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The Student News Site of Dr. Michael M. Krop

The Lightning Strike

The Student News Site of Dr. Michael M. Krop

The Lightning Strike

Retired government workers to teacher positions

Noah Yecutieli, News Editor February 27, 2023

Since the reopening of schools in the fall of 2020, effects of a national teacher shortage have burdened working teachers, politicians and students alike.  To lighten the load of teachers affected...

Your ride along to parking permits, simplified

Lucchesi Vieux and Noah Yecutieli February 27, 2023

In order to legally park on school grounds, you are going to need a parking permit. The process of obtaining one can be challenging for some, but this guide will help break it down.  The application...

Historically Black Colleges and Universities: A Step Towards Greater Education

Alexis Chery, Staff Writer February 27, 2023

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been around for many years, the majority originating before the Civil Rights Act in 1964 with the intention of serving the African-American community.  HBCUs...

End the employee fight, it’s time to know your workers’ rights!

Taira Astete, Staff Writer February 27, 2023

Workers’ rights are given to workers by the Department of Labor. Labor laws are implemented to help ensure a safe and fair work experience for employees, including that of teens. According to the...

Homecoming brings the carnival to Krop

Jake DeAngelis, Staff Writer February 27, 2023

This year’s carnival-themed Homecoming included a dress-down spirit week, a football game, a free pep rally, and ended with the crowning of the first Krop female Homecoming King.  Spirit week consisted...

Omicron Variant: Here We Go Again?

Rachel Kostyukovsky, Staff Writer January 31, 2022

With the extreme outbreak of yet another sci-fi sounding virus, the SARS-CoV-2 variant, Omicron, has heavily impacted and influenced Florida, Miami-Dade, and specifically Krop since the end of our winter-recess...

Gatekeeping: New addition in student parking lot

Joshua Sadov, Staff Writer January 31, 2022

Due to various safety concerns, including students skipping school and property restrictions, a new gate was installed in the student parking lot this past November. A staff member or security guard...

FSA testing cancelled

Jahyie Petit Pointe, Staff Writer January 31, 2022

On Sept. 14, 2021, Gov. Ron Desantis alongside the Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran announced the end of FSA standardized testing in Florida.  Desantis plans to create the Florida Assessment...

Your guide to staying safe at concerts

Josh Katz, Managing Editor January 31, 2022

Music blasting at over 100 decibels, shoving, pushing and a lack of personal space are all characteristics of some concerts that, while enjoyable for some, can create a risky environment for others. Events...

There is never too much on Krops plate: MKHS serves as a food distribution center

There is never too much on Krop’s plate: MKHS serves as a food distribution center

Hannah Medow, Business Manager May 12, 2021

Because of Covid-19, the Krop community has suffered a lot of hardships, including a lack of food. In response to the pandemic, Krop has become a food distribution site, distributing meals to Miami-Dade...

All you need to know about SCOIR

All you need to know about SCOIR

Agustin Zelikson, News Editor January 11, 2021

This school year, Jan Spivak, the new CAP advisor, introduced a college admissions system, SCOIR, to students and faculty. Now, Spivak has found herself with a new goal apart from getting to know the community:...

Holocaust Education Week: Remembering the past to transform the future

Holocaust Education Week: Remembering the past to transform the future

Josh Katz, Staff Writer January 7, 2021

The 2020-2021 school year marks the first Holocaust Education Week in Florida, where teachers will review lessons on the history of the Holocaust and honor the memory of all the victims and survivors....

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