In a town like Wellesley, the local government guides the town through different policies and decisions. Unlike other towns, Wellesley has no mayor, which means […]
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The Sunshine Protection Act and its impact on the health and safety of students at the high school
On March 15, the Senate voted unanimously in favor of the Sunshine Protection Act. Although it has yet to be approved by the House of […]
Legal or Health Concern? Tobacco retailer’s request to open locally is met with rejection and disapproval
On March 17, the Wellesley Board of Health voted unanimously to reject tobacco retailer Blue Moon Smoke Shops’ application to open a location in the […]
New quarter-length elective classes change previously established schedules for students and faculty
While the high school left many aspects of the hybrid learning schedule behind in hopes of normalcy for the 2021-2022 school year, they made a […]
Female representation in class office dramatically increases after title removal
For as long as can be remembered, the high school’s four class officers have been predominantly male: one female member typically surrounded by three men. […]
The high school, middle school, and elementary school rankings only continue to decline
This year, U.S. News and World Report released its annual rankings of high schools across the nation. Along with it, the magazine released a new […]
Update from the nurse’s office
There has been a recent surge of COVID-19 cases around the Wellesley school district coinciding with the rise of the Omicron variant. The high school […]
The return to pre-pandemic business is a slow climb for many as they face labor shortages
As Wellesley businesses return to regular operations amid the pandemic, many have faced challenges in staffing their locations. Mirroring a nationwide pattern of absent workers, […]
Massachusetts mask mandate pushed until January 2022
Students have been wearing masks in school for over a year, but with many eligible to get their vaccines, many are wondering when they can […]
The high school’s sophomores are looking forward to 2022
The high school just finished up its class elections for the 2021-2022 school year. This year’s sophomore class will be represented by Emma Sutherland, Stella […]