On Oct. 7, 2024, five WCHS seniors were caught sharing racist and antisemitic content on a school document, containing numerous references to the “N-Word,” “K-Slur” and Nazi symbolism. The response:...
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...
Towards the end of the third quarter, MCPS students, teachers and parents alike were caught off guard by a sudden overhaul in Synergy, the system that serves as the center for students’ most important...
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...
By Lily Chadwick, As. Sports Editor & Photo Manager
• May 30, 2024
“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,...
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,...
By Kate Edwards, Social Media Manager
• April 25, 2024
Wherever you search, former MCPS superintendent, Monifa McKnight, receives a lot of criticism. Whether it be regarding her misconduct with former Farquhar Middle School principal Joel Beidleman, or school...
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,...
As the dust begins to settle after the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, a stark reality has emerged—the quality of American schools is experiencing a striking decline. All across...
By Jeremy Chung, Editor-in-Chief
• November 13, 2023
John F. Kennedy High School, Montgomery Blair High School (MBHS), Oak View Elementary School, Silver Spring International School, Rockville High School, Albert Einstein High School, Springbrook High School...
In the face of a world fraught with unforeseen challenges, the safety of our students should be non-negotiable. However, it is disheartening to observe that students and schools within MCPS often fail...
