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CPS Are In Crisis

Lucy Petherbridge March 19, 2026

When people say a school system is the “worst,” they usually mean that it ranks low in important areas like standardized test scores, graduation rates, attendance, and student achievement. It does...

Let’s Go on a Field Trip!

Let’s Go on a Field Trip!

Kate O February 21, 2024

Some of the fondest memories of our time as students often take place in museums, aquariums, planetariums, gardens, zoos, theaters, city blocks, and ice cream shops. We often remember our childhood field...

Woodland’s House System Connects Generations

February 21, 2024

Sacred Heart schools have a rich history, and here at Woodlands, we embrace those who have devoted their lives to furthering our education. The founding mothers of the Sacred Heart are Saint Madeleine...

Snow vs Screen Days

Snow vs Screen Days

Regan Stewart February 20, 2024

Anticipating, hoping, and praying the weather is perfect for the words Snow Day to be in their future. For years kids have been getting up early to check the news, their email, or wait for a phone call...

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Social Media and Mental Health

Brandy Brennan, Copy Editor May 10, 2022

DISCLAIMER: Discussion of Mental Health and Suicide A study in 2021 found that seven out of ten people use social media. The uses range from communication, entertainment, and networking. For most of...

A statue of mater, a key role model for the Woodlands community. This image was licensed from Ted Abbott.

The Infamous Mater Ceremony

Charlotte Sparks, co-editor May 10, 2022

There are multiple traditions that overtake Woodlands Academy during the year. From Senior Day to Junior Ring ceremony, the amount of ceremonies can feel overwhelming, especially to new faces. Not to mention,...

Don’t Say Gay

Don’t Say Gay

Lani English, Co-Editor May 2, 2022

During this month of April, Florida Republican Gov. Ron Desantis, enacted a law in the Parental Rights Education Bill, labled the “Don’t Say Gay Bill”. This law without a fraction of the doubt limits...

What Is Vespers?

What Is Vespers?

Isabel Rettino, Managing Editor May 2, 2022

On November 5th, the Woodlands community celebrated its first Vespers prayer service. This celebration has been around for years, being celebrated in Catholic churches around the world. Before the event,...

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