By Kayla Lemens, Editor in Chief
Thanks to a schedule change, students at the West Bend High Schools are struggling to manage their time in between classes.
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Exams Done, Advanced Placement Students Keep Learning
Students were surprised to learn of changes to exam week
By Elise Marlett, Editor in Chief
This year’s final exam week will look different for Advanced Placement students at the West Bend High Schools.
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A Towering Gift
By Norah Johnstone, Current Staff
This year the graduation committees of the West Bend East and West High Schools chose updating the tower stairwells and adding window decals as their gift to the school.
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Three of Six Administrators are New This Year
Twin Day: The administration of West Bend East and West High Schools dressed as triplets during homecoming week. From left to right: John Graf, Zachary Daniels, Tyler Wood, Michelle Marschel, Patrick O’Connor and Ralph Schlass. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Rausch.
By Noelle Mentch, Current Staff
They might be new to the school, but that doesn’t mean they are new to the game. Continue reading
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New Phone Policy Leads to Confusion
Are students allowed to use phones for academic reasons during resource and study hall?
By Kael Beltmann, Current Staff
Maddie Fell wanted to do her homework, but her teacher said no. Continue reading
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How Have the High Schools Addressed Safety Since Parkland?
Community Q&A planned for March 22
By Samantha Dietel, Current Staff
“If you see or hear something, say something” is a phrase that has lately been given a great emphasis at the West Bend High Schools.
In light of the recent shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., students, parents and other West Bend community members have wondered how the district is planning to respond to the calls for better safety in schools. Several steps to improve the safety of WBHS have already been taken since the attack, including plans for a community discussion about safety that will be held by the school board March 22. Continue reading
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West Bend Schools Step Up
East High will participate in Hurricane Harvey Donation Drive
By Jessica Steger, Editor in Chief
While a problem may be approximately one thousand miles away, part of the solution is located right here in the West Bend School District.
Seven West Bend schools have joined to create the Hurricane Harvey Donation Drive. The donations will go to the KIPP Prime College Preparatory School in Houston, Texas. The drive begins Monday and continues through Thursday. Each day the drive will run from 7 a.m to 3 p.m. Continue reading
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