The Washington High School boys varsity volleyball team has been off to a great start this season. With tons of excitement surrounding their games, the players have worked hard to build strong teamwork, supporting each other on and off the court.
As the school year comes to a close, it isn’t unusual for high schools to see their senior students less and less. “It has always been like that,” says Principal Bob Moran, who has been in charge of Washington for 12 years.
As winter sports ended with the NCS divisional playoffs, it was once again a successful season for Washington High School. Four sports made their respective playoffs, with the boys’ basketball team seeing major success even while undergoing a change in management.
n late January of this year, President Trump signed an order to effectively eradicate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs across the government.
Many Washington students remember Mr. Vose as a P.E. teacher and a Track and Field coach at Washington High School. But a few years ago, he quit his full-time job to open an art gallery in Niles. This career change is unusual. Many teachers stick with the career until retirement, as they would lose access to the majority of their pension benefits by leaving the job too soon.
Designed to challenge students and prepare them for future academic and career pursuits, benchmark projects at Washington serve as cumulative assessments that push students to explore a variety of topics.
January 20th, 2025 marked a historic day in the United States as Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President. In his inauguration speech, Trump addressed his agenda for the next term, focusing particularly on immigration.
To many, the new year brings new opportunities to try to improve themselves. Some choose to start the year by learning new things, like cooking or painting. Others set goals, like reading a certain number of books or going to the gym.
As the second semester begins, many WHS students are wondering about prom, the senior cruise, and other upcoming school events. These experiences are often considered the pinnacle of high school life, but are they truly worth the time, money, and effort?