The Jackson-Reed budget is set to increase for the 2026-2027 academic year. However, the expanded funding will not stretch as far as in previous years as a result of increasing teacher salaries.  While...

Superbowl ads have always been iconic. They’re a way for brands to reach more consumers than ever, with the estimated 125 million super bowl viewers across different platforms. Different companies have...

Recently a new policy was enacted for all Jackson-Reed athletic events which transitioned ticket sales to an online platform, completely replacing paper tickets.  Along with the platform, there are...

When is it really too early to listen to Christmas music? It’s a common debate (Tessa thinks after Halloween), but what does it really matter? It’s December now, so in the wise words of Mariah Carey...

This winter may bring more snow to DC than past years, which could increase school cancellations. Students and teachers at Jackson-Reed have varying opinions on the outcome of cancellations.  According...

At Jackson-Reed, we’ve never had the typical Friday Night Lights experience. In fact, most can’t tell you if there is a game this week. Our lack of school spirit is already apparent, but the new DCPS...

Jane Goodall, nicknamed the “chimpanzee woman,” recently passed away at the age of 91 on October 1st, 2025, after decades of advocating for environmental conservation, researching wildlife, and speaking...

Whether or not you tuned in every night at 9pm, I’m sure that you’ve heard about Love Island, the raunchy reality show that has taken the internet by storm. From “Hurricane Huda” and “Amaya Papaya”...

Scrolling through your Instagram, you may have recently seen one or two (hundred) posts about college decisions for Jackson-Reed’s Class of ‘25. Our seniors have worked tirelessly throughout their...

It is the point in the year where we begin the transition from winter to spring as the weather starts to get warmer and the ice encasing our summer wardrobes starts to melt. With this, the question everyone...

Hi Santa! How are you doing today? I’m so glad you could join me! Santa: Well sure, I’m alright. Thanks for having me! Interviewer: Santa Claus has come here today and taken a break out of his...

  Every year as the holidays approach, we’re reminded of the age-old question: how do you wrap gifts for your loved ones? While there are many ways to approach this difficult conundrum, there...

  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...

Pep rallies, spirit weeks, class color days, field days. No matter what the school event is, it always feels like there are not enough people participating. Those who dress up and go all out for spirit...

This November boasted several days off of school, more than in any other month. Teacher development day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving all occurred during the duration of the month. With only one full...