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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**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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AP Practice Prep: Joli Bartczack focuses on her computer as she completes an AP Language practice test. Bartczack participated in one of several timed exams led by Mrs. Courtney Boos to prepare students for the official AP test. The three-hour exam included multiple-choice questions and essays designed to improve time management and writing skills. “Mrs. Boos gives feedback and that was really helpful knowing what to change,” Bartczack said. “Most students improve their multiple-choice questions each time and make corrections to their essays,” Boos said. Photo by Lily Majors

Practice Makes Passing

May 4, 2026
Practice Makes Passing by Lily Majors Students at Melbourne High School prepared for the AP Lang exam through timed practice tests with Mrs. Courtney Boos. Mrs. Boos had run ...
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Caption 1: Mission to moom:A rocket soars into the atmosphere, leaving a trail of smoke and fire. The Artemis II mission, a monumental step in space exploration, launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 1, carrying a crew of four astronauts on a journey around the Moon. This launch signifies a crucial advancement in humanity's return to lunar exploration and future endeavors to Mars. When she saw the rocket and the images after, Carrie Friday said, “I thought that it was awesome, seeing them go up there and seeing the pictures showed how far humanity has gone.” Photo by Carrie Friday Caption 2: BLAST OFF Standing tall on the launch pad, Artemis II prepares for liftoff as crowds gathered to witness the historic moment. “I believe that space exploration is important for human improvement. I really wanted to be an astronaut when I was younger, and when I saw the rocket it filled a little hole in younger me’s heart,” said Peyton Dodge, 9th grade. Photo by: Carrie Friday

Artemis II Launch Inspires Many and Makes History

May 3, 2026
Artemis II Launch Inspires Many and Makes History by Ereny Elrayis and Brooke Johnson In April 1 2026, NASA successfully launched the Artemis II rocket, marking a big step fo...
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Make a Dish: In French class, students were able to use their creativity to make a french dish, and present to the class. Students put their knowledge of the language and presented in francais. 10th grade student, Kamiyah King chose to make crepes. After all the hardwork, and studying students did, they were able to use their knowledge in a fun activity. King said, “This project was a very engaging way to learn.” This project has allowed students to progress while having fun. They brought what they learned in the classroom, to their kitchen. King said, “After being inspired by everyone’s dish, I now have interesting information I didn’t have before.” Photo by Princess Islam

French Dish

May 2, 2026
French Dish by Princess Islam Here at Melbourne High School, students take the culture experience to another level in French class. Throughout the school year students studying ...
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First Meeting: Freshman Rujula Mogre is sitting with her friends before the HOSA meeting begins in Ms.Todds classroom. The first meeting of the club was held on a Tuesday morning, with the club planning to have meetings on Tuesdays. Historian Addison Trent stated, “This year our first event is that we are making cards for teachers at our school just in time for teacher appreciation week.” The many events including competitions starting next year gave the club members things to look forward to. Photo by: Ayaana Gupta

HOSA Launches a New Chapter

May 1, 2026
HOSA Launches a New Chapter by Ayaana Gupta HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America), also known as HOSA- Future Health Professionals, was a school club where members ca...
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Take A Break: The Junior IB team cheers before starting a game of captuer the flag. IB field day was a way for IB juniors and seniors to celebrate their hard work and take a break. “To be honest all of it was so much fun, but my favorite part was when we were competing to see who could make the best human triangle,” said junior Eva Beasley. Photo by Kyra Chang

Playing The Game

April 30, 2026
Playing The Game by Kyra Chang Every spring, the juniors and seniors from the IB program competed in field day activities. The students got out during 4th period and stayed t...
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Wring and focused: 9th grader Maddyx Hill completes her essay for ELA class during lunch time. Hills essay is about true love, and she is required to put quotes and lines from Romeo and Juliet to explain what true love really is. “This essay is easy to write for me because I enjoyed the story of Romeo and Juliet,” Hill explained. Photo by: Matthew Trazzera

Students prepare for FAST Writing Over Spring Break

April 29, 2026
Students prepare for FAST Writing Over Spring Break by Matthew Trazzera 9th graders Maddyx Hill and Samayah Severin both used their spring break to get ready for the FAST writin...
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Caption: Senior Spirit Shines: Incoming seniors Baleigh Rohmann and Marina Gast stand with teammates Chloe strong and Destiny Lander outside the school gym as they prepare for varsity cheer tryouts last Thursday afternoon. Rohmann and Gast competed for senior spots on the squad and performed their fight song and tumbling passes in front of judges after weeks of practice. As upperclassmen hopefuls, Rohmann and Gast aimed to set the tone for leadership and consistency throughout the season. “We pushed ourselves at every practice and stayed confident going into tryouts,” Rohmann said. Photo By Chloe Strong

2026 Cheer Tryouts

April 28, 2026
2026 Cheer Tryouts by Chloe Strong Under the bright lights of the gym, anticipation filled the air as students gathered for varsity cheerleading tryouts. Incoming seniors Bal...
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Caption: Typing Away. Ava Brouard types on her laptop during 4th-period Newspaper as she works on developing her deadline. Brouard, a freshman in her first year on the staff, learned how to research, interview, and write alongside her classmates in the Mrs. Reynold’s classroom. She said the class had already become a experience for her, explaining, “This year is my first time ever being in it, but it’s something I’ve always wanted to do.”. Photo by Issy Perez

