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The Student News Site of West Henderson High School

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The Student News Site of West Henderson High School

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Pandemic brings changes to exam week

Pandemic brings changes to exam week

December 21, 2020

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...

Students celebrate Thanksgiving during pandemic

Students celebrate Thanksgiving during pandemic

November 26, 2020

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 bids farewell to Henderson County superintendent

West bids farewell to Henderson County superintendent

November 23, 2020

Henderson county's superintendent, Bo Caldwell, made the announcement that he would retire earlier this year. The news marked the end of an era for the county’s school system. Passing on the torch to...

Blue light glasses popular with students

Blue light glasses popular with students

November 16, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic stretches on, and millions of Americans work and attend school from home, blue light glasses are quickly growing in popularity. The glasses block a blue-colored, high energy...

County provides students with Chromebook cases

County provides students with Chromebook cases

October 16, 2020

Following students returning to school in person under Plan-B, it was announced on Oct. 14 that carrying cases for Chromebooks would be available for students.  Students returning to school have been...

iOS 14 introduces new features

iOS 14 introduces new features

October 1, 2020

On Sept. 16 Apple released the new iOS 14 software update for iPhone users. This software update includes features such as redesigned widgets, changes to FaceTime and phone call display, options to customize...

Students return to in-person learning

Students return to in-person learning

September 28, 2020

Students returned to school today, Sept. 28, for the first time since March 13. Earlier this month, the school board voted to enforce Plan B, which allows students to return to school on a limited schedule.  Students...

Students to return to school under Plan B

Students to return to school under Plan B

September 17, 2020

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...

Dr. John Bryant named new HCPS superintendent

Dr. John Bryant named new HCPS superintendent

September 16, 2020

On Sept. 8, 2020, Dr. John Bryant was named the new superintendent of Henderson County Public Schools. This was announced during the monthly meeting of the Henderson County Board of Public Education. This...

President Trump visits local produce company

President Trump visits local produce company

August 28, 2020

President Donald Trump visited the Flavor First Growers and Packers facility in Mills River, N.C. on Monday to speak about the Farmers to Families Food Box program, which Flavor First has been involved...

Jackie Corn as new head baseball coach

Jackie Corn as new head baseball coach

August 21, 2020

On Thursday Aug. 13, it was announced that West Henderson’s head baseball coach, Wesley King, would be leaving West and coaching at Christ School. King has coached at West since 2017, and will always...

Students start school year virtually

Students start school year virtually

August 17, 2020

When the first day of school comes around each year, most American students typically prep themselves by picking out their favorite outfit and putting together their bookbags for the next morning. This...

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