Mrs. Menke's Anatomy class decorated the sidewalks in front of the New Haven Mercy Clinic to celebrate Mercy's Healthcare Week.
 Austin Schuck is the NHMS Student of the Month for April. He is the son of Lindsay Schuck and Tim Schuck. Austin is involved in basketball, track and field, and serves as Student Council president. His accomplishments include participating in the ECC Spelling Bee and earning multiple gold medals in track and field. Outside of school, he plays league baseball and enjoys watching and playing basketball, as well as spending time with friends and family. Currently, Austin holds the #1 middle school 400-meter time in the state. His favorite school subject is English because it allows him to be creative and think beyond textbook answers. Austin’s favorite thing about being a Shamrock is the pride within the school and the high standards to which everyone is held. According to his teachers, Austin has always been a high achiever both academically and athletically. In recent months, however, he has shown tremendous growth in maturity and classroom behavior. As Student Council president, he strives to be a positive role model for his peers not only in the classroom but also in less structured environments such as PE. Austin is respectful, engaged in his learning, and a joy to be around. His dedication to both academics and athletics has been exceptional. We look forward to watching Austin continue to grow as a student, athlete, and individual throughout his high school career. Congratulations, Austin!
 Claire Hellmann is the NHHS Student of the Month for April. She is the daughter of Scott and Elizabeth Hellmann. Claire has been actively involved throughout high school, participating in basketball, volleyball, and track for four years while serving as a four-year Student Council representative, Class of 2026 Secretary, and FBLA Secretary. She is also a member of FCCLA, National Honor Society, Future Teachers of America, FBLA, and the Four Rivers FFA program. Throughout high school, she has earned A Honor Roll recognition in 2025 and Honor Roll recognition from 2022–2024. She attended FBLA State competitions in Springfield in 2024, 2025, and 2026 and placed first at districts in Intro to Business Procedures (2023), first in Journalism and Visual Design Performance (2026), and second in Journalism (2024). Claire also received Academic All-Conference honors for track (2024, 2025) and basketball (2025). Outside of school, Claire enjoys photography, baking and learning new recipes, going to the movies with friends, and crafting. She attends church every weekend with her grandparents and works at Heritage Valley Tree Farm in Washington during the holiday season. Claire enjoys trying new things and expressing her creativity through photography, earning Best of Show in Photography at the Washington Town and Country Fair in 2023 and receiving ten blue ribbon first-place photography awards since then. Her favorite school subject is English because she enjoys reading and expressing herself creatively through writing. Claire’s favorite thing about being a Shamrock is being part of a close-knit community and having opportunities to volunteer and give back whenever possible. After high school, Claire plans to attend Lindenwood University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in business administration. According to her teachers, Claire has excelled during her senior year, remaining actively involved in numerous clubs and sports while demonstrating consistent kindness and compassion toward her peers. Congratulations, Claire!
 Need a quick and easy teacher appreciation gift? Let the members of New Haven High School's Future Teachers of America club help you out! FTA has partnered with Beverly Anne's Cookie Company to sell "Cookie Grams" for Teacher Appreciation Week. All you have to do is choose your teachers and your cookie preferences. We take care of the rest. Want to add a special touch? You can even send a personalized message with your treat. Cookies will be delivered on Friday, May 8th. As an added bonus, FTA earns $1 for every cookie gram sold. Thanks for supporting the Future Teachers of America and the teachers in the New Haven School District.
https://customer.beverlyanns.com/#/B10X34827128  Congratulations to Cooper Groppe, Tymber Hawkins, and Elliana Gevers for participating in the Young Writers - Stranger Sagas: Moments of the Extraordinary writing contest!
Elliana's poem "Ghost Girl" is featured in this year's publication!   Trisha Vaughn and Regan Molitor were both recognized for their essay entries into the New Haven American Legion Auxiliary Americanism Essay Contest. Trisha earned first place, and her essay will continue to the national contest. Regan placed second.
 Rihanna Bates is the March Student of the Month for New Haven High School. She is the daughter of Maegan Bates. Throughout her four years at NHHS, Rihanna has been involved in volleyball, volleyball manager, basketball, track and field, Future Teachers of America, National Honor Society, Student Council, and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. She has been on the B Honor Roll. Outside of school, Rihanna is employed at Dos Bros Mexican Restaurant, Lang-A-Tang Deli, Cedar Creek, and also babysits. Her favorite school subject is English because it has a direct impact on her life inside and outside of school, and there is always more to learn in the subject. Rihanna plans to attend Missouri State University to pursue a degree in Elementary Education. Her teachers describe her as a positive and encouraging presence in the classroom. She motivates her peers to stay focused and do their best, consistently completes her work without complaint, and finishes tasks on time. Throughout her four years, she has remained dedicated to sports and takes pride in her involvement. Even outside of athletics, she encourages others to become active members of the school community. Congratulations, Rihanna!
 Lucas Bland is the March Student of the Month for New Haven Middle School. He is the son of Ricky and Kahlie Bland. Lucas is a member of the Outdoors Club. He has earned second place in two baseball tournaments and won one tournament championship. In elementary school, he received Catch of the Week multiple times. Outside of school, Lucas enjoys fishing, hunting, playing video games, and playing select baseball. His favorite school subject is social studies because he enjoys learning about the past, especially American history. His favorite part about being a Shamrock is the great atmosphere everyone creates at the school. A fun fact Lucas shared is that he once caught an 8-pound bass! Lucas plans to become a professional baseball player after finishing school. If that does not work out, he hopes to work for his dad’s company and eventually take it over. Lucas’s teachers describe him as a caring, hardworking, and trustworthy student who consistently shows kindness and encourages his peers. He stays focused in class, puts forth strong effort, helps keep group members on track, and takes pride in his work. Congratulations, Lucas!
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