Turn it off and on again
Abigail Presson, Managing Editor
October 16, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, Top Stories
Students at the school have been vocal about the problems they face with their county-issued computers. While Arlington Public Schools (APS) administrators and staff have been working to find solutions, these problems are just the latest in a long series. Students have been dealing with problems rega...
IB Ready?
Anika Bahl, News Editor
October 16, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, Top Stories
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, which was added to the school’s diploma options in 1996, has become a key facet in the lives of juniors and seniors. In order to be receive an IB Diploma upon graduation, students have to complete a required service project and write an extended essay, as...
Things get wild in Animal Sciences
Kate Ford, staff reporter
October 12, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Top Stories
As Arlington Public Schools (APS) changes and expands, more opportunities are coming. One of these opportunities comes in the form of a bird named KJ, who can say hello and goodbye, and even shake your hand. Animal Sciences, a course offered at the career center, gives students the opportunity ...
Students attend in-school visits from universities
Julia Van Lare, Lifestyles Editor
October 12, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, Top Stories
As the school year begins and upperclassmen prepare to apply to college, many universities are traveling to the school to help with the decision. The presentations they offer include information about colleges, covering financial aid options, admittance rates, and special opportunities that each campus ...
A welcome ed-dition
Hannah Rosman, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, Top Stories
The Arlington Public School (APS) Board adopted a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) in June, which included a project to renovate the Education Center on Quincy Street to become part of the school, adding 500 to 600 seats. According to the CIP, it is scheduled to be completed for the beginning of the 2021 s...
Friday at Flag
Liam Holland, Sports Editor
October 4, 2018
Filed under Club Spotlight, Showcase, Sports, Top Stories
When class of 2017 alumni James Bardo was a freshman in 2013 he had an idea to start a club. This club would be an alternative to traditional tackle football, hoping to attract a wider audience of students who could play a safer version of football. The club consists of a diverse group of members who ...
A cause you can bike behind
Luke Dangel, Staff Reporter
October 3, 2018
Two students are planning a fundraiser on November 4 to raise money for the National Pancreas Cancer Foundation, which works to fund cancer research for pancreatic and liver cancer. The aim of the event is to benefit those with all forms of cancer, but it specifically focuses on pancreatic and liver...
Students sue School Board over lack of transparency
Julia Van Lare, Lifestyles Editor
September 18, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, Top Stories
Three Washington-Lee students have filed suit against the school board after it committed to changing the school’s name on June 7, citing a lack of transparency and communication with the community as reason for the lawsuit. Although a new name has not been set, the board agreed on a deadline for the...
Words of wisdom
Hannah Rosman, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Showcase, Top Stories
Go For It Dear Freshmen, Welcome and congratulations on getting through middle school! Regardless of your experiences during the past three years, things only get better from here. During high school, you will not only make new friends and grow as a student, but you’ll develop skills that will...
Helping freshmen connect the dots
Holland Forsythe, Opinion Editor
September 17, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, Top Stories
With every new school year comes an inexperienced clan of anxious freshmen. However, there are resources avaliable to help them adjust. The Connect Mentors program aims to assist freshmen throughout their first year of high school. An overwhelming number of upperclassmen applied to be a mentor this...
Should representation be that crazy?
Anika Bahl, News Editor
September 17, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Style, Top Stories
2018 has marked the release of some of the most inclusive movies that Hollywood has seen in a long time. While Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther presented an underrepresented black audience with the first-ever Marvel superhero that resembled them, Greg Berlanti’s Love, Simon told the coming-of-age story...
New school year brings new teachers
Liam Holland, Sports Editor
September 4, 2018
Filed under Galleries, News, Showcase, Top Stories
As the school welcomes the incoming freshman class to the school this September, new teachers also arrive. These teachers have left their previous positions to become generals and are excited to become part of the school community. New teachers include art teacher Ms. Erin Burns and physics teacher Mr. Bi...
Abigail Presson, Managing Editor
October 16, 2018 • No Comments
Students at the school have been vocal about the problems they face with their county-issued computers. While Arlington Public Schools (APS) administrators and staff have...
October 16, 2018
Students attend in-school visits from universities
October 12, 2018
October 12, 2018