Have you been one of the millions of people across the United States noticing egg prices creeping higher? Since the beginning of 2024, egg prices have almost doubled, causing a shock to many shoppers. The rocketing of egg prices have shone a light on...
If you’ve ever taken French at our school before, or even have friends who have, you’ve probably heard of beloved teacher Roseline Berger. French is notorious for being difficult to learn, and yet it doesn’t feel that way in her class.This can...
With President Donald Trump’s return to office this winter, he signed a flurry of executive orders that affect every part of the government, as well as everyday people. It is important to note that most of these orders are to fulfill his campaign promises,...
Arlington Public Schools (APS) has recently been filtering more content than ever. Previously, Yorktown students were unable to use certain words in their search engine. This was unanimously a common practice because it restricts harmful and dangerous...
The theater IV students at our school recently achieved a remarkable milestone by securing first place in the district Virginia High School League (VHSL) tournament. They performed their one-act play, Witches?! In Salem?!, a comedical take on the Salem...
On February 1, 2025, the gym on 1000 East Broad Street underwent a massive change. OneLife bought 24 Hour Fitness, and now has full control of all locations. Not just the one in Falls Church, but both of the 24 Hour Fitnesses in the state, with the other...
As we enter an age of advanced technology, paper formats are being left behind in favor of online platforms. In school systems, the efficiency and necessity of the few things that remain on paper are being reevaluated, and quickly replaced by digital...
Our school’s students and staff are now extremely familiar with the excitement and disruption that comes with snow days. Although these unexpected breaks bring relief to many, they also create challenges. The day off forces teachers to adjust lesson...
It is no secret that our school's students are privy to some of the best teachers in the country. Their many honors and accolades display their impressive aptitude. One of these amazing educators is Eva Irwin, the Dean of Students. In 2023, while working...
Our school’s auditorium is empty during the winter, but our drama students have hardly stopped working. In the black box, a smaller theater located in the music hallway, they are rehearsing their One Act Plays, or One Acts for short. The twist: They...
The Turkey Trot is the classical footrace that wakes you up on Thanksgiving morning. Arlington's course has been around since 2006, founded by Pastor Brian Webster and his wife Diane of Christ Church of Arlington. Their goal was to help Arlington residents...
Literacy is the foundation of education. Arlington Public Schools (APS) has recently been making an effort to emphasize literacy's importance to teachers. This has led to the roll out of a new teacher training program focused on the basics of literacy....
