From its very inception, DC has been shaped by music, and you seem to find a new sound anywhere you go. DC boasts a number of notable music venues, ranging from massive mainstream arenas to smaller...

  Artificial intelligence (AI) has become more prevalent in recent years and Jackson-Reed students appear to be getting caught using it daily.  As a result, we believe this has fostered a need...

January and February are infamous for being the worst months of school. DC winters are bleak and the school workload is nothing short of treacherous. However, as we trudge forward towards spring and subsequently...

“Keep what you’ve got till you get what you need” were the words voiced by Chuck Brown, the Godfather of Go-go music. Brown is describing a genre built out of community. He is bringing the spirit...

As soon as the air gets a little bit chilly, and the leaves start to change and begin to fall, Starbucks is always the first to bring out their seasonal menu. Along with the return of their iconic fall...

On September 2nd, Jackson-Reed implemented the district-wide device ban, a DC policy which restricts all DCPS students access to cell phones and personal electronic communication devices during the entire...

As the school year winds down and anticipation for summer reaches unknown heights, the ever-present topic of food remains on my mind: What better way to welcome the summer season than to discover some...

Following one of the darkest events in human history, the phrase “Never Again” became known as a resolve to recognize and learn from the genocide known as the Holocaust. This phrase stands as a vow...

When it comes to the Jackson-Reed community, we are lucky to have both new and old teachers from a variety of backgrounds who sat in the very same seats as students and decided to return as staff.  Fatima...

What better time is there to cozy up with hot chocolate, a blanket, and watch the endearing alternate realities of movies than the frigid months of winter? So, in the spirit of (hopefully) another snow...

As a Jackson-Reed student, fourth period has always been a countdown to the next great meal, which Tenleytown goes above and beyond in providing. Luckily for us, we have not just one, but two solid burger...

When December rolls around, the holiday season is in full force, bringing many shopping opportunities. Shopping for gifts for friends and family can be challenging for everyone, regardless of the holidays...

  From Christmas socks and holiday pillows to matching pajamas, ‘tis the season for the cheesiest holiday finds. Amongst all these colorfully outrageous picks, we’ve found the most ridiculous...

Going to a school in a city like DC, jobs are a common extracurricular amongst students with the extensive range offered at every corner. From working at a restaurant to babysitting, jobs are a great way...

Atendiendo una escuela en una ciudad como DC, los trabajos son una actividad extracurricular común entre los estudiantes, con amplias opciones que se ofrecen en cada esquina. Desde trabajar en un restaurante...

To graduate from Jackson-Reed, a series of classes are required by the District with the intent of preparing students for success. However, the current required courses do not prepare students for real...

From Ancient India to Jackson-Reed, badminton has remained a racquet and net involved sport.  JR’s new badminton club has now brought the sport to life in our school. Founded by juniors Susanna,...

Brimming with a diverse range of award-winning restaurants and a plentiful number of shops, alongside intricately designed Victorian rowhouses, lies the lively neighborhood of Columbia Heights. Welcome...