An update from the district on outsourcing custodians

The staff of rhstoday.com

April 29, 2019

Filed under Around the School, News

The Robinson journalism staff published an article in the most recent edition of Knight Writers discussing Hillsborough County Public Schools' proposal to outsource custodians. While we waited for our issue to print, Chris Farkas, the district's Deputy Superintendent for Operations sent a letter to...

Photo gallery: Senior IB art show

April 1, 2019

Filed under Around the School, News, Showcase

The senior IB art students hosted their annual art show in the auditorium on Thursday, March 28. Each artist displayed a series of pieces they have been working on since their junior year. The galleries included paintings, drawings, 3-D sculptures and photo manipulations.

Water walk raises awareness for underprivileged children

Amelia Foster, A&E Editor

March 27, 2019

Filed under Around the School, News, Showcase

On Wednesday March 26, Robinson's Be UNICEF club held their annual water walk to spread awareness of a larger UNICEF goal. During the event, around 20 students--including the softball team--split into 4 teams and lugged buckets of water around an obstacle course to represent the struggles children in...

The price of graduation

Alanna Felton, Editor-in-Chief

March 25, 2019

Filed under Around the School, News

For many RHS seniors, graduation represents the culmination of four years of hard work. However, students pay to graduate in more ways than just the effort expended earning the necessary grade requirements. There is also a monetary cost. Each year, students are required to purchase graduation robes...

Are honor societies worth the cost?

Morgan Brazier, Managing Editor

March 13, 2019

Filed under Around the School, News, Showcase

The fee for an honor society at Robinson tends to be about $20, a cost that isn't a problem for most high school students. It is common for students to join honor societies and other clubs to improve their college resume and counselors and college admissions offices stress the importance of being involved...

Recapping the 2019 mayoral election

Anna Woodward, Staff Writer

March 6, 2019

Filed under In the Community, News

This Tuesday, March, 5 was election day in Tampa. However, the election is not over quite yet.  Mayoral Candidate Jane Castor had the highest number of votes at 48%, with David Straz second with 15%. Because neither candidate recieved 50% of the vote, on April 23rd, a runoff election will take place...

Robinson increases security measures

Morgan Brazier, Managing Editor

March 6, 2019

Filed under Around the School, News, Showcase

As of Feb. 19 Robinson High School's student parking lot entrance has become the sole point of entry for all non-bus rider students coming to school in the mornings. (Students who ride the bus enter through the gate by the cafeteria). Up until then, students could also enter through a gate at the...

Robinson is (talent) showing off

Ella Wertz, Staff Writer

March 6, 2019

Filed under Around the School, News

Every year Robinson highlights their star students and faculty in an annual talent show hosted by Tri-M Music Honor Society. This year's talent show is will be Tuesday, April 9 at 6:30pm. If students have a special talent, or any talent at all, and are interested in trying out the auditions will be...

Share the glam with your friends

Jack Kirk, Staff Writer

March 1, 2019

Filed under Around the School, News

Prom is approaching fast, and there is an opportunity for Robinson students to get some formal attire for the event right here on campus. The Robinson PTSA is holding the Knights in Need Prom Dress and Suit Selection Event for those students who might not be able to purchase anything formal to wear for...

Students will be ticketed for parking on Mango

Alanna Felton, Editor-in-Chief

February 22, 2019

Filed under Around the School, News

Yesterday afternoon, it was announced that students who park their cars on the grass and sidewalk area of West Mango Avenue will now be ticketed. The area belongs to the city of Tampa, not Robinson, and is directly across from a branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay. "The Boys and Girls...