Newspaper Insights

April 27, 2026
Newspaper Insights by Issy Perez Newspapers had long served as a powerful way to keep communities informed and connected, and the school paper at Mel‑High was no exception....
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Quarter Shift: As Melbourne High School transitions from the third to fourth quarter, students and teachers prepare for a strong finish to the year. Focused on her classwork, junior Lauren Deacon stays watching her screen while surrounded by her notes and materials. “I have grown into my study style over the year and plan to stay more organized and motivated for upcoming exams,” said Deacon, showing how students are sharpening their focus as the final quarter begins. Physics teacher Laura Zamora also reflected on the academic momentum. “I am routinely impressed by their activity especially on projects and their growth in thinking like physicists,” said Zamora, while noting upcoming hands-on challenges like a Rube Goldberg machine and space station designs. Photo by Lily Majors

Fourth Quarter Focus

April 26, 2026
Fourth Quarter Focus by Lily Majors As the third quarter came to an end at Melbourne High School, students and teachers shifted their focus toward finishing the year strong. Th...
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Caption: SOLIDWORKS Certification. Students prepare for the CSWA certification by practicing parts. The students of Applied Engineering were practicing to make sure that they understood everything before the big certification on February 17. “We practice parts on the computer to make sure we know all the parts for the certification. We usually watch videos on YouTube to understand the parts,” said Jacob Culwell. Photo by Melissa Lima Amaro.

Applied Engineering SOLIDWORKS Certification

April 25, 2026
Applied Engineering SOLIDWORKS Certification by Aadhya Patel The Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate exam was a certification that checked on a student’s skill in the SOLIDWORK...
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Caption: TEAM SPIRIT. Team Voltage celebrates their team by doing their cheer and holding posters of their mascot up. Melbourne High School robotics team went to Orlando for the FRC robotics regional and got to semi-finals. “I believe our teams biggest strength is our spirit and how we work together as a team”, Manuel Castillo said. Picture by Melissa Amaro.

Robotics Orlando Regionals

April 24, 2026
Robotics Orlando Regionals by Melissa Lima Amaro Team Voltage competed at the Orlando Regionals with determination and strong team spirit throughout the entire event. The tea...
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FIELD TRIP: In ENV SCI class, students were able to attend a fun and engaging field trip to the Brevard Zoo. 11th grade student Charlotte Danner analyzed animals behavior and environment at the zoo. Students were able to take all the information they learned and apply their knowledge to the viewing of different animals. Danner said, “This trip made all the hardwork worthit, as I was able to have fun while learning at the same time.” Students have took everything they learned inside the classroom and took it with them to the zoo. Danner said,”After this trip, I will continue to be motivated because we have another upcoming trip to the Barrier Islands. Photo by Mrs. Collins

Environmental Science Trip

April 23, 2026
Environmental Science Trip by Princess Islam Here at Melbourne High School, students take learning to higher stakes in Environmental Science class. After all the hard work stude...
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Caption 1: Beautiful Greece: Junior Isabella Zervigon and her classmate are standing in front of and enjoying the bright Greek scenery. The IB program was able to visit Greece this past Spring break and was able to tour it. They learned more about the culture and history of Greece, particularly in landmarks such as this. This spot in particular was just one of many bright and unique locations they were able to visit on their trip.Photo By: Izabella Zervigon Caption 2: Travel Time: During Spring Break, Junior Lauren Deacon and the IB program visit Greece seeing many sights and historic places. This trip was an opportunity for students to broaden their perspectives and experience different cultures. “We went on multiple tours of ruins and different Greek islands,” Deacon said. Photo by: Lauren Deacon. 

Cultural Engagement: The IB Greece Trip

April 23, 2026
Cultural Engagement: The IB Greece Trip by Lily Hock and Aiden Kehayias The IB program spent Spring break on a trip to Greece where they saw historic sights, bea...
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Hands-on Learning: In Mrs. Collins 7th period zoology class, Sarah La Noire Dongo is observing this animal structure to better understand the anatomy and how it functions. These types of hands on activities helped bring the lessons beyond textbooks. She also worked on her March Madness activity. Dongo added, “My favorite part of this class is the hands on activities and I have realized how important conservation and protecting animals is.” Photo by: Ayaana Gupta

A Closer Look at Zoology

April 22, 2026
A Closer Look at Zoology by Ayaana Gupta In Mrs. Collins 7th period zoology class, students discovered a deeper understanding of animals. One sophomore, Sarah La Noire Dongo sai...
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Perfectly Preparing the Goods: Dominic Ciano in Chef Haskin’s room during his second period class in building 10, preparing the previously chopped apples for dehydration. Chef Haskin’s has been at Mel High for six years, and worked in the Industrial scene for many years—this allowed him to make sure each student made prepared food for dehydration properly. Chef Haskins showed students how to cut fruits and vegetables correctly the day prior. “The reason I think its important is its a good skill to know when you live on your own; You don’t have to buy that many pre-made stuff, get your own ingredients, and cooking with those ingredients is typically cheaper.” said Ciano. Photo by Tyler Ferreira Alves Hill.

Drying Out in Chef Haskin’s Class!

April 21, 2026
Drying Out in Chef Haskin’s Class by Tyler Ferreira Alves Hill When people have been asked what is the most important thing about living on their own, there has been a pletho...
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