Another chapter begins
WJPS has been going through many changes. Some teachers who have been here in the previous years have not returned, and new ones have joined the WJPS faculty and team. Changes to the schedule have been made and this year, the gym has been and will be under construction until the second half the year toward closer to june. Picture by Keith Lou.
by Keith Loh, staff reporter
Another school year is here, and with it, come both new and familiar faces alike.
Unfortunately, Mr. Sosa and Mr. Vargas are no longer teaching at WJPS. But with their departure come three new teachers: Mr. Thompson, who teaches history, Mr. Gardener, who teaches math and Mr. Andrejkovics who teaches engineering and technology.
There are no longer half days during Wednesdays. To compensate, students are being dismissed earlier in the day at 2:25pm, as opposed to last year, which was 2:42pm.
Related to schedule changes, school currently starts at 8:05am; five minutes later than last year. This may seem minor, but it is a saving grace to those who miss the bell by only a few minutes.
The gym is currently under renovation because of its poor conditions. The date of which the construction will be completed varies from December to June.
“It sucked. We’re completely replacing the floorboard with a new, flexible, water resistant floor along with new bleachers and lights,” said Mrs. Schneider.
During this time, the school will be going to the school yard during physical education.