Students, are you interested in performing as a member of a Broadway smash hit musical and having a great summer at the same time? We are happy to announce the return of the Summer Fine Arts Theatre Workshop. Information and pre-registration links for the 2026 Summer Fine Arts Theater Workshop production of The Little Mermaid are available from our art, chorus, band, orchestra, or drama teachers, the media center, the guidance office, the main office, and on our school website. There is no cost and transportation will be provided. The site for this year’s production will be Satellite High School. The pre-registration deadline is Wednesday, May 13

2026 Summer Fine Arts Workshop Applications

April 20, 2026
Students, are you interested in performing as a member of a Broadway smash hit musical and having a great summer at the same time? We are happy to announce the return of the Summ...
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Summer enrichment

Summer Enrichment Camp Registration Opens 4/25

March 16, 2026
Please view the link below for parent information regarding summer enrichment camps. https://sites.google.com/share.brevardschools.org/bpssummerenrichment2026/general-info All ...
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Caption: Turning the Page: Mrs. Melanie Anderson sits in her classroom in Building 1 during 4th period reading a book called “Scythe” as the students work independently. She will leave to pursue her master's degree in library science after this school year. She taught English 1 and Creative Writing at this school for 4 years. Mrs Anderson inspired many students through her passion for learning including sophomore Yael Bachman who said, “She has made a lasting impact upon many students, and I’m glad to know that with whatever happened in the future, she will continue to impact people’s lives for the better.” Photo by Ayaana Gupta

Mrs. Anderson Begins A New Chapter

May 14, 2026
Mrs. Anderson Begins A New Chapter by Ayaana Gupta Mrs. Melanie Anderson taught at this school for over 4 years, where she educated students in English 1 and Creative Writing...
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Building Connections Through Conversation Nylah Narbors and Camilla Dommaur. talk during lunch as they discuss a friendship through shared schoolwork. Narbors and Dommaur worked together on multiple assignments during the school year in their classes, where they developed trust and improved communication. As classmates, they supported each other before tests and collaborated on projects, which helped them succeed academically. “We studied together before tests, and that made everything less stressful,” Narbors said.

Students' Social Life Through School

May 14, 2026
Students Social Life Through School by Samiyah Evans Students built strong friendships through shared classes and schoolwork, creating connections that lasted beyond the clas...
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Book to work: Juliette Stricklan works on her book club project on her laptop during class. Stricklan, a student working on her final assignment, had originally chosen Anthem but switched books after finishing it because she preferred a darker theme. The project required students to complete worksheets and participate in discussions, although not all groups followed the same structure. Stricklan explained that “some people decided to work together on their projects but have to do double the requirements” and added that “We didn’t really discuss, but the worksheets were helpful,” showing how her experience focused more on independent work. Photo By Ereny Elrayis

Books to Learn

May 13, 2026
Books to Learn by Ereny Elrayis Different experiences and learning styles were revealed as students completed their final book club projects. The assignment required students to r...
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Final deadline Dash: As the deadlines approach, students in journalism worked to finish their final articles before testing, Senior Madison Davis, and freshman Matthew Trazzera are both balance interviews, writing, and editing under pressure. “Getting interviews from people is the hardest part, but it helps you get better at talking to others,” Davis said. Despite the stress, students said journalism allowed them to express creativity and grow as writers. Photo By: Ava Brouard

Newspaper FInal Deadline

May 13, 2026
Newspaper Final Deadline by Ava Brouard As testing season approached, journalism students at Melbourne High School were finishing their final articles while reflecting on their ...
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SWAP ON THE FIELD: Melbourne High seniors prepare and organize on the field before the PowderPuff game. The Powder Puff Game took place on Wednesday afternoon at Melbourne High. The junior class defeated the senior team by 32-6. “It was so much fun being on the sideline and watching the game” said Cameruci.  Photo by Jayda Blanc 

