News Flash – The Pitch

In a recent email, Principal Jennifer Baker detailed the new schedule changes coming the week of 10/19/2020.

County Homeroom changes sparks outrage among students and teachers

October 21, 2020

Sierra-Cabrera looks at Pennsylvania State University's test-optional policy in hopes to receive a holistic admissions review. Penn State is one of many universities in the U.S. with this policy.

Covid-19 pushes colleges to go test-optional

October 5, 2020

WJ remains closed despite Hogan encouraging schools to open and providing incentives. Hogan's statement came a few days before schools were beginning online instruction causing widespread confusion.

Governor Hogan pushes to open schools promptly

September 30, 2020

President Tsai of Taiwan inspecting Taiwan's COVID-19 response unit, now famous for providing aid across the globe.

What is Happening In the World? May 9 – May 15

May 20, 2020

International Women's Day is a celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It is also a call for gender equality worldwide.

WJ students celebrate International Women’s Day

March 4, 2020

Protesters hold up signs in reaction to a law proposed in the Virginia Senate. Gun rights activists call the law a

Virginia gun rally brings thousands together

February 5, 2020

Pro-life activists gather in front of the Supreme Court. Thousands of protesters attend the March For Life every year which have occurred ever since the Roe v. Wade decision.

SCOTUS leaves Kentucky abortion law in place

January 23, 2020

Popeyes has seen a resurgence in popularity over the past months with its viral chicken sandwich. However, the sandwich has sparked violence across the country also, as many people simply cannot wait to get their hands on it.

Popeyes chicken sandwich sparks violence around the country

November 14, 2019

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan passed a bunch of new laws in October. These laws cover vaping, cyberbulling and other topics.

Maryland passes new laws

November 1, 2019

Junior Saoirse Tolbert checks up on her grades on the MCPS Portal website. Since the 50 percent rule will remain in place, all grades that students receive as a zero, will be shown as a 50 percent on MCPS Portal.

Churchill removes new, controversial ‘No-Zero’ policy after first week

September 27, 2019

Incident on local metro bus questions safety of students

Incident on local metro bus questions safety of students

February 17, 2017

Jordan Zavareei scores 1000th point as girls prepare for playoffs

Jordan Zavareei scores 1000th point as girls prepare for playoffs

February 17, 2017

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