Beloved by many special education students, teachers Katherine Dorsey and Denise Hodge are known for being a kind hearted, funny, and lively duo.  Katherine Dorsey is a special education English teacher...

On Saturday, April 26th, thousands of people from around the DMV area, including Jackson-Reed students, came together for the annual Best Buddies Friendship Walk. The walk took place on the National...

As the end of the school year approaches, rising seniors are starting to plan for one of the biggest privileges that comes with 12th grade: free periods. Unlike other grades, seniors can have one or more...

They are athletes, artists, scholars, musicians, engineers, and so much more. The class of 2025 has left its mark on Jackson-Reed and is ready to make their mark on the world. This class was a historic...

Dear drama queen or king, welcome to Hall Pass to Wisdom, your new favorite Beacon column. We know the crackdown on passes to the bathroom has increased, but unfortunately we don’t have any of those...

Hear ye, hear ye. Spring has sprung. That magical time when the birds are chirping, the sun is bright, and your immune system is staging a coup. It's officially time to whip out that industrial-size box...

If you’re looking to take APs next year, but aren’t sure which ones will be too much on your plate, don’t stress! Here is a list of the best and worst APs to take based on how stressed out you’ll...

Summer is almost here!! And with this perfect list of what you’ll need to bring to the beach, you’ll be prepared to have the best summer ever. An amazing beach day can quickly turn into a much less...

In 2014, Theodore Chuang became the first Asian American to serve as a judge in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. Appointed by President Barack Obama, Chuang says this opportunity...

After months of planning, the Jackson-Reed Players proudly presented One Acts in late May. One Acts is a compilation of 9 skits that students have written, directed, and acted in. We wanted to take a closer...

On March 28, Italian exchange students from the Liceo Cambi school left Jackson-Reed, marking the last year of the Italian exchange program that was started 19 years ago. The Italian exchange students...

Are you feeling stressed about completing your 100 community service hours and unsure of where to do it? Well, you're in luck! Here is a list of various unique community service opportunities you might...