Students Return for First In-Person School Year Since 2018-19
The 2020-2021 school year will be the first time in a year and a half that all 1000+ Northwood students are back to in-person learning....
Mask Mandate Lifted: Northwood Students React
On May 13, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidance that suggested fully vaccinated individuals can “safely do most activities without wearing a mask or the need to social distance from others.” In accordance with this guidance, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper lifted remaining COVID-19 restrictions on May 14…
To The Class of 2021!
Co-Editor in Chief Ella Sullivan’s editorial comic on the Class of 2021’s senior year.
Conversations About The Vaccine
Staff Writer Nellielou Errett's editorial cartoon on conversations relating to the Covid-19 vaccine. Design and concept by Nellielou Errett. Art by Ella Sullivan.
Northwood Varsity Football Team Has Successful Season, Proceeds To Playoffs
This spring season, the Northwood Charger Varsity Football Team has 48 players on the roster and seven coaches in total, one of them being Head Coach Cullen Homolka.
Return to Plan A: Northwood Students Voice Opinions
Chatham County students in grades 6-12 returned on Monday, April 19 under the Plan A format. Plan A will see students attending in-person education four days out of the week with Wednesdays remaining remote. The school will no longer be enforcing the symptom screening process or taking temperatures. Students will have to keep three feet of distance from others instead of the previous six-foot requirement. The school system also requires any students who tested positive for COVID-19, developed COVID-19 symptoms or were exposed to someone who tested positive over spring break to delay their return to school.
What Is Bullet Journaling?
Bullet journaling is a new trend blowing up thanks to Instagram. It’s a combination diary, daily planner and mindfulness exercise. It’s supposed to be a great way to reduce stress. But what does bullet journaling really consist of? And what do you need to start your own bullet journaling?
Future Entrepreneurs: Three Northwood Students Maintain Small Businesses Amidst Pandemic
For the typical high school student, juggling school work, extracurricular activities, hobbies and family responsibilities can quickly become difficult. While some can only dream of running their own business as an adolescent, three Northwood students have nevertheless made it their reality.
Back to School: Northwood Starts In-Person Learning
After almost a year of distance learning, Northwood students and teachers were invited back to school beginning Feb. 1 under Plan B. Although distance learning has led to several challenges, it has also been challenging for school staff to make in-person learning happen. Many safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have been put in place since students’ return to Northwood’s campus. When students arrive at the building they are asked a series of COVID-related questions and their temperature is taken. Then, students are required to immediately report to their first period class. Every hallway has social distancing markers and desks are wiped down after each class.