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Wakeland Access

The student news site of Wakeland High School

Wakeland Access

The student news site of Wakeland High School

Wakeland Access

Think vandalism is a prank? It will cost you.

Think Vandalism Is Harmless? See What It’ll Cost You

Kennedy Wade, Reporter October 18, 2024

As acts of vandalism rise on campuses, schools increasingly respond with discipline and education. At Wakeland High School, staff and administrators disagree about what defines vandalism and how it should...

Orchestra Hits a High Note

Ludmilla Duston, Guest Contributor October 11, 2024

On Saturday, October 5, many of Wakeland's orchestra students participated in the TMEA Region 24 High School All-Region Orchestra auditions. This is a highly competitive, annual event that draws nearly...

A Blue Alert wakes residents of North Texas at 4:40 a.m. on October 4.

Early Morning Blue Alert Confuses People

Lila Loveless October 10, 2024

A Blue Alert sounded across Texas around 4:40 a.m. Oct. 4, waking and annoying many residents. People were unfamiliar with Blue Alerts, some confusing them with Amber Alerts. A Blue Alert is issued when...

Fire and Fumes in September Pool Chemical Explosion

Tabitha Joeckel October 10, 2024

On Wednesday, Sept. 25, a fire broke out at Texas Pool Supply at 10550 John W. Elliott Dr, about a seven minute drive from Wakeland High School.  The fire, likely caused by a chemical reaction...

Elevate Your Look: James Avery Jewelry Shines Bright at Wakeland

Elevate Your Look: James Avery Jewelry Shines Bright at Wakeland

Addie McLeod and Yasmeen Calmerman October 1, 2024

The halls of Wakeland High School are glittering with silver and gold this year, as students sport unique jewelry to accent the new fashion we are seeing this year. One popular jewelry brand is James Avery,...

How to Register to Vote

How to Register to Vote

Chloe Ruch and Xaela Diaz September 26, 2024

The 2024 election is quickly approaching. The top candidates are Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump. This election will determine who will be our country's president for the next four years,...

September’s Football Replay

Turner Corey and Daniel LeVine September 25, 2024

Our Wolverines showed up in their first district football game, demolishing the Lebanon Trail Trailblazers 50 to 32 on September 13, 2024. On the very first play of the game, running back Aidan Poole...

Saved by the Bell

Saved by the Bell

Natalie Babiar, Reporter September 20, 2024

Wakeland’s new bell schedule made its debut at the beginning of the school year, leaving many students confused. The new schedule, aimed at enhancing both academic performance and student well-being,...

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Bike to school for mental, physical health

Addie McLeod, Reporter April 30, 2024

On Wednesday May 8, 2024, thousands of students will be pedaling up a storm for National Bike to School Day. It is an event organized by the National Center for Safe Routes to School. It provides safety...

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