Spartan Chat

Would You Rather...?

For this episode of Spartan Chat, Mr. Brens sat down with Lincoln, Rowan, and Emily for a little game of Would You Rather. 

Sycamore Middle School: Here We Come!

On this episode of Spartan Chat, Corin, Easton, and Andrew sit down with Sycamore Middle School Assistant Principal, Mr. Justin Hames, to learn more about what next year's 6th graders can expect.

Summer vs. Winter

In this episode, Mr. Brens sits down with Evelyn, Emma, and Bella to ask if they prefer summer or winter when it comes to a variety of categories. Come for the laughs, stay for "Storytime with Bella!" ;)

How to Adult (according to 5th graders)

In this impromptu episode of Spartan Chat, Mr. Brens sat down with 5th graders Henry and Joe for some advice on how we could be "adulting" better. From wardrobe to where we spend our money, there was no shortage of tips from a couple of kids who clearly have it all figured out. Spoiler alert: there's a slight chance that we can be cool again.

Sycamore Middle School Science Olympiad 2026

In this episode, Ariel, Ava, and Damien sit down with Mrs. Liz Peterson from Sycamore Middle School, along with high school student volunteers, Morgan and Sam, to discuss the upcoming Science Olympiad.

Sycamore Jiu Jitsu & Grappling Club

On this episode of Spartan Chat, Zadie, Hannah, and Trooper sat down with Mr. Mike Koehler, founder of the Sycamore Jiu Jitsu & Grappling Club.

Sycamore Middle School TV & Video Production

On this episode, Evie, Vaughn, and Aiden invited Mrs. Anderson into the studio to discuss the TV and Video production classes at Sycamore Middle School. There's also some exciting, breaking news about class offerings next year (Hint: incoming 6th graders for the 2026-27 school year are going to want to tune in!)

Sycamore Middle School STEM Program

On this episode of Spartan Chat, Eleanor, Ryleigh, and Joseph sat down with Mr. Boltz and Mr. McDonald to learn about the amazing STEM program at Sycamore Middle School.

Pancakes vs. Waffles

In our (better late than never) first episode of Spartan Chat for the 25-26 season, Mr. Brens sits down with a couple of 5th graders to see if we can finally settle the debate: Which are better: pancakes or waffles?

Spartan's Read Together: Dogtown. Ch. 125-131, read by Nick Reineck

In today's episode of Spartans Read Together, Nick Reineck reads chapters 125-131 of Dogtown by Kathrine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko