PMD. An acronym many are not familiar with. WCHS students, however, know exactly what it means as they hear this phrase many times throughout the day. PMD stands for “Personal Mobile Device” and includes...

The one thing WCHS students can all agree on is having a love for last year’s school-wide deadlines. The two-week deadline system gave students a sense of relief concerning their workload when managing...

MCPS leadership has seen a bit of a revolving door in the past few years. But with the arrival of new superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor, the cycle seems to be slowing and the county hopes to find lasting...

On August 2, 2024 the WCHS newsletter introduced a major change to the school environment. After skipping through the “Upcoming Dates” and “School Improvement Planning” sections, readers were surprised...

It is no secret that WCHS is known for its rigorous courses and strong academics. While students strive to do well, they are given something to fall back on—the 50% rule. With MCPS’ 50% rule, students...

If you’ve taken a higher level of Spanish, you may be familiar with a woman full of stories and advice. At WCHS, students can always hear the harsh truth about life and funny jokes from Spanish teacher...

Broken windshields. Football arena brawls. Food fights and aggravated assault. All of these events have taken place at WCHS in the past and have worsened in recent years. To counteract these incidents,...

A common phrase heard around the school is “rules are meant to be followed”. But what happens when such rules are outdated and not in line with new technologies? Is it still possible to follow the...

“What do I need to get on my next test to keep an A?” This is a question that WCHS students are heard saying daily. Although other programs had served a similar purpose, Tinu Vanapamula’s "Grade...

On May 23, 2024, the Montgomery County Council approved a $7.1 billion budget for Montgomery County’s fiscal year 2025, which is higher than the gross domestic product (GDP) of at least 42 countries,...

On April 17, 2024, 18-year-old student Alex Ye, a student at Wootton High School, was arrested and charged with making threats of mass violence. In today’s world, incidents like these are increasingly...

In the early morning of March 26, 2024, the large container ship “MV Dali” was leaving the Port of Baltimore, lost control, and crashed into a pylon supporting the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore,...