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Advice to Future Freshman

Victoria Castaneda June 12, 2026

Dear future freshman, I hope you are excited for your freshman year. Many people make freshman year sound scary; it can be for a while, but I can say from personal experience It's not as scary as it seems....

Tips for the Class of 2030

Meridy Sanchez June 12, 2026

Link to Image Dear upcoming freshman, high school isn't really as bad as it sounds. Everyone mostly minds their own business. One thing I will say is to do your assignments before the due date,...

Letter to Freshman

Sydney Fabela June 10, 2026

Link to Image Dear upcoming freshman, Welcome to high school! Starting high school can be exciting, but it can also feel a little overwhelming. You might be nervous about making friends, finding...

Advice to Incoming Freshman

Macy Marshall June 10, 2026

Dear Freshmen, Hi! Welcome to high school. The best and most awkward four years of your life.  Let’s face it- high school is a lot. Classes get more serious, friendships change and shift, Parents...

Dear New Sophomores

Acacia Vingoe June 10, 2026

Link to Image You receive this letter from a junior at the end of the 2026 school year. Entering your sophomore year, make sure of a few things: Is your schedule full? Are you challenging yourself but...

The Freshman Letter

Camila Hernandez Paniagua June 10, 2026

Dear Freshmen,  Welcome to High School! Starting freshman year can be exciting, but it can also be scary and intimidating. I remember feeling nervous and scared, but with a mix of excitement when I...

Dear Underclassmen

Roan Faulkner June 10, 2026

In this letter, you will hear about some advice I have for you, considering I just finished my freshman year. It’s important to stay focused on yourself, even though it’s easy to get influenced and...

Letter to Upcoming Freshman

Addy Carl June 10, 2026

Dear incoming freshman, here is some advice before you enter your first year of high school. Don’t worry about what other people think of you; it doesn't matter. As an incoming sophomore, my experience...

My Advice for the Class of 2030

Emma Sandoval June 10, 2026

Link to Image   Dear incoming freshman, eighth grade was probably one of your favorite years of school yet. You have your core friend group, and it's your last year of middle school. You’re...

Insight for Incoming Freshman

Sosie Walsh-Brock June 10, 2026

Link to Image Dear Incoming Freshmen,  High school is a big jump from middle school, and it can be scary and overwhelming the first couple of weeks, but after that, you'll become more comfortable...

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