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Proud Principal Castro presenting cake to the faculty, celebrating the honor.

NAHS Becomes California Distinguished School

Anaiah Greene, Staff Journalist June 11, 2024

On February 29th (Leap Day), Northridge Academy was named as a 2024 California Distinguished School. Schools were selected by analyzing data reported through the 2023 Dashboard, with a focus on demonstrating...

Pictured: Sophomores Justine Relona, Szaffi Fejes, Natalie Gutierrez, and Krishna Rivera.

A Guide to Beating That Summertime Sadness

Olivia Munoz, Freelancer June 9, 2024

As the school year comes to a close, students prepare for the next few months of vacation. For many, this is the best time of the year; almost two months of sleeping in, no school, and free rein to do...

Social Studies teacher Laurie Nelson

NAHS Says Goodbye to Faculty

Johann Anderson and Josiah Anderson June 7, 2024

As the students are nearing the end of the 2024 school year and seniors are preparing for their future after high school. Some faculty members will sadly be leaving this year, including teachers Laurie...

Ms. Goodman

Goodman Wins LAUSD Teacher of the Year

Rafaelle Cordero and Josiah Anderson June 6, 2024

In early May, NAHS social sciences teacher, Ms. Goodman was selected as one of 24 Teachers of the Year  by LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho. Goodman is also a National Certified Board Teacher and...

Gustavo Arellano talking to students after his presentation.

Los Angeles Times Columnist Gustavo Arellano is invited to talk about Journalism

Johann Anderson, Staff Journalist June 4, 2024

The English Department led by Mr. Matheny invited a guest speaker named Gustavo Arellano, who is a columnist for the Los Angeles Times, to speak with students in the MPR on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Students...

LA MEPs front sign

Armed Forces – MEPs Insider

Sean Hunt, Program Manager June 4, 2024

The Armed Forces is an important part of our nation's security and the future for many NAHS students. However, most do not know the process of enlistment and the horrors attached to it.  I found out...

News Crew visits CSUN's journalism department in early spring.  Junior Anaiah Greene, seniors Kailey Trujillo and Casey Teramoto, sophomore Olivia Munoz, senior Sean Hunt, sophomore Natalie Gutierrez, senior Josiah Anderson, Mr. Kent, senior Joseph Adwani, and CSUN representative, Stephanie Bluestein.

An Inside Look at News Crew

Kailey Trujillo, Managing Editor June 4, 2024

News Crew is a club-like leadership organization started this year here at Northridge Academy High, which allows students to write stories on a wide range of topics to inform and educate students. This...

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