Adler Amolsch, Director of New Staff
• November 25, 2024
After closing in March 2020, the historic Washington DC Uptown Theater is finally on track to reopen. Sandro Kereslidze and Tatiana Pastukhova, who recently purchased the Uptown, hope to continue the theater's...
Adler Amolsch, Director of New Staff
• October 15, 2024
Scirocco Whyten was a treasured presence at Jackson-Reed, touching the hearts of all who knew him. As an educational aide and friend, his warmth and compassion left students and staff fulfilled and supported...
Adler Amolsch, Director of New Staff
• October 15, 2024
At Jackson-Reed, over 150 students proudly belong to the “prestigious” National Honor Society (NHS). However, as applications for upperclassmen close in October, the fervor to join fails to symbolize...
Adler Amolsch, Director of New Staff
• October 15, 2024
Walking through the ominous third-floor stench or sipping on thick fountain water after lunch, Jackson-Reed never fails to provide a set of niche and absolutely unforgettable traditions. As the Class of...
Investigation, art, reporting, medicine—the diverse passions of our senior class are nothing short of impressive. As we bid farewell to the class of 2024, it's clear that Jackson-Reed has nurtured a...
Kiyla Amora Brown, a sophomore and bright student at Jackson-Reed, passed away on April 2, 2024. Motivated and driven, Kiyla illuminated our community with her presence, leaving an indelible mark on all...
Calculator
I don’t understand why we have to solve math problems by hand. When am I ever going to be on a deserted island without a calculator needing to solve a math problem? Just let me use the freaking...
Adler Amolsch, Director of New Staff
• March 29, 2024
The groundhog has spoken; early spring is on the horizon and with it comes the 2024 spring fashion forecasts. At last, it's finally time to switch out our frumpy winter wardrobe and welcome all things...
Adler Amolsch, Director of New Staff
• March 29, 2024
Walking into my freshman-year science class, I was overwhelmed by a group of boys spouting about the superiority of male soccer athletes in comparison to female ones. “It's just biology. Men are simply...
Adler Amolsch, Director of New Staff
• January 5, 2024
The Friendship Gallery and the Kindalew Collective presented “An Autumn Impromptu” earlier this month, showcasing the works of local artists in the DMV area, including Jackson-Reed Digital Media...
Froyo
If you are an insanely cool person like myself, there is one truth about the world that you cannot deny: froyo is better than ice cream. It just is. But that is not what I am here to rant about...
Adler Amolsch, Director of New Staff
• November 21, 2023
Pamela Lipscomb Gardner, former librarian and powerful member of the Jackson-Reed community passed away on October 15, 2023. One of the longest-serving librarians at JR, she played an influential role...
Adler Amolsch, Director of New Staff
• October 12, 2023
Buzzing with music venues, electric restaurants, and colorful row houses, Adam's Morgan takes the stage as the debut neighborhood in the dispatch series.
Welcome readers to District Patchwork, the...
In the spirit of Mental Health Awareness Month having just passed, and the school year's end tantalizingly close, here are a few quick self-care tricks as we navigate these hectic final months.
Set...
American pop-rock band, the Jonas Brothers, released their sixth studio album titled “The Album” on May 12. Nick, Joe, and Kevin Jonas, with the collaboration of Jon Bellion, balanced chaotic, funky...
The crew team never sleeps.
Stepping into Jackson-Reed’s atrium during these peaceful winter months, with a warm cup of coffee in hand, you are often met with grunting rowers on the erg and music...
An exciting blend of classic fairytales with a grim twist, “Into the Woods” is set to take the stage this May. Director Dan Iwaniec and Musical Director Anthony Pierce will be producing the first-ever...
Dear Mount Pleasant,
Today I set my alarm for 7:45 am. I showered, packed my bags, and had a cup of coffee. I'm living the good life, to say the least.
After moving to this sleepy little neighborhood,...
The Grammys have been running for almost seven decades and still have 12.4 million viewers. They clearly need to cater to as many audiences as possible—but this year, very few viewers were left satisfied....
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“Dawn FM” by The Weeknd
By: Waleeja Chaudhry
Rating: 8.5/10
The Weeknd’s fifth studio album, “Dawn FM”, is a synth-pop, ’80s new wave-inspired album that is futuristic yet timeless....
Figuring out what to focus on can be hard: do you participate in multiple school clubs and teams, or do you concentrate on only a few activities you're passionate about? As we make our way into the second...
Adler Amolsch, Director of New Staff
• November 9, 2021
Temperatures are dropping and leaves are changing—fall is finally here! It’s time to swap our favorite summer tanks with forgotten cashmere, wools, and hoodies.
Last autumn, most of us were able...
Adler Amolsch, Director of New Staff
• October 3, 2021
Five students walk into detention, but only four end up walking out alive. Karen McManus’ thrilling high school story was the perfect summer read to keep the slow, humid days at bay.
Karen...
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