Opioids Epidemic Explored
For nearly a decade, Stephanie, a Wooster resident, was an active heroin user. “As a young person it kind of depletes your soul, it really took a lot out of me,” she said. Stephanie,...
Category: News
Mackey Campaigns for Commissioner
Rodney Mackey is a Democratic candidate for County Commissioner. According to his website, “Rodney is running for Commissioner because he cares deeply about his community, in particular the safety of the citizens of Wayne...
Naviance Assists Students
In the spring of last school year, the WHS Guidance Department announced the addition of the Naviance Family Connection Program to the school’s college and career readiness services. Naviance contains four sections: “Colleges,” “Careers,”...
Chilean Poet Formoso Visits Wooster
On Oct. 4, Chilean author and poet Christian Formoso was schedule to come to WHS to speak to upper-level Spanish and literature classes about his work. According to Stony Brook University, Formoso is the...
WHS Embrases Student Charity, Hugs for Kenya
Hugs for Kenya, a nonprofit service organization founded by Alvin Makori (11), is new to WHS this year and has plans to host three drives throughout the year to donate necessities to an orphanage...
Research Casts Doubt On Drug Testing
Since the 2002 5-4 Supreme Court decision in Board of Education v. Earls, which allowed schools to conduct random suspicionless drug testing without warrants of any student who participates in extracurriculars, there have been...
School Board Mulls Drug Testing Students
The Wooster City School Board of Education announced at its August meeting that it will form a committee to consider random drug testing in the WCSD, according to the Aug. 6 Daily Record article,...
Orrville Drug Testing Finds No Drug Use
Orrville High School has implemented a drug testing program, affecting students in grades seven through 12 who either volunteer to be tested, are athletes, or are involved in competitive extracurriculars. The text of the...
Social Justice Leadership Academy Founded at WHS
The Social Justice Leadership Academy is a series of events that focus on promoting diversity and acceptance around Ohio. Wooster became involved in this program through the Straight A grant and is sending 10...
