helped community seniors and agencies on the Day of Caring.

[Photo] VIDEO: Day of Caring makes a difference in the community

May 9, 2019
Should students return to school full time? Two staff members weigh in.

Don’t you hate it when…

April 26, 2019
Mitch Holmes works on his insurance business at school.

Let’s get this bread: some Baldwin students have unusual part time jobs

April 25, 2019
Nominations for this years Academy Awards have been released, with a few surprises among the nominees.

Don’t you hate it when…

March 11, 2019
Christmas themed cookies at Cookie Extravaganza.

Christmas in Baldwin: 15 School Days of Christmas

March 7, 2019
Security guard Geno Reese was injured on Friday breaking up a altercation between two students.

Geno Reese looks forward to returning to high school

February 26, 2019
Recycling is an essential part of protecting the environment, yet Baldwin does not have a school recycling program. That needs to change.

Editorial: District can do more to help recycling

February 8, 2019
Caden Harsh argues that esports are real sports due to the competition in them.

[Photo] Caden Harsh

January 29, 2019
The varsity cheerleaders help pep up students for the football game.

EDITORIAL: Pep rally ushers in a new and positive change

September 4, 2018
Dont you hate it when...

Don’t you hate it when…

June 1, 2018
Summer Games bring smiles: Students walk across the gym (above) at opening ceremonies. The games featured several hundred athletes.

Special Olympics showcases talent

May 30, 2018
For some seniors, it was just another school day

For some seniors, it was just another school day

March 2, 2018
Photo via Pixabay under Creative Commons license.

Don’t you hate it when…

November 8, 2017
Baldwin students split over anthem issue

Baldwin students split over anthem issue

September 25, 2017
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