MCPS is known for its high-quality programs, elite staff and top students. The many components of a functioning school system require enough funding to make them possible, which is designated by the Board...

The shot clock ticking down. The thumping of 10 players’ feet running back and forth across the court. The beat of the ball being dribbled. The swish of the net as the basketball makes it in. On the...

Life is about the moments. If we are not paying attention, we miss the smallest of details: a smile here, a tear there, a sign of loss or a sign of hope shown. Since the early 90’s, one single piece...

Celebrating school nutrition professionals as heroes highlights the importance of their role in promoting student health and well-being, enhancing the public perception of school lunches and the individuals...

Sports are extremely competitive and a huge part in MCPS, especially at WCHS. Every school year, fall sports are given around 18 weeks for the regular season and winter sports 20 weeks. In stark contrast,...

Walking through the hallways after lunch at WCHS is a hazard. Food wrappers, lunch trays and even food scraps are left strewn around the halls where students sit during lunch. To combat this, WCHS is introducing...

In February 2023, Maryland and D.C.-based lawyer Jessica Markham launched her online clothing site, Jurisdiction Clothing. Markham had always loved creating and working with clothing, while she wanted...

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), almost 5.2 million kids are hospitalized a year, with each staying an average of four days. For anyone, being cooped up in a hospital room is lonely,...

School is supposed to be a place of safety for students. Not a place to fear being hit in the parking lot or even crossing the road. Since the beginning of the school year, there have been multiple crashes...

Worse than when a teacher knows nothing about the subject they are teaching is when they discuss topics unrelated to the class. This is especially true when it comes to classes that are not about current...

On May 8, the WCHS boys’ varsity lacrosse team gathered at John F. Kennedy High School to play Sherwood High School for the county championship. They won the game 9-6,  making this the second year in...

Art is an integral part of the world. It can impact color, clothing design, personal style, how people view the world, how people get in touch with emotions and so much more. Senior and AP Drawing student...