As part of the NEASC accreditation process, WHTV creates a documentary that looked at Winnacunnet both past and present.  With four towns meeting at WHS for the first time in ninth grade, what is it that seems to bring them all close together by graduation?  And what seems to drive [...]

Four fresh-faced young adults clad in red “KONY 2012″ t-shirts spoke to several students in classes two weeks ago. Later that afternoon, the Invisible Children representatives – three Americans and one former resident of Uganda – retired to the auditorium to give a free presentation to any community member who [...]

James Desrosiers and Jack Knollmeyer are this year’s National Merit Scholar “Commended Students” according to college counselor Doran Morford. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) is an independent, non-profit organization that has been providing scholarships to students through the National Merit Scholarship Program and the National Achievement Scholarship Program since [...]

Two years ago, social studies teachers Amy Scholes, Lara Johnson and their students came up with the idea to create a new class with the curriculum based solely on Africa, and another class based solely on Asia. The first ever “Asia Rising” was taught last year and the first ever [...]

For the past two years there has been a unique course offered to Winnacunnet High School students. Beginner and intermediate guitar classes have been an option for those who are looking to improve their guitar skills or learn how to play for the first time. Last year, over fifty students [...]

Students and staff were treated to an Irish-rock concert last Friday as part of the annual week-long Culture Matters celebration. Called the Exiles, the group played a variety of traditional Irish music, including jigs, slip jigs, reels, and ballads, to the enthusiastic crowds. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, the group plays primarily [...]

Next year’s schedule will not change after the School Board voted 3-0-1 to wait until the following year at Wednesday night’s meeting, on May 16. During last fall’s discussions, the Board voted for teachers to add another teaching period, moving from the current 4-3-3 schedule to a 4-4-3 one. Before [...]

The National Honor Society and the Health Office will be hosting a blood drive with the Red Cross Bloodmobile next week on Wednesday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Winnacunent gym. If students are interested in donating, members of the NHS will be signing people up at [...]

The annual Art Show was held last week to display student work across all mediums of art. From paintings to photographs, ceramic pieces to jewelry, it featured pieces from students of all grades and abilities. A popular returning feature were the displays from the 10 AP  Art students that featured each [...]

With 1100 computers operating at Winnacunnet, keeping the hardware and software up to date is a challenge due to budget limitations. Recently, Winnacunnet’s school board voted to upgrade the wireless system using surplus funds from this budget year. However, social studies teacher, Amy Scholes, pointed out at the last board [...]