Every year when autumn rolls around and the leaves start turning beautiful, fiery colors, many people think about how they are going to celebrate the season. Some people think of drinking pumpkin spice lattes, some of watching or playing football, and others of the movies and TV shows they will watch this season. However, it can be hard to find
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Junior year is often referred to as the most challenging year of high school. Rising juniors are encouraged to take advanced classes and dedicate time to extracurricular activities, all while maintaining a social life and finding time for self-care. It is the last full year of high school that colleges will see, so it is important to do your best.
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Every year, there are new teachers beginning their teaching journeys for the first time at Apex High School. One of those new teachers is Mr. Baker, an Apex High alum who is returning to the Peak for his first year of teaching. Read on to learn more about one of Apex High’s newest English teachers. Mr. Baker grew up in
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This school year, six early release days have been added to WCPSS school calendars. They come as a way to allow K-5 teachers to complete training for a new way of teaching reading. For teachers at Apex High School, the early release days will be an opportunity to participate in staff meetings and meet with their Professional Learning Community (PLC)
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By: Shivani Handa Since the pandemic began, a few new teachers have started at Apex High School. One of them is Social Studies teacher, Ms. Willer, who moved here earlier this year from Portland, Oregon. She joined the Apex High School community in the second semester of the 2020-2021 school year, taking over Mr. Cooper’s world history classes after his
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By: Shivani Handa and Isabel Terrett Marching band had a successful season this year and brought home several awards, including special awards earned by our school’s drumline, front ensemble, and drum majors. Everyone knows our drumline, but might not know the hard work and dedication it takes to perform at a level to receive these awards. Our drum majors won
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