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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

WCHS PMD policies have been debated non-stop since their initial introduction during the 2024-2025 school year. Starting in April 2025, however, the PMD policies will no longer be enforced.

WCHS students rejoice as PMD policy goes up in sparks

By Cailey Harrington, Chronically Offline April 3, 2025

Throughout the 2024-2025 school year, both MCPS and WCHS have cracked down on student use of personal mobile devices (PMDs). Due to the severe backlash MCPS received from students and parents, as of March...

At pop singer Matisyahu's concert at the 9:30 Club on March 20, 2024, almost every audience member can be seen on their phones, watching him through the screen.

Smartphones have turned memories into moments

By Amari Suissa, Sports Editor November 14, 2024

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...

WCHS senior Eric Bomfim using his MacBook during class to complete assignments. The continual use of personal laptops is something WCHS is trying to eliminate.

WCHS cracking down on the PMD policy is beneficial

By Caroline Harless, News Editor October 3, 2023

Implemented in the 2022-23 school year, the Personal Mobile Device (PMD) Policy aimed to prevent student use of personal devices—including cell phones, personal laptops and headphones—during class...

WCHS students are seen sitting on their phones in class during free time. Under the new PMD policy, students are not permitted to use their phones during class time at all.

New PMD policy sends mixed waves throughout WCHS

By Michael Demske, Sports Editor October 20, 2022

As the 2022-23 school year kicked off, students quickly pointed out the new policies implemented by MCPS to address and solve past issues regarding the usage of phones or other personal electronic devices....

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