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The Student News Site of Vel Phillips Memorial

Spartan Youth Service Election Re-vote

Spartan Youth Service Election Re-vote

Nina Zhu, Co-Editor-in-Chief June 1, 2026

High school club elections are usually held without controversy. The results aren’t meant to be too serious, and the end goal is not only to determine who will lead a club in the future but also to simulate...

VPM State Forensics Team, 2026

VPM Forensics Team Claims Second At State

Amalia Weix May 1, 2026

VPM Forensics has wrapped up another great season, earning second place in Division One at the State Tournament earlier this April in Neenah. During the tournament, the twenty-five person team earned a...

This year's judges!

Cupcake Smackdown

Nina Zhu, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2026

Cupcake Smackdown has been a tradition at VPM for years, but this year, Spartan Youth Service has taken over as the new organizer and host! The fundraiser was hosted last Friday in the atrium, with all...

STEM Club's Mocktails with Mawer

STEM Club’s Mocktails with Mawer

Nina Zhu, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2026

STEM Club’s annual Mocktails with Mawer is back! Every year, STEM Club collaborates with Mr. Mawer, one of VPM’s history teachers and a passionate mixologist, to learn hands-on about food science.   This...

Forensics: What it Is and Why You Should Join!

Jamie Hutton, Sports Editor January 1, 2026

“Like the dead bodies?” Is the question I get asked almost every single time I tell someone that I do forensics. It takes a good bit of convincing and a “it puts the speech in speech and debate”...

VPM Drama

Sofia Lund November 1, 2025

Say you have a love of theatre, song, public speaking, and speaking in general, building and construction, or painting and art, and you want a good, passionate community. Well, I present to you: DDAF!...

Student Support Foundation

Student Support Foundation

Nina Zhu, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Student Life Editor November 1, 2025

Everyone at VPM can appreciate our annual bubble tea fundraiser, tissue boxes in classrooms when flu season comes around, graphing calculators available to borrow, and buses to travel to elementary schools...

Join the Spartan News Team!

Colton Quigle November 1, 2025

Airing an episode every Monday, the Spartan News team strives to maintain a consistent production schedule while having fun in the process. Though the last fifteen years and 450+ episodes have gone smoothly,...

Fiction Book Club Spotlight

Fiction Book Club Spotlight

Varnika Arianathan, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 1, 2025

Are you interested in fantasy, mystery, romance, or thriller novels? Do you want to find a relaxed, friendly group of friends to discuss your latest read with? Whatever kind of fiction or fun you’re...

Spartan Youth Service: VPM's Biggest Club

Spartan Youth Service: VPM’s Biggest Club

Nina Zhu, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 1, 2025

Are you looking for a club to join? Friends to make? A way to get a bunch of volunteer hours while having fun? If so, Spartan Youth Service is the perfect place for you! Spartan Youth Service, or SYS,...

Thoughts On The Grown-Ups

Thoughts On The Grown-Ups

Amalia Weix June 1, 2025

VPM Drama absolutely knocked it out of the park with their production of The Grown-Ups. It’s a very well-written play, and was further elevated by the amazing performances of the cast. Everyone did a...

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