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An ICE officer holding an Immigration Detainer form taken at a detention facility.
Schools Navigate Federal Immigration Policy Changes
The library featured some of its collections of LGBTQ+ themed books for Pride Month.
High School Offers a Diverse Collection of LGBTQ+ Books
The cast of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" rehearses for the debut of the musical on June 5.
Drama club presents scaled down musical with small cast, limited rehearsal time
A digital alarm clock displaying the time as 3:00 a.m. Photographer: Benicio Garcia.
Poll: Monroe-Woodbury High School Students Say They Aren’t Getting Enough Sleep
Volunteers from FBLA prepare to help donors after their blood is drawn.
Recent Blood Drive Surpasses Donor Goal, Despite Long Waits
The Voice Ensemble tenors and basses sing Sh-Boom by The Chords from the back of the auditorium.
The Monroe-Woodbury High School Music Department held the unique Prism Concert on February 14
Many students at Monroe-Woodbury work at the nearby outdoor outlet mall Woodbury Commons in their retail stores and restaurants.
Employers may take advantage of student workers; what do you need to know to protect your rights?
Six Monroe-Woodbury High School students performed at Carnegie Hall in February.
Students Perform at Carnegie Hall in February
Students looked out from the press box, which allows sports journalists to record the game in real-time.
MetLife Stadium meets Monroe-Woodbury during students’ November field trip
Fall 2022 Pages with Senator Cory Booker on their last day.
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Ten Holiday Gift Ideas for the Last Minute Shopper
Staples High School in Westport, CT uses a drop schedule. This is what their model looks like.
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Five ways to get over your fear of public performance
Five ways to get over your fear of public performance
Mason Hernandez, a senior, appearing stressed as he studies through lunch
OPINION: Preparation can be solution for students to reduce stress
Dr. Crone leads the Drama Club in rehearsing the music for "The Secret Garden", the 2025 spring musical. The Drama Club performs a play in the fall and a musical in the spring, alongside smaller performances such as the Cabaret.
OPINION: Clubs build student character and create school community
Music teacher Mr. Champlin teaches violin to a group of students in the music room.
OPINION: Serious commitment to music lessons benefits students
A mural dedicated to Ms. McGuckin, a retired teacher of Monroe-Woodbury High School, can be seen by the central stairwell on B floor.
OPINION: The Importance of Beautifying the High School
(Photo Credit: AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah) Abdul Carter and Jaxson Dart introduced at their inaugural press conference.
Giants, Jets Receive High Marks for First Round Selections
Nick Emmanwori playing during the University of South Carolina's annual spring game. Attributed to Gamecock Central, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Photo by C.J. Driggers
Standouts at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine
Darius Slayton, a New York Giants wide receiver whose contract will soon expire, holding the football during a game against the Washington Redskins on December 22, 2019. Attribution: AlexanderJonesi, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
My Plan to Save The New York Giants
Madison Fileen leaps from the ground as she takes the record-breaking shot that put her at 1,000 career points. Photographer: William Dimmit
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Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks faces off against Isaac Okoro of the Cleveland Cavaliers during Round 1 Playoffs on Apr. 26, 2023. Photo attributed to Erik Drost via Wikimedia Commons license CC-BY 2.0.
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José Iglesias running the bases after hitting a walk-off home run against the Marlins in March 2024. He released his song "OMG" in June 2024, an instant hit in Latin pop and among Mets fans. Attributed to D. Benjamin Miller, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Yankees and Mets come up just short of expectations despite strong seasons
(G)I-dle during their music video for "Wife".
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Pixar's "Coco" Explores Conflict Between Individuality, Family and Community Tradition
Pixar’s “Coco” Explores Conflict Between Individuality, Family and Community Tradition
Photogallery: Student Artists Showcase Work At Annual Art Show
Photogallery: Student Artists Showcase Work At Annual Art Show
Directors of "All in the Timing"--seniors Jacob Ciriello, Josh Gorlin and Tyler Landusky--talk during a performance after school on April 29.
Students direct drama club production of “All in the Timing”
Porthos, D'Artagnan, Athos, and Aramis, the titular musketeers and main characters in the play, pose with rapiers raised together. From left to right: Daniel Solano as Porthos, Tyler Landusky as D'Artagnan, Jacob Ciriello as Athos, and Kenneth Giacomazza as Aramis.
Actors battle on stage in the Drama Club’s production of “The Three Musketeers”
The poster for the Tony Award winning Broadway production of The Secret Garden. The image depicts an artistic rendition of a fan, including floral imagery, animals, and the faces of characters in the musical, as well as a hand holding the fan and wearing a golden key. Image courtesy of Nick Hern Books.
“The Secret Garden” musical to be performed this spring by the Drama Club
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Video Game Review: Borderlands 2 & 3: One and A Half Sides of The Same Coin
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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice – Game Review
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Video Game Elden Ring Brings Delight to New Players
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Game Review : Hollow Knight – An Unforgiving Yet Beautiful Journey
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Dylan Wright, Social Media Editor