PowderPuff Game 2026

May 12, 2026
PowderPuff Game 2026 by Jayda Blanc Students gathered at Melbourne High School on Wednesday night for the annual Powderpuff Game, where the junior class defeated the seniors ...
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Caption: Focused during class time, Jill Farrell listened closely to the lesson by Mr. Woodbury during class, while he talked about the upcoming exam.“well organized and keeping a planner” Farrell said to stay prepared. She feels ready and is staying organized for the exam. Photo by: paige allen

Organized and Ready: AP World History Exam Prep

May 12, 2026
Organized and Ready: AP World History Exam Prep by Paige Allen With the AP World History exam approaching on May 8th, ninth grade students were working hard to prepare. Stude...
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Art Discussion: 9th grader Lilly Wall discusses her art project with her nearby friends in her English class. Wall explained to her friends that she believed she could have gotten more time. “I liked this project a lot, but I think I could have done much better with extra time,” Wall said. Photo by: Matthew Trazzera

2D Art Students' Perspective on the Latest Art Project

May 11, 2026
2D Art Students' Perspective on the Latest Art Project by Matthew Trazzera In 2D art with Mrs. Carolyn Robb, students recently made animal drawings using colored pencils and oil...
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Captions: 1: Locked In Together: Huddled tightly before the snap, Haizel Hall and Parola led their teammates with focus and intensity, setting the tone for the game ahead. “Right here, right now—this is our moment,” one player called out as the team leaned in, determined and ready to execute. 2: Janessa Palmer Runs Downfield During A Flag Football Game At Melbourne High School. Palmer looked to make a play while working with her teammates during the game. The team had been practicing and improving their communication before competing. “We’ve been working hard every practice and pushing each other to do better,” Palmer said. Photos by Anabella Mulligan

Girls Flag Football Recap

May 11, 2026
Girls Flag Football Recap by Aubrianna Pressley and Anabella Mulligan The Melbourne High School girls flag football team showed strong teamwork and determination throughout the...
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WOLRD CHANGES. This board shows exactly how much the world has changed in the students simulation and how many countries blended together making 2 distinct giant countries. This project started with small groups around the world, but eventually by the end of this year many of the countries have merged together, with only a few small ones left. “I was originally in a country near Europe that represented Portugal, but as the year went by we became a giant country.”, Ngo said. Photo taken by Melissa amaro.

Word History Project

May 11, 2026
Word History Project by Melissa Lima Amaro History is better learned when students can experience situations themselves, that is why Mr. Aaron Burnley made all students partake ...
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Enjoying Electives: Jillian Kehayias and her friend sit together for lunch after Jillian having spoken about her electives from this year and for the next. Kehayias has a few prospects for next year, she was an avid Chorus student and plans on taking it again. “I’ll take Chorus and Journalism next year”, said Kehayias. Kehayias, like many other students, had plans for after high school and hope that these electives coming will help them in pursuit of them. Photo By: Aiden Kehayias

Classes and Career Chances

May 11, 2026
Classes and Career Chances by Aiden Kehayias The electives chosen in high school were often about student passions and possible careers. Some chose ROTC if they had a desire ...
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Staying Focused In Class, Cali Copeland holds a NeeDoh while working during class at Melbourne High School. Copeland, a freshman, used the stress toy to stay focused while completing her assignments. She said the NeeDoh helped her concentrate and avoid distractions during lessons. “It kept my hands busy so I could pay attention,” Copeland said.

Why Are Needohs So Popular At Melbourne High

May 11, 2026
Why Are Needohs So Popular At Melbourne High by Samiyah Evans Bright, squishy, and impossible to ignore, NeeDohs quickly became one of the biggest trends at Melbourne High Sc...
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Preparing for more in Physics: Mr. Proctor at his desk planning out the next courses his students will learn as the school year approaches an end. Mr. Proctor recently concluded teaching his student’s optics, and has planned to educate them on some complex yet fascinating parts of the universe. “We only really have four weeks of teaching stuff, since I want the last few weeks to be about reviewing things for the exam… If we have time, we might do photons, quantum stuff, maybe geology? But probably not since it’s a bit much for what we have time for.” said Mr. Proctor. Photo by Tyler Ferreira Alves Hill.

