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The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

Elizabeth Seldin is using the light board to control the color, hue, brightness, and patterns of the stage lights and turning them on and off by entering their respective code during the performance.

Designing the future: Summer Rise Program ’25

By Catherine Chan, Online Content Editor February 3, 2025

Sooner or later, WCHS students will notice their time as high school students is ending and begin planning for their future, with many applying to colleges. However, when asked to choose a major, many...

The MCPS Board of Education (BOE) held a general meeting on October 22, 2024, where they revealed that for the Charles W. Woodward High School Project MCPS had lost $39 million in funding from the state for the project.

Show me the money: MCPS budget questioned

By Amari Suissa, Sports Editor December 19, 2024

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...

An electric bus drops off Herbert Hoover Middle School (HHMS) students on Nov. 8, 2024. MCPS has prioritized converting its vehicle fleet to electric as part of climate initiatives.

MCPS slams the brakes on electric bus program

By Ava Van Vuren, Assistant News Editor December 10, 2024

On July 25, 2024, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigated MCPS’ management of a multi-million dollar contract to acquire and operate 326 electric school buses. The investigation concluded...

"To the Point" host Aisha Mbowe discusses the operating budget on the first episode of the show post COVID-19. Many MCPS-TV programs went on hiatus during the pandemic and are now being brought back.

MCPS rolls out new methods of public outreach

By Isar Uslu, Assistant News Editor March 1, 2024

From emails to live streams, phone calls to social media posts, MCPS has many methods of communicating with students, families and staff. But after several policy changes, controversies and school closures,...

On Feb. 2, 2024, superintendant Monifa McKnight resigned from her position after serving MCPS for two years.

Superintendent Mckinght steps down amid turmoil

By Clara Young, Copy Editor March 1, 2024

On Feb. 2, 2024, MCPS’ superintendent of two years, Monifa McKnight, stepped down from her position following an agreement between her and the Montgomery County Board of Education. The resignation followed...

Open from 6:00 A.M - 9:00 P.M during weekdays, McDonald's in Cabin John Village is a social hub for hanging out, celebrations and quick eats.

Cabin John Village McDonald’s gets McRescued

By George Chang, Features Editor December 15, 2023

Whether perfectly salted fries, cheap prices or kind staff, the McDonald’s in Cabin John Village (CJ) has been a community cornerstone for years. Earlier in November, however, Store Reporter announced...

On Feb. 15, students completed the “No Place for Hate” Pride lesson. The lesson aimed to educate students on how to stop hate bias at WCHS.

WCHS takes new initiatives to stop hate bias

By Caroline Harless, Observations Editor March 2, 2023

School should be a safe and inclusive place for everyone. From learning in class to eating lunch with friends, students spend most of their time at school. However, when instances of hate bias occur—harmful...

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