Andrew Dong is a Written Content Editor for the Beacon. That meens he helps makes sure their are no speling or grammartical mistakes, in the beecen! He also plays guitar in a band that has still not been named.
Andrew Dong, Written Content Editor
• November 6, 2021
Wilson purchased tables, chairs, and tents, in addition to installing outdoor WiFi to be used for outdoor learning. All schools in the District received funding for outdoor learning resources, as part...
Andrew Dong, Written Content Editor
• September 20, 2021
Following a year without school dances, Wilson will have an in-person homecoming on October 16 on the field.
“Haunted Ball” is the theme of the event. The current plan is to have the dance from...
Andrew Dong, Written Content Editor
• June 22, 2021
DCPS conducted a survey to gauge public opinion on how to allocate the $191 million they will receive in federal stimulus funding.
The online survey was available to students, staff, parents, and community...
Andrew Dong, Written Content Editor
• January 7, 2021
DCPS pushed the in-person return date for elementary schools to February 1 following a teacher “mental health day,” on November 2.
On November 2, DCPS Chancellor Lewis Ferebee sent an email to...
The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) is set to be replaced with new tests with content provided by New Meridian. The tests will be held on the same dates, from April...
Andrew Dong, Written Content Editor
• March 10, 2020
Wilson is slated to become a No Place for Hate school, which comes as a part of an SGA attempt to combat hate speech at Wilson. They are also figuring out other actions such as creating posters and videos...
Andrew Dong, Written Content Editor
• October 14, 2019
For the 2019-2020 school year, DCPS has eliminated the extended school year plan and moved the parent-teacher conferences around to allow for more time before the end of the terms.
With the previous...
Andrew Dong, Written Content Editor
• June 9, 2019
To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month for the first time, Wilson’s new Mental Health Awareness Club (MHAC) organized a variety of fun, charitable, and informative activities. The activities were...
The Student Government Association (SGA) is removing certain grade level positions and requiring members to take a SGA class in an effort to increase productivity and bolster qualifications for office....
Andrew Dong, Written Content Editor
• February 19, 2019
The Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy announced that two of their three remaining campuses will be closing.
The Chavez Schools at one time had four campuses in the district: The...
Andrew Dong, Written Content Editor
• September 30, 2018
Nike recently made headlines by creating an ad campaign with controversial figure Colin Kaepernick. The move instantly blew up on Twitter, generating thousands of videos of angry people burning Nike products....
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