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The Beachcomber

Beachwoods 2012 team won the national championship. The team included Lizzie Bream, Scott Remer and James Starkman, pictured here in a  Channel 22 television appearance.

Academic Challenge Team Starts Season With New Coach

Alex Machtay, Staff Writer November 5, 2014

Academic challenge team members hope to build on previous years’ success as they prepare for the season under new leadership. Last year the academic challenge team won first place in the National...

Beachwood Scores Highest Performance Index Ever on School Report Card

Beachwood Scores Highest Performance Index Ever on School Report Card

Emily Topilow, Features Editor October 28, 2014

On Sept. 12, Beachwood City Schools received its highest ranking ever from the Ohio Department of Education, earning the eighth highest  performance index out of 611 school districts in the state. “We’re...

After the preschool moves to Bryden, Hardis and Walsh see the Fairmount building as a space to be shared with the community.

School Board Considers Elementary Consolidation

Cathy Perloff, Editor-in-Chief October 28, 2014

On  Oct. 27, the Beachwood Board of Education approved entering a planning phase  to consolidate Hilltop and Bryden schools into one preschool through grade five elementary housed at the current Fairmount...

“I think that it’s important that we continue to teach kids how to make healthy choices,” Principal Ed Klein said.

School Nutrition Regulations Take Effect at BHS

Grant Gravagna, News Editor October 21, 2014
Food sold in schools must be a “whole grain-rich” grain product, have a fruit, vegetable, dairy product or protein food as its “first ingredient,” or be a “combination food” that contains at least ¼ cup of fruit and/or vegetable.
Tensions Increase Locally After Violence in Middle East

Tensions Increase Locally After Violence in Middle East

Naomi Grant, Arts & Life Editor October 19, 2014

The crisis in Israel and the Gaza Strip this summer, Operation Protective Edge, has caused an increase in anti-Israeli sentiment, and has led many to question whether criticism of Israeli policy is making...

Image Source: Sayurta via Wikimedia Commons.

Responses Mixed to Increased AP Enrollment

Alex Machtay, Staff Writer October 14, 2014

The administration has made it a goal over the past two years to increase enrollment in AP classes, a move which has been largely successful, resulting in both excitement over new opportunities and dismay...

Students enjoyed volleyball and other Spirit Week competitions last April. Spirit Week activities will continue this year, but will take place during Homecoming week in October. Photo by Bradford Douglas.

A New Spin on Old BHS Traditions

Reid Gobieski & Cathy Perloff August 29, 2014

Student Council is planning to make dramatic changes this year, including revamping the traditions of Snoball and Spirit Week, as well as making key organizational changes. Executive Board President...

Photo by Grant Gravagna.

Design & Innovation Program Launched

Cathy Perloff, Editor-in-Chief (print) August 23, 2014

Beachwood’s new design and innovation program is almost up and running this year, with new engineering I and software engineering classes being offered for the first time. The program, which began...

Photo from Beachcomber archives by Bradford Douglas.

Beachwood Place Expansion Proceeding After Opposition Petition Withdrawn

Dalia Zullig, Online Editor-in-chief August 23, 2014

Five Beachwood residents filed a petition with the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections on Oct. 31, 2013, after five months of debate, in protest of the proposed Beachwood mall expansion, according to Cleveland.com. On...

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BHS Improves in National Rankings

Alexander Robison, Staff Writer August 22, 2014

The Ohio Dept. of Education usually publishes school report cards before the start of school, but the release date was postponed until mid-September this year due to delays from snow days last school year. While...

The Auditorium:
Photo by Swathi Srinivasin

Renovations Planned for BHS Auditorium

Grant Gravagna, News Editor August 21, 2014

While the BHS auditorium was not included in the plans for the recently-completed $35.6 million building renovation, it is currently closed due to complications from the construction. Asst. Superintendent...

After the preschool moves to Bryden, Hardis and Walsh see the Fairmount building as a space to be shared with the community.

District Plans to Announce New Director of Development Soon

Grant Gravagna, News Editor August 21, 2014

On May 12th, the Beachwood Board of Education began a search to fill the district’s new director of development position. Now the process is nearing completion and the selected candidate is expected...

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