Hello to everyone who has made it this far in the paper (@ our parents), and shame on everyone who has simply skipped to games (sigh). The time has come for us to say our farewells and hand off the paper...
En la pared exterior del aula del segundo piso de la profesora de estudios sociales Michele Bollinger, los estudiantes pueden encontrar una carpeta llena de pequeños trozos de papel verde neón. Un lado...
Since the start of Donald Trump’s second term, Senator Chris Murphy, a Democrat from Connecticut, has been one of the most outspoken critics of the administration. Murphy condemned the broad federal...
On the wall outside of social studies teacher Michele Bollinger’s second-floor classroom, students can find a folder full of small slips of neon green paper. One side is titled “Know Your Rights Card”...
Many Jackson-Reed seniors will be without free periods next year due to a newly enforced DCPS policy, sources told The Beacon. Juniors said they feel upset about their loss of free time, and staff are...
Jackson-Reed students and staff expressed worry and unease over President Donald Trump’s recent actions targeting school curricula and removing protections for transgender and undocumented students.
In...
The current Jackson-Reed student body has only heard the legend of DJ Barge.
Every Friday during lunch, Assistant Principal Gregory Bargeman, equipped with a record player and some old vinyls, filled...
After Donald Trump’s decisive victory in this month’s presidential election, many JR students and staff grappled with feelings of disappointment, despair, and anxiety for the future, while a few celebrated...
On Halloween night, two unidentified costumed individuals broke into Jackson-Reed’s portable trailers. They left after a few minutes of tampering with school property, and nothing of significant value...
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...
Starting this fall, student organizations will face new DCPS guidelines on club formation and operation. In a mandatory Club and Activities Advisory Meeting in mid-September, leads and sponsors were told...
At the first senior town hall of the year in August, Principal Sah Brown addressed a packed auditorium. He emphasized Jackson-Reed’s position on a current trend across the DMV: phone bans.
“You...
After months of controversy, the Arab Student Union and the Jackson-Reed administration reached an agreement in federal court last month allowing the student group to screen a documentary about Palestine...
Ahora que se acercan las vacaciones de verano, los estudiantes de Jackson-Reed están dejando escapar un suspiro de alivio por haber sobrevivido a la temporada más aterradora del año escolar: los exámenes...
Jackson-Reed’s culture night ended in turmoil after a small group of pro-Palestine protesters disrupted the annual event, which was meant to highlight student cultural diversity.
The protesters—including...
Jackson-Reed’s Arab Student Union filed a lawsuit in federal court last Wednesday accusing Principal Sah Brown and the District of Columbia of censoring pro-Palestinian speech, including the school’s...
Jackson-Reed’s Arab Student Union filed a lawsuit in federal court on Wednesday accusing Principal Sah Brown and the District of Columbia of censoring pro-Palestinian speech, including the school’s...
A group of students seeking to promote Israeli culture and discuss the Israel-Gaza War said they have felt uncomfortable and isolated at Jackson-Reed after the attacks on October 7. The students attempted...
En el mes de Febrero, la comunidad de Jackson-Reed dió la bienvenida a un grupo de estudiantes de Alicante, España. Durante una semana, los estudiantes de JR tuvieron la responsabilidad de mostrar a...
Jackson-Reed students and staff are dealing with controversy surrounding discussion of the current Israel-Gaza War with accusations of censorship, threats of litigation, and complaints about curriculum.
In...
Editor’s Note: To read more about the current climate surrounding the Israel-Hamas War at Jackson-Reed, go here to read an article from our November edition.
Jackson-Reed administration halted an...
Ya se está acercando el invierno, y es hora de decir adiós al otoño que ha sido especialmente resplandeciente este año. Puede ser que pronto las hojas coloridas que cubren la calle como una cobija,...
The oldest academy at Jackson-Reed, the Wilson International Studies Program (WISP), and the Academic Athletic Achievement Academy (AAA) have begun the application process to become part of the National...
The beginning of the 2023-24 school year presented teachers and students with challenges from overcrowded classrooms, some containing over 60 students. Despite the issue being resolved in the following...
Jackson-Reed will not be renewing its formal commitment to the No Place for Hate Initiative for a second year. Staff sponsors and the Student Government Association (SGA) are electing to instead increase...
This year’s graduating class of 2023 will have the opportunity to partake in a new cap-and-gown exchange organized by the PTSO. After graduation, seniors are encouraged to donate their attire to next...
Despite recent improvements to Jackson-Reed bathrooms, a blockage of the main city sewage pipeline led to flooding throughout areas of the building.
On Friday, May 12, flooding occurred in the first...
A plumbing issue left all toilets in the main building and portable trailers unusable. Jackson-Reed students and staff remained in school throughout the dysfunction.
A blockage in the water filtration...
Cupid’s arrows could not penetrate the hearts of Jackson-Reed students this February, leading to the cancellation of the Valentine's Day Bash.
The dance, originally scheduled for February 10, was...
Welcome to room 320, where every whiteboard hangs askew and mold may or may not be growing within the ceiling, which only weeks ago had collapsed to the floor. This along with the broken AC and generally...
Jackson-Reed began using portable trailers this semester to combat overcrowding. Several teachers volunteered to move their classes.
“There were eight teachers who volunteered [to move to the portables]....
Hundreds of students were unable to take the test after complications with PSAT and SAT testing occurred on October 12th. Students faced confusion regarding designated testing locations, disorganization,...
Seven portable classrooms arrived in the faculty parking lot on September 28th, as a step to tackle overcrowding at Jackson-Reed. Their installation and preparation will continue until January, when they...
To address overcrowding at Jackson-Reed High School, DCPS has decided to install six portable classrooms in the faculty parking lot. However, they will likely not have access to power and water until the...
When asked about the high school experience, a few things may come to mind for Wilson students: jam-packed halls, the noisy atrium, lots of homework, and rowdy sports games. Or perhaps more recently, face...
Next June, Erin Palmer will challenge Phil Mendelson, current D.C. City Council Chairperson, for his seat. The winning candidate and future Chairperson will have significant influence over D.C. public...
Sororities and fraternities: selective organizations unique to the college experience. Well, almost. As it turns out, in the middle of the last century, our very own Wilson High School had these societies...
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