Powering on Through Physics with Mr. Proctor

May 11, 2026
Powering on Through Physics with Mr. Proctor by Tyler Ferreira Alves Hill “There is no authority who decides what is a good idea.” is a quote said by Richard P. Feynman and h...
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DISCOVERY TO THE BRAIN: During class, Senior, Dakota Leah participates in a Psychology lesson led by Mr. Buchanan at Melbourne High School. The course focuses on understanding the brain and human behavior through interactive activities, etc. Students participate in hands-on learning, complete quizzes, and group work to stay engaged and to better understand the material. Psychology class provides critical thinking and real world connections to the brain. “ Being in Psychology is fun and has helped me learn new things,” said Bellflower. Photo by Jayda Blanc

Spotlight: Psychology

May 10, 2026
Spotlight: Psychology by Jayda Blanc Melbourne High School Psychology class, taught by Mr. Buchanan gave students a deeper meaning of how the brain functions and behaviors t...
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Quiet reading moment : Ashlyn Schack reads her dystopian novel during English class. Schack enjoyed her book during silent reading in her group.”It’s nice to have class time to read” Schack says.

Dystopian English Unit

May 9, 2026
Dystopian English Unit by Paige Allen A new dystopian English unit was introduced in a 9th grade English class, where students were given the opportunity to choose from a select...
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Critiquing Stories. The students of Creative Writing 2 sit and critique each other’s stories. Over the past few weeks, the students had been practicing critiquing, and now they were finally reading their friends’ stories and suggesting changes to them. “The editing has definitely taught me to line by line and be more strict about editing and word choice,” said Nadezhda Lehr (10). Photo by Aadhya Patel.

From Drafts To Masterpieces

May 8, 2026
From Drafts To Masterpieces by Aadhya Patel This semester in Creative Writing, the students had been working on one large story from start to finish. Each student wrote their...
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**FCLE PREP DISCUSSION —** Abdul Rahman and Kobe Maquding review material for the FCLE during class at their desks. Rahman listened while Maquding explained concepts they had studied earlier in the period to prepare for the exam. Maquding, a junior, shared strategies he had used before as Rahman, also a junior, considered the information and got ready to apply it. The two had worked together previously and continued helping each other understand the content. “We were just making sure we understood everything before the test,” Maquding said. Photo By Chloe Strong

FCLE Prepping

May 7, 2026
FCLE Prepping by Chloe Strong As the Florida Civic Literacy Exam approached, students in Mr. Gent’s government class focused their attention on preparation and accountability...
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Ready To Swing - Mel High junior Johnny Hemel steps up to the plate during a varsity baseball game at the school field this season. Hemel stood ready in the batter’s box under the lights as his teammates watched from the dugout behind him. The moment captured him preparing to swing in a key at-bat during the game. Hemel showed focus and determination as he competes at the varsity level. “I stay focused, listen to music, and warm up properly,” Hemel said. Photo By Hunter Paige

Junior and Senior Leaders Drive Mel High’s Varsity Baseball Forward

May 6, 2026
Junior and Senior Leaders Drive Mel High’s Varsity Baseball Forward by Hunter Paige Mel High’s varsity baseball team featured strong leadership this season from upperclassmen who...
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Simple or Complex: Senior Hugh Macdonald waits to be let into campus. Some students find entering the gate much simpler than using the Attendance Office when getting onto campus during lunch. “It doesn’t really bother me, and I like it more walking through the gates, but I don’t like the metal detectors. They haven’t given me much problems, I just feel they take up a lot of time. For me this year it wasn’t really an issue,” said Macdonald. Photo by Kyle McLaren

Springing into Change

May 5, 2026
Springing into Change by Kyle McLaren Unlike many of the other middle schools and high schools in the area, the Main Office and Attendance Office were separate offices in Bui...
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