Braden Ward, Staff Writer

February 15, 2019 • No Comments

118 students signed up to take the American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) test in the library on Feb. 7. The AMC test consisted of 25 multiple choice questions, and according to the Mathematics Association of Math, the test is designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills.  Freshman and sophomores took the AMC 10, which includes math skills up to a tenth-grade level. Juniors and seniors took the AMC 12, which includes trigonometry, advanced algebra, and advanced...

Harley Middleton and Abby Asimos

February 15, 2019 • No Comments

February. A month of love, remembrance, and community. After our hearts open for Valentines Day, our doors open as well to Founders Week speakers. As we celebrate our 25th Anniversary, administrators have planned a weeklong celebration of presenters from Feb. 11-15. Created in order to showcase the traditions and history of Ocean Lakes, Founders Week appeals to all students. Alumni and other members of the community come to present their life experiences to inspire students to pursue certain careers...

Josh Garcia, Staff Writer

February 15, 2019 • No Comments

A new app called Here Comes the Bus, which allows students and parents to track school buses, launched for the students and families of Virginia Beach City Public Schools on Feb. 4.  This app is free and operates in real-time on mobile devices and will show students when their school bus is near their assigned stop.  "We have 630 buses on the road each day transporting 45,000 students across 3,400 routes in the city," said Executive Director of Transportation David Pace in a recent press...