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Members of the community took to DC and other cities to protest police brutality and systemic racial injustice in the wake of the killing of George Floyd.

Students protest police violence in the wake of George Floyd killing

June 5, 2020

Researchers work hard to find a vaccine for COVID-19. Many top doctors believe that things will not return to

Coronavirus: What comes next?

May 15, 2020

Boris Johnson, UK’s Prime Minister, returns to work after a great battle with the virus.

What is happening in the world?

May 15, 2020

The recent outbreak of COVID-19 has created a time of uncertainty and unpredictability. Large school systems like MCPS have been faced with the challenge of adapting to a new normal and continuing learning for students from home.

MCPS adapts to unprecedented circumstances

April 5, 2020

Project Interrupt will be implemented in the next few months, to address increase of hate and bias acts across the county. Community members will get together frequently to discuss any new ideas.

MCPS addresses hate and bias

February 26, 2020

The Canada trip is a great way for upperclassmen to bond through new experiences.

Upperclassmen hit the slopes

February 18, 2020

WJ students had mixed reactions to the graduation location being moved to the UMBC event center. Some think it will be better than the Xfinity Center, as parking won't be as big of an issue, while others think it won't be as nice as Xfinity.

WJ News Updates

January 28, 2020

WJ receives a five star rating from the Maryland state report card. This the second year in a row WJ scored five stars.

WJ receives a five-star rating

January 18, 2020

Many students at WJ take the school bus daily which means that the school bus tracking app set in the budget proposal will be used many parents and students. The app is set to be finished within the next 12 years.

Funds for an MCPS school bus tracking app set in budget proposal

January 18, 2020

Recent world news has proved that the world is an interesting place to live in.

What’s going on in the world?

January 17, 2020

School buses are equipped with stop signs, red flashing lights and cameras. The driver stayed on the scene after the incident.

WJ student hit and seriously injured by car

December 13, 2019

The donkey is the official symbol of the Democratic party. The recent Democratic debate has played a big role on polls leading into the next debate in December.

A Democratic deep dive

December 12, 2019

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