On the annual Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) report card, Wilde Lake lost one star this year, lowering their score from 4/5 stars to 3/5 stars. This fall is reflective of statewide trends, as “more than a quarter of schools earned a lower star rating than in 2019,” according to MSDE. Principal Marcy Leonard says that a fall in test scores and attendance likely caused this decline....

This year, Wilde Lake’s Environmental Club planted a native plant garden in front of the school. The initiative was backed by the 15-20 person club, school administration, their sponsor Ms. Melissa Bell, and the groundskeeper. Their plan to plant these native plants is coming at a time where invasive species are being planted in the community. Seniors Andrew Heffner and Sophie Sapp went through...

Next year, any student living within a two mile radius of Wilde Lake will walk to school. Students along the boundary may face walk times up to 50 minutes, according to Google Maps. The decision to expand walk areas was a response to the bus driver shortage that hit at the start of the 2021 school year. The shortage led to students being transported in shifts. With the implementation of the new...

After decades of debate, Howard County Public School System start times will be pushed back to 8 a.m. for high schools beginning next school year. In February, the Board voted to adjust start times for next school year by breaking schools into three tiers. Each tier starts at a different time. All 13 high schools are in the earliest tier, starting 35 minutes later. After four years as Wilde Lake...

On January 29th, on CNN Newsroom, United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that 13-years old is “too early” to join social media. This warning comes during a time when teenagers are using their phones more than ever. According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, surveys show that ninety percent of teens ages 13-17 have used social media. Seventy five percent report...