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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

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WISP academy welcomes Japanese exchange students

Willa Marks and Francesca Krevat November 3, 2023

On October 16, about 100 Japanese exchange students stepped foot into Jackson-Reed. They came to the nation’s capital and had the opportunity to experience the average day of an American high school...

Staggered Entrance: Sleeping in isn’t the only benefit

Staggered Entrance: Sleeping in isn’t the only benefit

Francesca Krevat and Willa Marks October 11, 2023

For the first two days of the 2023-24 school year, Jackson-Reed implemented a staggered start. This process started last year, with upperclassmen missing the first two periods and coming in after lunch....

Did COVID kill school spirit?

Josephine Caplan and Willa Marks March 23, 2023

After years of sports titles and academic achievements, you’d think that our school would be more spirited than it is. As a high school that dominates in pretty much every field, where is our enthusiasm? Before...

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