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Your Guide to Hosting a Valentine's Day Party/Event

Blake Peek & Clara Hansen

After the New Year, many holidays creep up quickly. Before you know it, plans are being made, gifts are being bought, and the last thing you want to do is be unprepared. Take Valentine’s Day for example, planning parties, buying gifts, and everything in between. Let’s knock one of those off your list: parties! They’re always a great way to spread the Valentine’s Day charm, so here’s a simple yet thorough guide to making it a festive day and lasting memory!

Who, when, where, what, & how? A simple process of elimination and brainstorming to plan the perfect party:

Who?

A party needs people, period. Have fun! Invite friends! Start by making a list of 5-10 people you’d enjoy spending time with. More or less invites are always great too, just make sure nobody’s getting left out, and nothing and no one will be harmed or hurt. Struggling to think of people? Try asking family, neighbors, and other people you know. Too many people? Prioritize people you get along with, who make you happy, and who will help you be the best version of yourself.

When?

What time slot works best for you? Many find themselves busy, so jot down which days work for you or make a personal note. Think about when others are available, check with them, and adjust. 1-2 hours can be great, and having a sleepover is also a fun option.

Where?

Some places to host a party could be your house, a hotel (better for smaller groups), a restaurant, a theme park, and any other public or private place you have access to. Keep in mind that you should leave this location the same way it was when you got there. Don’t take location opportunities for granted, and always respect those who allow you to host. With that being said, make a plan. Where will you go? Do you think anybody will need transportation? Work this conflict out with your parents or whoever will be assisting you through this process.

What?

We suggest that your party have a theme, something festive and fun. Maybe get some decorations, gifts, or find game ideas that can pass the time. A good game plan is the key to your invites having a good and productive time.

How?

Start by jotting down all your information: the people, where, when, and what. An RSVP number can be helpful, and anything else you plan to put on your Invitations. 

Invitations? I always love having an excuse to create invites, so I’ve got all the great ways to make them. My personal favorite is using Canva. Canva has several templates and easy ways to make cute, functional invitations. If you don’t want to make the invites, you can always go to Amazon or Etsy. When I am drawing a blank on my design, I go to Pinterest. You can almost always find amazing inspiration suited to your aesthetic. 

Sources

• Pinterest

• Etsy

• Amazon

• Canva

Artist Spotlight- Aven Moncayo

Mrs. C. Clark

Aven Moncayo is a 7th grader who enjoys video games and art. Those two passions have come together in his artwork, as he has been working on a series of video game mash-ups inspired by the work of MORØ, the creator of Indie Cross. 

DIY Valentine's Watercolor

Ava Henson

In this video, you will learn how to create the perfect Valentine's watercolor artwork using everyday craft supplies! Your creation will make a flawless homemade gift for a friend, huzz, or family member in a limited amount of time! Watch the video if you're interested in art and fun DIY gifts!

Supplies

• Washi Tape or Regular Tape

• Watercolor palette

• Paper Towels

• Glass of Water

• Paint Brushes

• Thin Sharpie or Black Pen

• Pencil & Eraser

• Watercolor Paper

Thanks for following along! Make sure to read the next edition of the Morgan Insider in March for more awesome content! Happy Valentine's Day!

Sixth Grade Sports Spotlight

Mrs. C. Clark

Here at Morgan we have many 6th-grade students who play on local sports teams. Just like our 7th and 8th-grade Bulldog athletes, these students dedicate their time to practicing and perfecting their favorite sports positions. Read on to learn more about some of these sixth-grade athletes and their teams. 

February Interviews

Aiyanah Escalante

Ah… February. Can't you smell the love in the air? February is the month that Valentine's Day is in, the cringyest day of the year. The day of love and joy, and the time when people find their match. Were going to be asking some of our very own Morgan students and see what they think of February and valentines day, and the thing that we'll see if they found their match! 

Harper Montgomery- 7th

When you think of Valentine's Day, what do you think of? “I think of Huzzez.”

What's your favorite Valentine's Day candy? “Chocolate.”

Karlee Mcintosh- 7th

When you think of Valentine's Day, what do you think of? “I think of Hailey.”

Do you plan or already have a Valentine, and how did you ask them? “I have a valentine, Hailey, and I got down on my knee and asked her.”

Crew Willett- 8th

When you think of Valentine's Day, what do you think of? “I think of candy!”

What is your love language? “When people dab me up.”

Smith Lee- 7th

When you think of Valentine's Day, what do you think of? “I think of love.”

Would you give your valentine a box of chocolates or a teddy bear, and why? “I would give my valentine a box of chocolates because what if they don't like teddy bears?”

Connley DeBritz- 6th

When you think of Valentine's Day, what do you think of? “I think of pinkness.”

What do you think Valentines are?  “I think Valentines are huzzez and you give them cards.”

Super Bowl LX

Emmry Alldredge

On February 8, 2026, Super Bowl LX was held at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks competed for the championship. 

Predictions before the Super Bowl

Before the game took place, predictions indicated that the Seahawks had nearly a 70% chance of winning against the Patriots. Some popular score predictions were 27-17 or 27-19 Seahawks. If you want to see more prediction details and betting odds, click HERE!

Super Bowl LX Outcome

With an incredible performance from both teams, at the end of the game, as predicted, the Seahawks pulled out a victory, beating the Patriots 29-13. The game's most valuable player was Keneth Walker III with 161 yards total. There's no doubt that this game was one for the history books. 

