Falcons kick off football season
West Henderson football began their official season this past Monday, Feb. 8. The Falcons are looking for another successful year despite their season getting pushed back.Their schedule begins with a scrimmage...
Pandemic brings changes to exam week
While final exams typically include four grade levels of students frantically rushing through the hallways of West Henderson, this year’s - much like everything else - are very different. Instead of every...
Students celebrate Thanksgiving during pandemic
Thanksgiving this year will be different due to the fact that a global pandemic is currently happening. It may be difficult to celebrate a holiday revolving around large gatherings with all of the safety...
West teachers adjust to virtual learning
In the wake of Covid-19, there’s no question that major adjustments are affecting all aspects of life. Masks are becoming items that many people cannot leave the house without, six feet is becoming a...
Students to return to school under Plan B
After an extended meeting on Sept. 8, the Henderson County School Board voted to let students return to school on a limited schedule. Plan B would allow students in grades 3-12 to attend in-person classes on a...
Cross country runners face workout restrictions
Jogging up the trail, the boy’s face lit up with a smile. This was the first time he had laid eyes on his teammates in months. Although their faces were covered up by masks, he knew they were beaming back at...
NC Schools to partially open for upcoming school year
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced today in a COVID-19 briefing that all K-12 schools will be open for both remote and in-person learning for the upcoming fall semester. Henderson County Public...
Students celebrate Fourth of July amidst pandemic
The Fourth of July seemed to approach quickly this year, as March morphed into July with one fell swoop. While the holiday is typically a time for celebrating our nation, our families, our friends and the...
Should students return to school in the fall?
After months of being quarantined because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are eager to get out and about, and rightfully so. Months of isolation will take a toll on anyone, myself included. This,...
Senior working during pandemic shares experience
Eyes glittering with excitement, the girl begins her next shift. Arming herself with a mask and gloves, Raine Wongchong spends her day taking orders and preparing frozen treats. At the end of the day, she...