The WSMS choir is taking new precautions to prevent the spread of Covid-19. In 2020 at Willow Springs Middle School, the choir students have to wear masks and face shields to keep from getting sick. “We’re...

Since August, once a month over Zoom, Lovejoy ISD comes together to promote diversity in the community through its first Diversity Action Team. The Diversity Action Team works to embrace our differences,...

WSMS is one of the many, many schools that give out homework. Roberto Nevelis of Venice, Italy, is often credited with having invented homework in 1095. Homework was created and spread to “help” students,...

The 2020-2021 Cross Country season started on Tuesday, September 29, at WSMS. For many students, this is their first year to run cross country. On the 29th, Lovejoy went up against Highland Park, and on...

Widely celebrated across the world, Halloween includes trick-or-treating, scary costumes, pumpkins, and loads of sugary treats. But this 2020 Halloween might look a little different. With COVID-19, we...

Many WSMS students have different thoughts about the school phone policy, which was put in place last year, and banned the use of phones at school. “I’m okay with the policy. Overall, I think it’s...

This year, WSMS has adopted a new Spanish teacher, Sr. Morales. Since so many students signed up for Spanish as their elective, Sra. Vizcaino and Sr. Morales will be teaching beginner Spanish. “Although...

As students who attend Willow Springs know, the first Club Day of the semester is coming up! WSMS kids are eager to join and participate in exciting activities of their choice. Club Day is a day where...

Do computers actually help students with schoolwork? Many say yes, but some students disagree because of the distraction technology creates. “I think it’s a lot better because students get to use...

Willow Springs’ fine arts programs are following COVID-19 safety precautions, but the WSMS band is taking the most interesting steps to avoid COVID-19 while still making music. Students are using...

Stress affects many teenagers around the world and can cause severe depression or suicide. Sometimes it comes from not being able to hang out with friends, school work, and many other things. We talk to...

Every day, people all over the world deal with the loss of a loved one and aren’t sure how to cope with it.   “I felt sad when I lost my grandpa because he was my best friend, and I looked up...