One principle of school safety and culture that has proven to be very important to the administration is that every student in the building has a trusted adult. Continue reading Trusted adults make school feel safe
With the end of winter break, the beginning of a new semester, Coronavirus concerns and more, stress levels are high for students. Continue reading Teachers relieve stress from students
“We certainly want to make our high school a place where students feel valued and all the different experiences a student can have.” principal Dr. Matt Irvin said. Continue reading Gender neutral bathrooms benefit mental health
Calvin Lescher Public Relations According to “HelpGuide,” “Pets, especially dogs and cats, can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, ease loneliness, … Continue reading Pets can benefit mental health
On Tuesday Dec. 7, “administration became aware of a concerning text sent to a WGHS student by an unknown number.” Continue reading Student safety impacts school life
This is the fourth issue of the 107th year of the ECHO. Cover art by Sadie Coalier. Continue reading Print Version: WG ECHO January 2022 Issue
Counselor Ken Winingham thinks exercise and being active is one of the most overlooked healthy coping mechanisms. Other healthy coping mechanisms include journaling, getting enough sleep, taking breaks and asking for help. Continue reading Students, staff recommend healthy coping mechanisms
I downloaded Instagram in fifth grade. My mom was wary when I begged her for it. I convinced her because I was into nail art at the time, and that was pretty big on the internet in 2012. Continue reading Ava’s Anecdotes: How social media can be detrimental to body image and self love
Kinetic Wellness is a new course for the 2021-22 school year. The physical education class differs from the usual gym class, as it is structured around mental health and the positive effects that movement can have. Continue reading Teacher gives insight on mental health-focused class
Through another school year of masks and always-changing schedules, students are feeling stressed more than ever. Whether it be an increased course load, college applications or COVID concerns, this feeling is more than stress: academic burnout. Continue reading Academic burnout plagues students
“Absolutely discrimination affects mental health,” Anne Gibbs, high school social worker, said. Continue reading LGBT+ students, staff discuss coming out and resources for the community
Student athletes get put under a lot of pressure when it comes to juggling their school work and their sports. Continue reading Student athletes advocate for mental health