Nathan Dent, Sentry Staff Reporter
• January 30, 2020
For Dr. Kevin Clark, our school’s new principal, the last few weeks have been a whirlwind. Taking office halfway through the school year has forced him to hit the ground running, balancing his duties as principal with an effort to get to know the Yorktown...
Ryan Cole, Sentry Staff Reporter
• January 24, 2020
On December 4, in a hearing room full of angry union workers, the Arlington County Board unanimously agreed to give Amazon permission to build two 22-story buildings in Pentagon City as part of the development of their new headquarters, HQ2.
For a...
Joey Pickel, Sentry Staff Reporter
• January 24, 2020
While Patriots generally look forward to the end of the quarter, it seems as though the end of the second is always the most dreaded. For starters, the weather has drastically changed and seasonal clothing has been exchanged for something a little bit...
New York City native Elizabeth Acevedo is a passionate and lively author who came to our school on December 4. During her visit, Acevedo spoke about her journey as a writer, promoted her latest book, With the Fire on High and signed copies for her...
On December 19, students across all grades will gather after school in the cafeteria for the fourth annual Unity Potluck. They will have the chance to meet new people, enjoy a plethora of food options and play fun activities while spreading some holiday...
Sam Quinn, Sentry Staff Reporter
• December 13, 2019
Now that the football and field hockey seasons have drawn to a close, the basketball team has begun their winter trek. Due to the major popularity draw of many varsity sports games, middle school students sometimes attend, which can be a probable issue...
Fiffy Donahoe, Sentry Staff Reporter
• December 11, 2019
For many high school students, their futures already seem to be hanging in the balance. Every decision they make feels grave and every misstep feels final. Yet there are few mistakes as derailing as finding themselves on the wrong side of the law. However,...
Students are granted certain rights to maintain safety and cooperation in the school setting; however, many are unaware of their rights with regard to social media. With the Internet still being relatively new, Arlington Public Schools (APS) and our school...
Ryan Cole, Sentry Staff Reporter
• December 4, 2019
Since 2014, FitArlington vending machines have been stationed in more than 60 locations around Arlington, including all of the public high schools. Hungry students have been just a couple of dollars and the push of a button away from snacks and beverages...
Lizzie Koumans, Sentry Staff Reporter
• November 25, 2019
It’s 4:30 a.m. and the sun is not even close to the horizon, but teachers across the country are already waking up and preparing for their long commutes to work. While many Arlington Public Schools (APS) staff members live just minutes away from the...
Lizzie Koumans, Sentry Staff Reporter
• November 21, 2019
On October 17, 2019, our school’s principal Bridget Loft was appointed as the new Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning for Arlington Public Schools (APS). Starting as a teacher at Wakefield High School and rising through the ranks to her...
Fiffy Donahoe, Sentry Staff Reporter
• November 19, 2019
Joy flooded the streets outside Nottingham Elementary School as a crowd of students and their families surprised a beloved crossing guard with World Series tickets on October 3. What started as a humorous stab at winning Nats tickets and a simple Facebook...
