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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This semester, Ms. Piper’s AP Environmental Science students completed a lab using an RTI International PurpleAir device to study air pollution. PurpleAir is an organization that makes sensors meant to “empower community scientists who collect hyper-local air quality data to share it with the public.” PurpleAir sensors measure particle pollution (PM2.5), and can be installed by the general public. Each
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My journey here at Apex High has been full of changes. From starting at the Green Level campus to attending school virtually, and then returning to the new AHS campus, it’s been nothing short of hectic. Now don’t get me wrong, change keeps things interesting, but the one thing that I’ve proudly kept consistent is this Newspaper class. Looking back
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By: Kate Sinodis and Rose Andrews On Thursday, May 26th, a few days after the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Apex High School held a memorial, as well as an informative event in the courtyard during both lunches in order to honor those who died, and to serve as a call to action for change. Students Emma Fornes, Stanley Wilson,
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CougarTV is one of the most loved classes in the school and so many students aspire to be a part of it. Here at Apex High school once a week during Cougar Class, (homeroom) we all get to enjoy an episode of CougarTV, where we hear about the past week, upcoming events, and important announcements. CougarTV has brought people together,
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By Amber Wilson Summer Break is just around the corner! Click HERE to take a quiz about what you should do during summer break!
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Final exams are just around the corner as the 2021-2022 school year comes to a close. Exam week will be June 6 through June 10. On Monday all students will take their exam for their first period class, Tuesday second period, Wednesday third period, Thursday fourth period, and Friday will be all make-up exams. Students should bring their school-issued Chromebook
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By: Kate Sinodis and Rose Andrews June marks the beginning of pride month, where members of the LGBTQIA+ community can celebrate their sexuality and gender and remember those who fought for equality before them. Pride month has been a way not only to celebrate, but also to remember the Stonewall Riots which occurred in June of 1969. The Stonewall Riots
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By: Jessica Hudnut and Hadi Rahim On May 13, 2022, Apex High School hosted its first true prom since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Around 750 students gathered at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel to celebrate the 2021-2022 school year coming to a close. In keeping with this year’s theme, the ballroom was transformed into an enchanted forest for the
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By Amber Wilson and Allison Hurley Staffsketball is returning to Apex on June 1, 2022. This game between Apex staff members will be open for students to watch. Funds raised from ticket sales will benefit the Apex Student Council and there will be a school supply drive to benefit the Apex Public School Foundation. Mr. Dong and Mr. Frederick will
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