by Jordan Costolo ‘25 Every six years, MCPS sets a CIP (Capital Investment Plan) for how money will be spent to improve school buildings and facilities within the county. In the latest one spanning from 2025-2030, Sherwood is nowhere to be found. This, along with the increased number of maintenance problems the school building is experiencing, has raised concerns about … Read More
by Ziv Golan ’26 When walking around Sherwood it’s difficult to miss the strange and often bizarre artwork seen around the halls. In the upper A-hall a distinctive mural can be found showcasing a guitar, music notes, and students in a variety of settings–including playing basketball. Another odd painting is located in the lower C-hall, revealing two women dancing in … Read More
by Katie Ng ’25 At the beginning of each school year, Principal Tim Britton makes an announcement asking students to do their part to keep the school clean by discarding their trash in the garbage cans or recycling bins. However, some students continue to not clean up after themselves. It is not uncommon to see bits of food and wrappers … Read More
by Shannon Naas ’26 Perhaps the most common gripe that students have about Sherwood’s building and facilities is the state of its bathrooms, which frequently are unclean and smell bad. Students for years have complained about there not being paper towels to dry their hands, and it is not an uncommon sight to see a student shaking their hands as … Read More
by Ryan Green ’26 Whether it’s on the dirty floor or on top of used lockers, students need a safe and healthy place to eat lunch. Sherwood has seven courtyards, located all around the building. However, out of the seven, only one located at the front of the main entrance is currently open to students at lunch time. These open … Read More
by Taylor Adams ‘27 From the very start of this school year, Sherwood has faced issues with heating and air conditioning not functioning well. In certain wings and rooms of the building, classes are either too hot or too cold and teachers have little to no control over the temperature in their rooms. Having unpredictable and abnormal temperatures in a … Read More
by Justin Lakso ‘25 Whether it be the classrooms, the lockers, the bathrooms, or the hallways, the Building Services staff are truly the unnoticed heroes keeping the Sherwood building habitable. They arrive early and stay late just to make sure every student and staff member can come to a clean and orderly school building. Now the question arises, why is … Read More
by Molly Schecter ‘27 For the past few years, the U.S. government in Congress and through the courts has threatened to ban the app, TikTok. In addition to concerns over its potentially harmful effect on teens, the United States has raised national security alarms because the parent company of Tik Tok is located in China. This month, a U.S. Court … Read More
by Chase Sondike ‘26 President-elect Donald Trump has announced a bold plan to restructure the federal government once he is sworn in on January 25. His proposition involves significant cuts to federal agencies and a shift in power away from what he describes as “the deep state.” Trump has publically been critical of the size and influence of the federal … Read More
by Zach Geller ‘25 From Instagram to TikTok, social media is one of the most important ways teens stay connected. However this new modern necessity will soon be banned in Australia for all kids under a certain age. In late November the Australian senate passed “The Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024,” a piece of legislation prohibiting … Read More