The North Star

Emily Sterling poses with a sloth at Wilstem Wildlife Park located in Paoli, Indiana.

Crafting Connections: Emily Sterling Joins the Art Department at North

Nash Henry, Staff Writer • September 11, 2026

“I’ve enjoyed settling in, meeting students and staff, getting familiar with how things work at North, and I'm excited to be here," said...

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Megan Doughman poses for a portrait at Bloomington High School North on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026.

Full Circle for Doughman as She Returns to North

Nash Henry, Staff Writer • September 4, 2026

Beth Smith, Kelli Debickey, and Dr. Angie Shelton pose in the Galapagos islands.
Photo courtesy of Dr. Angie Shelton

BHSN’s Dr. Shelton partners with school in the Galapagos

Claire Watrous, Staff writer • August 28, 2026

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — BHSN football coach Colton Sample works with junior player Carter Roberts during a game against South on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in Bloomington, Ind.

Sample Brings Over a Decade of Coaching and Teaching Experience to North

Nash Henry, Staff Writer • August 28, 2026

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Sample Brings Over a Decade of Coaching and Teaching Experience to North

Nash Henry, Staff Writer • August 28, 2026

Transitioning to a new school often brings a steep...

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — School administrators, student-athletes, and community members gather outside Bloomington High School North during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the school's new $8 million athletic facilities on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. Funded through rental bonds, the completed Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) project includes a synthetic turf soccer and lacrosse field, upgraded locker rooms, throwing facilities, batting cages, concessions, and a new student parking lot—all constructed within a three-month summer timeline ahead of the new academic year.

Bloomington North Unveils $8M Multi-Sport Athletic Facilities

Claire Watrous, Staff Writer • August 21, 2026

How BHSN is implementing new Bell-to-Bell device ban

Claire Watrous, Staff writer • August 19, 2026

A girl checks social media posts on her phone, as Greece is set to ban under-15s from social media in European crackdown, in Athens, Greece, April 1, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki

Bell-to-Bell cell phone ban: What it means

Claire Watrous, Staff Writer • April 13, 2026

Sports

Bloomington High School North players storm the field prior to their scrimmage against Southport High School at Dennis O. Martin Memorial Field in Bloomington, Ind., Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.

Cougars Look Forward to South Matchup to Kickoff 2026 Football Season

Nash Henry, Staff Writer • August 20, 2026

Bloomington North varsity football will be opening...

At the IHSAA State Championships on June 5 in Indianapolis, Coaches Charlie Warthan (right) and Justin Helmer hold the state championship trophy. The Cougars captured the team state title for the first time in program history.

Long time cross country and track coach retires

Claire Watrous, Staff Reporter • June 10, 2026

At the IHSAA State Championships on June 5 in Indianapolis, James Bosco (11) runs his leg of the relay. Bosco helps propel the Cougars to the team state championship.

BHSN Boys Track and Field win first ever state championship

Claire Watrous, Staff Reporter • June 9, 2026

North alum hired as football coach

Claire Watrous, Staff Reporter • May 11, 2026

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