Everyone knows the feeling of waking up in the morning, remembering it is a snow day and excitedly hurrying over to the window to see the winter wonderland outside. While younger children often spend the...

Since it is January, many students are choosing the classes they want to participate in next year. While there are many academic options, there are also many elective classes. These classes not only give...

The MCPS Board of Education (BOE) stands at a pivotal crossroads in shaping the future of the classroom for its students. As students' academic and personal needs evolve, so must the system designed to...

While most WCHS students are bundling up in extra layers due to the recent frigid temperatures and windy and snowy weather, some are wearing summertime clothing and enjoying warm tropical weather.  On...

For decades, acclaimed director David Lynch’s works have transported audiences to surrealist American landscapes composed of equal parts dreams and nightmares. Within these distinctly Lynchian worlds,...

It is the end of an era, but the start of an age. Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” ended on December 8, 2024. The Eras Tour made a lasting impact on “Swfities” over the course of nearly two years....

Ice cubes down the toilet, spoon under a pillow or backward pajamas. Although students use these rituals to “manifest” a snow day, they often find themselves being sluggish and unproductive if the...

Field day: a day of games, color themes, competitions and activities that take place under the warm sun and end with ice pops. These strong memories associated with the term “field day” are  created...

After a busy day of schoolwork, WCHS students are ready to head home. For many, it is imperative that they get home quickly to finish homework or start extracurricular activities. If a WCHS student drives...

As the clock ticks closer and closer to winter break, WCHS students look forward to having a hiatus from school and celebrating their favorite holidays. However, not just students look forward to this...

In today's digital world, tracking apps such as Find My or Life360 have proven essential for many teens and kids. From parents tracking their kids' location to coordinating picking them up or making sure...

Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Presidents Day and Memorial Day. These are just a few holidays that MCPS gives students and teachers off yearly. Although all of these holidays are significant for their own reasons,...