high school students
Coverage of high school students in the Nexus archive.
- Hawaiʻi Schools’ New Cellphone Ban Is Here. What Are Teens Saying?
Hawaiʻi Schools has implemented a new cellphone policy as the academic year begins. Civil Beat interviewed high school students regarding the rollout of this state's new rules on personal devices.
- CPS students gain job skills via 6-week summer internship program
Hundreds of high school students are gaining professional experience this summer through the Chicago Public Schools' internship program. The district is offering job skills development to CPS students via a six-week summer internship program.
- Support for cellphone bans in schools reaches new high, survey finds
A Pew Research Center survey found 77% of U.S. adults support in-class cellphone bans for middle school and high school students, with 48% backing all-day bans—a significant increase from 36% in 2024. Over 20 states have implemented all-day bans, and 38 have other restrictions on student phone use.
- Young People’s Continental Congress At Carpenters’ Hall
High school students gathered in Philadelphia to discuss the country's founding ideals and their hopes for the future. The event, titled 'Young People’s Continental Congress,' took place at Carpenters’ Hall.
- A look behind Trump’s Patriot Games — an ‘American Gladiators’ style competition testing teens in ‘boot camp circuit’
President Trump's administration is organizing a televised teen athletic competition from August 9-11 for America's 250th anniversary. The event will feature 100 high school students competing in military-style obstacle courses and sports, with $250,000 in scholarships as the prize.
- Students explore criminal justice through Hampton Jr. Commonwealth's Attorneys program
High school students from across the country participated in Virginia's Junior Commonwealth's Attorneys Program, a free weeklong initiative exposing them to careers in law and public service. The program concluded with a graduation ceremony in Hampton, Va.
- Government amends rules to push PU lecturers to teach high school students, faces stiff resistance
The government has amended rules to require PU lecturers to teach high school students, but the move has encountered strong opposition. The policy change aims to address educational challenges, though resistance suggests significant concerns among stakeholders.
- Officials determine failed sensor caused Galveston roller coaster to stop in mid-air
A failed sensor caused a Galveston roller coaster to stop mid-air, leaving eight high school students stranded approximately 100 feet in the air. Officials stated the malfunction was undetectable before the incident occurred.
- Orange County school district bans e-bikes for elementary, middle school students
The Newport Mesa Unified School District in Orange County has voted to ban e-bikes for elementary and middle school students starting in the 2026–27 school year. High school students will be allowed to use certain e-bikes under district guidelines.
- WATCH: Police release video warning residents about high school 'senior assassin’ game
The San Diego Police Department has released a video warning residents about the dangers of a high school game called 'senior assassin,' where students use water guns to 'hunt' each other. The department highlights the risks associated with the activity, urging caution among participants.
- Hoops and Dreams
The FBI's Washington Field Office organized a basketball game with high school students to strengthen community relations and demonstrate career opportunities. The event aimed to bridge the gap between the Bureau and the communities it serves while inspiring young people.