School projects are something that is ubiquitous in all subjects. Whether it is a one pager for biology or a historical figure collage for history class, school projects always seem to swamp students when...
By Scott Heyman, Promotions Manager
• June 3, 2026
The National Mall is one Metro ride away from the classrooms of WCHS, yet students rarely find reason to make the trip. The Museum Scholars Club is working to change that with their monthly museum trips,...
By Ella Carnathan, Online Content Editor & Social Media Manager
• March 11, 2026
Every day, students see her welcoming them into her classroom with a big smile. Olivia Henry, a social studies teacher at WCHS, teaches with excitement and engages students daily.
“It depends...
By Anne Ma, Online Managing Editor
• March 11, 2026
On Feb. 21, businesses, nonprofits, political organizations, colleges and government agencies lined up for WCHS’ first-ever career fair, giving students opportunities to engage with 56 potential careers...
From live concerts to hands-on family programs, Montgomery Parks take Black history off of book shelves and into the community. Throughout the month of February, parks all across the county provide a handful...
With the beginning of the 2025-26 school year came the introduction of a new way to appreciate and recognize MCPS staff. The Ignite Award, also known as the “MCPS Fire Ribbon: Unleashing Potential,”...
Three months. A quarter of a year. Enough time to build a habit, pick up a new sport or start learning a language. At WCHS, the Student Government Association (SGA) spent that amount of time meticulously...
Black History Month, celebrated in February, aims to educate and celebrate Black history. In celebration of Black History Month, a photo exhibition called It Happened Here: Remembering Three Lynchings...
The WCHS school year is filled with fun traditions, ranging from football games to pep rallies and evenunity days. Old and new, these traditions bring the WCHS community closer together. This year, WCHS...
In the winter of 2024, MCPS removed the funding for GoGuardian, a computer monitoring application used by many teachers in MCPS. Towards the end of the 2024-2025 school year, MCPS added a similar application,...
For many students, the relief that a cute therapy dog can bring on a stressful day is unbeatable, a perfect distraction from the weight of school. Fidos For Freedom, a non-profit organization, brings trained...
75 Student Service Learning (SSL) hours are required by MCPS in order for a student to graduate. The intention for these hours was that they would be earned through work in the community. However, students...
