On Saturday, March 11, HOSA will be partnering with The Blood Connection to host their second blood drive of the school year at Apex High School. Donors will receive credits that can be redeemed for prizes at The Blood Connection’s website. Students can also receive volunteer hours for donating or bringing another person to donate. Anyone who is at least
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On Tuesday, February 14th, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) Board of Education voted unanimously to increase minimum pay for bus drivers to $20 per hour. New drivers will immediately be eligible for increased pay while current drivers will receive it in July. This decision is an effort to combat the ongoing bus driver shortage impacting CHCCS and other districts
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) guarantees special education for qualifying students throughout the nation. A wide variety of resources are available to students who need them, depending on the specific needs of the individual student. Disabilities covered under IDEA include Autism Spectrum Disorder, deaf-blindness, deafness, developmental delays, emotional disabilities, hearing impairment, intellectual disabilities, co-occurring disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other
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On Thursday, December 16, an Enloe Magnet High School student hacked into the school’s intercom system, allegedly making antisemitic remarks and threatening U.S. President Joe Biden. Although the identity of the student and exact content of the message are unclear, Principal Jackie Jordan reported in a message to Enloe families that the individual responsible was identified and will face appropriate
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It’s that time of year. With just over a week left before Winter Break, staff and students are as anxious as ever to get home for the holidays. As the weather gets colder, some are hoping for a surprise break from school even earlier. Almost every year Wake County schools experience some form of disruption as a result of winter
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As long as student media programs have existed, rules have been in place about what they can and cannot publish. Although many have argued that censorship of student journalists violates the First Amendment, the law is not on their side. In the 1988 case Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, the Supreme Court ruled that although the First Amendment protects students’ right to
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This Tuesday, November 8th, is Election Day. For most students, this means a day off from school to relax and catch up on work. For staff and students aged eighteen or older, however, Tuesday is the last day to vote in the 2022 midterm elections. Midterms are elections held at the halfway point between presidential elections during which Senate and
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Over the last two years, Apex High School’s Political Club has seen substantial growth and established a solid presence in the school community. While the club has existed for several years, it previously operated mostly within its own niche. Under new leadership, however, it has gained significant exposure and popularity on campus. During meetings, students discuss current events, policy, and
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We all remember what it felt like to be a preteen. Everybody’s story is different, but if you’re anything like me, you remember being filled with angst because nobody really understood you. How dare these adults try to tell us what to do, as if they knew more than us or something? Completely unfair. Fortunately, I entered this tumultuous part
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A new school year is in full swing at Apex High. For some students and staff, this means returning to school after a much-needed summer vacation. For others, it means getting acclimated to a brand-new school. Apex High is welcoming several new teachers this year across the various programs available to students. Joining the art program this year is Mr.
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