CORE Butte’s Lost Treasures 

At CORE Butte High School, a world of forgotten items tells stories of absent-mindedness and unexpected adventures. Lisa Morgan, the de facto manager of the school’s lost and found, has some tips for tracking down misplaced treasures that students leave behind. During an exclusive interview with the CORE Insider, Lisa revealed the most common items that find their way to the lost and found. Hoodies and jackets dominate the collection, with students constantly shedding layers and forgetting to reclaim them. Water bottles, calculators, and earbuds follow closely behind. She recalls one memorable moment when a set of car keys sat unclaimed for weeks, waiting for their owner to remember they were lost. 

Lisa’s advice for students is straightforward and practical. “Label items,” she emphasizes. A simple name tag can save hours of searching and increase the chances of reuniting a student with their lost item. She recommends checking the lost and found immediately after realizing something is missing. 

The lost and found at CORE Butte High School is more than just a collection of forgotten objects. It’s a testament to the absent-mindedness of teenagers and the organized system that helps them recover their belongings. Students often overlook the front desk as their first point of contact when something goes missing, but Lisa knows it’s the best place to start.

Seasonal changes bring unique challenges to the lost and found. Winter and spring are peak seasons for lost jackets and accessories. As temperatures fluctuate, students are more likely to leave behind extra layers or misplace items during quick wardrobe changes between classes. For those hoping to retrieve their lost items, timing is crucial. Lisa warns that unclaimed belongings are donated at the end of each year. This means students have a limited window to reclaim their lost treasures. The front desk becomes a crucial resource, offering a centralized location where lost items can be reported and potentially recovered.

The lost and found at CORE Butte High School is more than just a storage space. It’s a microcosm of student life, filled with stories of forgetfulness, hope, and occasional reunion. Each item tells a story – a forgotten hoodie, a misplaced calculator, a pair of lost earbuds – waiting to return to its rightful owner.