A typical teacher spends their days dedicated to the education of their students, with hours occupied in the classroom and even more time working diligently outside of school. Each year, our school’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) chooses one teacher...

The turn of the new year marks an important time for students at our school: the re-introduction of Course Request Forms (CRFs) to all non-seniors. The intimidating form is crucial to the selection of the coming years’ classes. Despite their importance,...

Among the many shelves and silence of the library, head librarian Gwendolyn Nixon helps students left and right. Nixon went to our school as a student and does a lot for the student body that many are not aware of. Nixon and the library staff use many...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...