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The school track with rough and crumbling edges. It is planned to be resurfaced in 2028.

Lewis: ‘We’re not going to tear this building down’

Aspen DeWan, Staff writer February 11, 2025

Fire alarms, rooftop units, tennis courts, and resurfacing the asphalt and concrete are just some of the replacements coming to our high school in the future. Loudoun County Public Schools pays for these...

Loudoun County election results showcase national trends

Loudoun County election results showcase national trends

Berek Harrison, Editor-in-chief February 11, 2025

It would have been normal to assume the presidential election would be very close. Polls such as the nationwide New York Times/Siena College poll put Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald...

A snowman created by local residents decorates the front lawn of the snow-covered building on Wednesday, January 8, the third day the county had off. A storm coming through on the last day of winter break extended the break by adding four consecutive snow days.

Four straight snow days extend break for students and staff

William Kluttz, Editor-in-chief February 11, 2025

What was already a long, two-week winter break was extended to nearly three weeks by the first four snow days of the year. Anywhere from 6-12 inches fell across the DMV Sunday night and throughout Monday....

Senior Andrew Wilson poses in front of one of the courses cadets will have to traverse in orienteering competitions. Wilson is one of several leaders on the NJROTC orienteering team.

NJROTC orienteering places first in state tournament

William Kluttz, Managing Editor February 11, 2025

Earlier this school year, the NJROTC orienteering team achieved first place at the Area Four meet, similar to a state tournament for other sports. Orienteering had placed fifth at nationals in March of...

(Clockwise from top to bottom) Junior Josephine Seekford, senior Olivia Rowand, senior Taylor Fedor, and senior Anna Giudice. queue up to participate in the taste testing event. Flavored water is offered along with the sample dishes to cleanse the palate.

LCPS School Nutrition hosts taste testing

Scarlett Ashford, Copy Editor January 17, 2025

On November 12, 2024, LCPS School Nutrition hosted a taste test where they offered samples of three different dishes, including Chicken Tinga, Ramen, and Tortellini. Samples were free, and after tasting...

Students wait outside in 39-degree weather after being evacuated from the school due to smells of gas. The smell was later confirmed to be from a sewage backup.

Gas leak evacuation actually caused by sewage buildup

Karan Singh, Managing Editor January 17, 2025

The ice cold wind howls outside as students are led out of the building and into the parking lot surrounding the school. Inside, the hallways lie vacant, nothing but a putrid smell lingering in the air....

LCPS survey suggests year round school

LCPS survey suggests year round school

Nur Mustafa, Staff Writer January 17, 2025

In a survey, Loudoun County Public Schools considered earlier dates for the start of school in the 2026-2027 school year, as well presenting a draft for possible year round school calendars. Administrators...

Spotlight on electives

Spotlight on electives

Taylor Helfer, Editor-In-Chief January 17, 2025

Apply to AOL

Apply to AOL

Berek Harrison, Editor-In-Chief January 17, 2025

Safe salting practices for this winter

Safe salting practices for this winter

Nur Mustafa, Staff Writer January 17, 2025

Upcoming academic dates

Upcoming academic dates

Nur Mustafa, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

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