The Top Ten Things 8th Graders Will Love About High School

Nittu P and Jane E

May 7, 2012

1. Variety of friends 2. More choices on the lunch menu 3. Football teams (Maine East is the main beast and Maine West is the best) 4. You can use your... READ MORE »»

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Z,Y,X, … 8th Grade Counts Down!

Chip 411 Staff

April 29, 2012

The eighth grade class officially began their 26 day countdown to graduation last Monday.  Beginning with the letter Z and going through the alphabet... READ MORE »»

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Yes, Some Chippewa Teachers Have a Life!

Marlon, Lynn, Adriana, Agnes, Faith, Spring Break Specialists

March 21, 2012

Some of our talented, roving reporters cornered some of their favorite teachers and got the answer to the ever important question,”What are you doing... READ MORE »»

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Seeing Double? SeeingDouble?

Staff writers

February 20, 2012

Last Friday the student council sponsored another fun school spirit day – everyone got to find a friend and come as twins! There were lots of twins... READ MORE »»

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Hot Topics! 8th Graders Debate

Catie F, Special Assignment Reporter

February 20, 2012

The classroom is divided in two.  Students are arguing tirelessly, the flurry of rebuttals flying to-and-fro as the two sides battle it out.  Envisioning... READ MORE »»

News and Views

Q and A with Mr. Radek

Q and A with Mr. Radek

Giada M

We sat down with Mr. Radek, our favorite LMC and computer specialist, and asked him a few questions. He will be leaving Chippewa and we will mis him. Here are some things... read story

May 10, 2012

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Sports

Girls Volleyball Season is Here!

Girls Volleyball Season is Here!

Sports Update

Chippewa’s 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams are playing hard in what is an up-and-down season so far.  We’ve had games against Algonquin, Grove, and Gemini,... read story

February 21, 2012

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Opinion

Emily’s Advice Column

Emily’s Advice Column

Emily M, Advice Columnist

Emily’s Advice Corner! There are certain things in middle school that people cause drama about. Some of the drama is really not “needed” drama. Here’s where my advice... read story

February 21, 2012

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A&E

Janet Wong, Our Special Guest for Poetry Month

Janet Wong, Our Special Guest for Poetry Month

Catie F, On Special Assignment

April is National Poetry Month, and at Chippewa, we were especially festive and had a real poetry author visit the school!  Janet S. Wong, author of more than 20 poetry books... read story

May 3, 2012

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