2026

“Every moment is a fresh beginning.” — T.S. Eliot

By: Reagan Anderson This week, the Paupack Press will feature not only a brilliant student, but also an extremely dedicated and talented athlete. This student athlete is a junior, Samira Feller. In school, Samira not only enjoys spending time with her friends, but she also looks forward to attending her math class, which is her…

By: Hannah Daidone In 2026, the Chinese zodiac enters the Year of the Fire Horse, characterized by hard work, bravery, and resilience. Beginning on February 17 with the Lunar New Year, the holiday marks the start of the 15-day Spring Festival, concluding with the Lantern Festival. The Chinese zodiac operates on a 12-year cycle of…

By: Nora Warner Photo: Google February brings many holidays and events, including Black History Month. Black History Month was first federally recognized in 1976 under President Gerald Ford and was signed into law by the US Congress in 1986. The celebration was born from early movements to recognize the contributions of African Americans to U.S….

By: Reilly Buselli Ash Wednesday is a centuries old tradition that marks the beginning of a very symbolic religious season for Christians. It originated in the year 601 AD when Pope Gregory set the current date. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. Lent is a 40-day season of prayer and fasting…

By: Kiana Madrigal             Interested in Greek gods? Interested in war? If so, this book is perfect for you. It’s a beautiful combination of romance and tragedy, a story told by the gods’ perspectives. Lovely War is narrated by the Greek goddess, Aphrodite, who tells the tales of two young couples during World War I…

By: Sutton Rizzo Materials: ·      Wax Paper ·      Crayons ·      Craft Sticks ·      Scrap Paper or Newspaper Step 1: Cut or tear a piece of wax paper off the roll about 10-12 inches long. Fold and cut the paper in half lengthwise. Fold each half in half again widthwise {don’t tear it!} so you now…