Dylan Wright is currently a senior at Monroe Woodbury High School. This is his second year at The Wire News. Dylan is currently a tenor in Voice Ensemble and a member of Kids Changing the World, and participated in Odyssey of the Mind for 4 years. Dylan also regularly volunteers at the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, where he sorts and packages food. In his free time, Dylan enjoys hiking, spending time with friends, and writing. He listens to any kind of music but his favorite genre is primarily pop. He is very excited to be back in school, and is hoping to have a good final year at The Wire News.

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Chloe Chambers at the F1 Miami Grand Prix at the Hard Rock Stadium on May 6-8, 2022.

Senior Chloe Chambers balances a professional racing career with school

Dylan Wright, Social Media Editor • May 24, 2022

Chloe Chambers is like any other 17 year-old, a senior at Monroe-Woodbury High School. She is also a professional race car driver, Guinness World Record holder, and America’s Got Talent competitor.  In...

Covid-19 testing kits were sent home with every student on February 17.

Monroe-Woodbury Distributed COVID-19 At-Home Testing Kits to staff and students

Dylan Wright, Social Media Editor • February 17, 2022

Throughout January and February, thousands of at-home COVID-19 tests were distributed to Monroe-Woodbury students and staff supplied by the district. On Saturday, Jan. 8, tests were distributed at Pine...

Students paint the windows at the Monroe Free Library in 2021 as part of an annual Halloween event.

National Art Honor Society Students Celebrate the Halloween Season on Community Field Trip

Dylan Wright, Social Media Editor • November 3, 2021

The National Art Honor Society at Monroe-Woodbury High School recently participated in a community outreach trip on Oct. 22 and Oct. 23. The trip has been an annual tradition for many years, with students...

Senior Omer Mosker chosen as 2021-22 Board of Education Student Representative

Senior Omer Mosker chosen as 2021-22 Board of Education Student Representative

Dylan Wright, Social Media Editor • November 1, 2021

New school board student representative Omer Mosker is ready to be the voice of students at Monroe-Woodbury. Mosker, a senior, moved to the school district in 2017. He is a part of the varsity swimming...

Senior Taha Malik presented his research on COVID-19 confinement and changes of adolescents dietary habits.

Science Research Holds First Virtual Symposium

Dylan Wright, Staff Writer • June 10, 2021

The Science Research course in Monroe-Woodbury High School recently held a virtual science symposium on May 20.  While normally held in person, the symposium was done entirely online this year due to...

My Virtual Experience in Odyssey of the Mind

My Virtual Experience in Odyssey of the Mind

Dylan Wright, Staff Writer • May 12, 2021

My team in Odyssey of the Mind, a creative problem solving activity, recently finished 5th in the virtual state competition.  Odyssey of the Mind is a problem solving program where a team of up to...

Essential Prep Program Helps Students Prepare for SAT

Essential Prep Program Helps Students Prepare for SAT

Dylan Wright, Staff Writer • April 14, 2021

A student-led SAT-prep class recently finished its winter 2021 program for the March SAT.  Essential Prep was created to help students study for the SAT and work towards educational equity at Monroe-Woodbury...

This image shows the 2019 spring musical performance of The Addams Family. There are possibilities that this year’s performance of the spring musical will be held virtually or in-person.

High School Will Perform Spring Musical “Working!” This Year

Dylan Wright, Staff Writer • February 25, 2021

Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, Monroe-Woodbury High School will be performing its annual spring musical. This year's musical is "Working." The musical is based on the Studs Terkel book "Working:...

High School Science Teachers Find New Ways to Conduct Labs

High School Science Teachers Find New Ways to Conduct Labs

Dylan Wright, Staff Writer • December 16, 2020

Whether creating a reaction in chemistry or dissecting a pig in biology, many students have science labs throughout the school year. Starting at the beginning of this school year, the way labs are done...

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