Commonly Asked Questions + Random Facts About The SuperBowl

Q: What Super Bowl number is it this year?

A: This year was the 2025-2026 NFL season, and it was Super Bowl LX or Super Bowl 60.

Q: Who performed at the halftime show this year?

A: Bad Bunny was the halftime show performer.

Q: What was the average price for a ticket to the game?

A: According to Forbes, the average ticket price was $8,016.

• Fact: Before this year, the Patriots have been to the Super Bowl 12 times, and have won 6 times. While the Seahawks have been 4 times and won only once.

• Fact: This Super Bowl was a rematch of the 2015 Super Bowl, where the New England Patriots beat the Seahawks 28-24.

• To explore more facts about this year's Super Bowl, click HERE!

Sources

• ESPN

• CBS Sports

• Forbes

What is A.I.?

Bridger Thompson

You’ve all probably used A.I., that supercomputer with all the answers, but how did A.I. get to the point where it's coming up with more efficient solutions for problems than humans ever thought possible? In this new day and age, it's even more important to understand A.I. So, what is A.I?

The History of A.I.

The A.I. field officially began in 1956 with the Dartmouth Summer Research Project on Artificial Intelligence, which aimed to simulate human intelligence with machines. This progressed into multiple rough patches, where the computing power for that era wasnt enough to supply the A.I.s. However, after computing power increased, A.I. started to boom, and It wasnt all due to computing power. Researchers also realized that A.I. could never compete with humans on basic reasoning and ethics (for now), so they diverted A.I. into more selective categories, making A.I. really good at one thing, rather than all-around knowledge. Then, as A.I. progressed to the modern era, it started making major leaps in predictive reasoning and image recognition. ourworldindata.org has this chart, which displays well the capabilities of A.I. over the years. A.I. today is so much more advanced than initially thought, and it's only getting better, which has led many theorists to an interesting conclusion. If A.I. continues to grow exponentially as it has so far, it may become a technological singularity. A technological singularity is when a technology gains the ability to make itself better. Imagine if the most powerful modern A.I. suddenly changes its own code to make it smarter, it’s like if someone had a pill that made them 5% smarter, and let them know how to make a pill that would make them 10% smarter. If this does happen, A.I.'s capabilities will skyrocket as never seen before, which is an apprehensive thought that I hope we will never have to deal with. 

The Effects of A.I. in Modern Life

A.I has become one of the most used technologies in the modern era. According to NORC.org and tableau.com, 42% of working Americans use A.I., with 49% using it for personal activities. However, over 75% of Americans use an AI-powered app or device without directly realizing it. A.I. corporations have singlehandedly implemented their products into almost every daily product that involves computers; the benefits are just too good to pass up! But is the fact that organizations use A.I. as a supplement to their app/business a good thing? A.I.s are monetarily better than humans; they can do more work, better and faster, they don't require pay, and they don't complain or have a union. This leads to people losing jobs to more favorable A.I., while companies that choose to be more humanitarian in employment may fall behind businesses that lay off people in favor of A.I. workers. A.I. is, in a way, like an addictive substance. People have become “addicted” to the enhanced capabilities that A.I. offers, while it may be detrimental to other aspects of life. Then again, maybe not, and A.I. might just be a piece of technology that enhances human work; it's for you to decide.

Sources

• Stanford.edu

• ourworldindata.org

• NORC.org

• tableau.com

Boys Basketball Recap

Aiyanah Escalante

The 8th and 7th-grade boys had an amazing basketball season this year and were on fire, cooking everybody that got in their way. But sadly, their season is now over, and while some sports end, new sports start, but they will still have amazing memories of the happiness of wins, the letdowns of losses, and just playing the sport in general. We're going to interview some of our very own basketball players and see how they think their season went, and lots more! Now let's get down to it!

Valentine's Q & A

Sofia Ruvalcaba & Maycee Bangert

Student Art Gallery

Morgan Insider Staff

There are many incredible artists at Morgan. Here are a few recent pieces of artwork made by 6th graders. 

Valentine's Day Hair Ideas

Brynley McDaniels & Dani Linares

Do you ever find a hairstyle you REALLY like, and it doesn´t work out very well? Almost all girls experience this problem at some point. And I feel like if we give you some ideas, that will really help you out, it will make things ten times more fun and adventurous!

Here we have some ideas we thought you might like for Valentine's Day, and if you're not feeling it, you can do it for any other day!  So here's a list of some hairstyles you could do!

• Rope-Braided heart hairstyle     

• Heart braid updo hairstyle

• Soft Waves

• Voluminous Blowout

• Hollywood Waves

• Loose Mermaid Waves

• Romantic Chignon

• Heart Braid 

• Crown Braid/Halo Braid

• Double Dutch Braids

• Fishtail Braid

• Waterfall Braid

• Half-Up Bow

• Messy Bun with Accessories

• Boho French Twist

• Half-Up Twist

These are some ideas you could do, but if you have any hairstyles YOU chose and wanna do thats fine, and if you don't know how to do these hairstyles, you could always search them up on Google, TikTok, Youtube, etc. Hope to see some of you wearing these hairstyles around school!

Looking for shows or movies to watch?

Maxine Beam

 Well, here are some good family movie nights or sleepover shows. You can watch something scary and mysterious, or funny and romantic. Either way I'm here to help you find a movie or show you'll want to binge-watch for hours!