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Yorktown Sentry

The student news site of Yorktown High School

Yorktown Sentry

The student news site of Yorktown High School

Yorktown Sentry

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The Most Fashionable Teachers At Our School

The Most Fashionable Teachers At Our School

Axel Blake, Reporter April 6, 2026

If you’re interested in teacher fashion choices, look no further than our own halls. Our school has plenty of eye-catching and unique styles among staff. From suits to slacks, there’s a range to choose from.English teacher Adam Sheppard can typically...

Need New Music? Look No Further Than The Split Ends

Need New Music? Look No Further Than The Split Ends

Kaitlyn Selig, Reporter April 6, 2026

Our school’s students are deeply passionate about music. It is seen in performances from the band and orchestra, as well as the newest concert T-shirt someone chooses to wear.However, music at our school is not just based within the building. Student-led...

The Spring Dance: Fling Or Flop?

The Spring Dance: Fling Or Flop?

Sydney Ulery, Reporter April 6, 2026

Spring is upon us and in our school that can only mean one thing: the Spring Fling. Every year, our students look forward to this special dance. Some may use it as a way to put aside their dark winter blues and launch themselves into the florals and warm...

Catching A Leprechaun

Operation Lucky Charms: Catching A Leprechaun

Emily Miller, Reporter March 17, 2026

After a long and weary winter, there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel. For many, the warm weather and blooming flowers of spring will be welcomed with open arms. But these pleasantries are not the only attractions of the coming season. A holiday...

ASAP Rocky's Don't Be Dumb Album Cover

Most Anticipated Music Albums Of 2026

Katie Cuthbertson, Reporter March 11, 2026

Scrolling through cryptic Instagram posts, dissecting blurry screenshots and refreshing Spotify at midnight: this is how music fans across genres are spending their 2026. With teasers, rumors and tour announcements, fans are eagerly expecting new albums...

Lee Heights Starbucks

Arlington Eats; Local Favorites

Samson Schneider, Reporter March 9, 2026

Arlington has a diverse food scene with many unique restaurants to choose from. This gives consumers the opportunity to experience many different cultures for their meals. While Arlington is a melting pot of amazing places to eat, there are some that...

A One Act Play

Theatre IV Showcase: One Act Plays

Shivani Goel, Reporter March 9, 2026

Musical arts and theatre productions are getting bigger each year, especially in schools. Although the fall and spring plays are the most exciting events in the theatre calendar, during the week of February 8, 2026, our school put on a series of One Act...

Local AMC Theater

Up On The Big Screens: Cinema In 2026

Beckett Shepherd, Reporter March 3, 2026

Despite what streaming companies say, cinema will always be a defining part of the arts. Millions of people each year all anticipate the coming films to watch with their family and friends. Their influence on the cultural ebb and flow of media is marked...

Yonder Pouch Unlock Station

Yondr Pouches: A Mid-Year Check In

Axel Blake, Reporter March 3, 2026

We’re halfway through the first year with Yondr pouches, and it’s time for a check-in.Yondr pouches were introduced to limit and prevent phone use in school by locking your phone in the pouch that can only be opened with a specialized magnet....

Bell Schedule Poster

How Anchored Is Our Schedule?

Macy Pearson, Reporter March 3, 2026

It can be easy to lose track of a lesson, especially after spending over an hour with the same teacher. But for a typical high school student, this is the norm. In fact the average class at our school is over an hour, but a recent West Virginia Virtual...

Artificial Intelligence In The Classroom

Artificial Intelligence In The Classroom

Macy Pearson and Katie Cuthbertson January 13, 2026

This year, Artificial Intelligence, also known as AI, has boomed in our school. Both students and teachers alike can utilize this new tool in the classroom. It can help teachers draft lessons, grade quizzes and even annotate student essays. As for students,...

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