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From the board: New school security policies promote ease of mind

From the board: New school security policies promote ease of mind

November 15, 2013

Within the past few years, schools across America have felt less secure with the increasing prevalence of school shootings and break-ins. Last week’s school lockdown created similar fear. No one...

Seahawk Seminar changes show potential but lack flexibility

Seahawk Seminar changes show potential but lack flexibility

October 16, 2013

In the past four years, South Lakes has used four different formats for fourth period. Ultimately, the latest change brought Seahawk Seminar back to its roots with fourth period split into two, following...

From the board: community college a decent choice for post-secondary education

From the board: community college a decent choice for post-secondary education

June 10, 2013

As they depart for the next chapter of their lives, seniors are making major decisions such as attending colleges and universities, pursuing careers, going to trade schools, or choosing community college. Northern...

From the board: NRA makes poor suggestion to put guns in classrooms

From the board: NRA makes poor suggestion to put guns in classrooms

April 24, 2013

In the wake of mass shootings, most recently at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, the issues of gun control and safety are again under scrutiny by the entire nation. At Sandy Hook, 27 people,...

From the board: feel the love - thanking Seahawks who deserve recognition

From the board: feel the love – thanking Seahawks who deserve recognition

February 15, 2013

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we thank the many deserving people at our school whose contributions go unnoticed or are underappreciated. First and foremost, thank you to Kim Retzer, our first year...

From the board: Save Barnes & Noble for sake of entire Reston community

From the board: Save Barnes & Noble for sake of entire Reston community

December 23, 2012

A new year typically means positive change, but a recent announcement will lead to a tragic change to the community of Reston in 2013. As an International Baccalaureate school, South Lakes utilizes...

From the online board: Christmas begins too early

From the online board: Christmas begins too early

December 12, 2012

Imagine going for a drive on a cold, snowy night, sipping peppermint hot chocolate and listening to holiday music, while looking at Christmas lights. Now imagine doing this every day from mid-October to...

From the board: new electronic policy inadvertently excludes students without Internet access

From the board: new electronic policy inadvertently excludes students without Internet access

October 20, 2012

Starting this year, the administration implemented a new policy regarding the use of personal electronic devices, also known as PEDs, such as phones, tablets, and laptops in the classroom. The new procedure...

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