PRESTON MIDDLE

Apr 15 2026EDUCATION

Preston Middle School Wins Science Olympiad Again

Preston Middle School has taken the state science title for the second year in a row, beating last year’s narrow loss by a wide margin. The win marks the school’s 15th overall championship and its 14th since 2010. The state meet was held on April 4 at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs,

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Dec 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Enduring Magic of Middle-earth: A Father's Journey Through Tolkien's World

Middle-earth is a place that many people keep coming back to. It's not just a story; it's a world filled with history, languages, and cultures. This world was created by J. R. R. Tolkien, who spent years working on it. He started writing about it during World War I, when he was recovering from an il

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May 21 2025EDUCATION

Exploring the Impact of VR and Tablets in Teaching Heart Anatomy

Middle school students are now getting a taste of the future in their classrooms. A recent experiment looked at how virtual reality (VR) and tablet-based mobile apps (TBMA) can help teach heart anatomy. The study involved 84 students, split into three groups: one using VR, another using TBMA, and

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Feb 20 2025EDUCATION

Middle Schoolers: Moving Less, Sitting More

Middle school is a tough time. Kids are growing, learning, and changing. But there's a big problem. They're not moving enough. Experts say that physical activity is super important for these students. But guess what? The amount of physical activity among middle schoolers has been dropping. This is a

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Feb 15 2025EDUCATION

Middletown Schools Drops Transgender Student Protections

Middletown's school board made a big decision recently. They voted to get rid of Policy 5756, which was put in place by the New Jersey Department of Education to protect transgender students. This policy had been a source of controversy for a while. The board's vote to remove it also meant that all

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Sep 30 2024HEALTH

Painful Truths: When Insurance Coverage Falls Short

Preston Nafz, a 17-year-old lacrosse enthusiast, had been in chronic pain since he was 12. Despite months of physical therapy and anti-inflammatory drugs, the pain in his left hip persisted, making it difficult for him to even get out of a car or turn over in bed. His doctor recommended a sports her

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