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.
The Washington High School Library finally has an official librarian, Mr. Swenor. Previously, he taught at Orchard Middle School in San Jose. “I taught social studies, and after that, I wanted to take a step up and start teaching high school and this new opportunity came up,” he said “As a history major, I love books too.”
For many, art becomes more than just a hobby, but a means of healing, storytelling and very often a way to share their feelings.
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.
Washington basketball player Jordyn Yamaguchi recently reached the 1000 point milestone at Washington High School, playing for all four years of her high school career. Her team, which is currently 9-3 in the league and ranked 189 in California, congratulated Yamaguchi on this milestone.
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?
This year’s Washington Huskies girls soccer team has been showcasing their incredible grit, determination, and skill all throughout the 2025 season.
Washington High School’s Chemistry Club hosted its first event of the year at Tom Maloney Elementary School on Friday, December 13th. Aiming to foster growth in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields, the club hosted a presentation for over 80 fifth-grade students. From eye-catching experiments like the “Traffic Light” to the more interactive slime-making station, students had the opportunity to see the concepts taught in their science classes play out in front of their eyes.