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Welcome to The Sentinel! This is the Deep Run High School student news website, home of original content written by Wildcats for Wildcats. Look for more original stories in our paper issue, published and distributed four times a year at school.
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-Deep Run Sentinel Staff

Students often spend the class playing games while a substitute teacher is present.
Schools need stronger substitute teacher support
Zoya Ahmed, Staff Writer • May 22, 2026

Students can feel frustrated when they see a substitute teacher in their classroom because it takes away time they could spend learning. Substitute...

Multiple nearly identical Dr. Fellowses have been located throughout the school.
Fellowplicity: Sentinel investigation confirms shocking clone conspiracy
Win Van Epp, Editor-in-Chief • January 9, 2026

The following is a transcription of an unfinished story from a Sentinel reporter who went missing Tuesday. Proceed at your own risk.    Ever...

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Tracy Payne on her Instagram page.
Coach and Young Life leader helps students with “Payne”
Nora Livesay, Staff Writer • May 26, 2026

Tracy Payne has a significant influence on our students beyond the academic world as both the Deep Run Young Life leader and girls JV lacrosse...

Teacher supervising commons one
Teachers make One Lunch privilege possible
Alida Mileci, Staff Writer • May 26, 2026

Our school's One Lunch has been a popular topic this year as administration first threatened and then made good on the threat to temporarily...

Jason Liebler has settled into his classroom.
Deep Run’s new teachers wrap up their first year
Brooke Whitaker, Staff Writer • May 22, 2026

Twelve new staff members are wrapping up their first year at Deep Run. Two of these are English teacher Jason Liebler and Biology and AP Environmental...

Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks at a press conference.
Governor aims to lower costs for Va., but rising gas prices impact local students and teachers
Naila Klincevic, Staff Writer • May 26, 2026

Governor Abigail Spanberger has recently signed new laws to enforce lower costs throughout Virginia. Spanberger aims to lower the costs of not...

Deep Run currently uses this style of lockbox to hold students' phones until the end of the block.
Dialing it Back: Deep Run weighs in on new phone rules
Jordyn Reynolds, Staff Writer • May 22, 2026

In April, Governor Spanberger signed SB108 into law, a bill introduced by a Fairfax senator which places stricter “bell-to-bell” limits on...

The 2026 National Speech & Debate press conference announcing the location of the upcoming summer tournament.
Speech & Debate Nationals heads towards Richmond this summer
Alexa Coates, Assistant Editor-in-Chief • May 12, 2026

After several years of planning, the National Speech & Debate Tournament is coming to Richmond this summer across various venues, including...

Decorated chalkboard with a slogan in the restaurant.
Review: Pho Thien Phat 2 is “pho sure” the best spot
Jasmine Chen, Staff Writer • May 21, 2026

  Richmond is packed with specialty cuisine. Diverse selections of indulgence reside within every neighborhood in the region, but...

Photos from inside the Monet Immersive Experience
Monet Immersive Experience is little more than a projector exhibit
Rosie Colvin, Staff Writer • May 21, 2026

A recently opened art exhibit located in Short Pump, Virginia and is expected to end in July 2026. The Monet immersive experience gives people...

Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers appear as Kenna Rowan and Ledger Ward in "Reminders of Him." (Photo Courtesy of Youtube)
Review: “Reminders of Him” explores forgiveness, second chances
Kiana Schnadthorst, Staff Writer • May 19, 2026

Five years, two months, and ten days. That is how long Kenna Rowan had to live with the thought that she might’ve killed her own boyfriend....

Sally Barnett prepares to compete at a meet. (Photo courtesy of Instagram)
Before the Whistle: Athletes prep with pre-game rituals
Kiana Schnadthorst, Staff Writer • May 22, 2026

As games and meets get closer, many athletes rely on pre-game routines to help them prepare both mentally and physically. These routines can include warm-ups, music, or team traditions that help athletes feel ready before...

Many of the players played together before joining Richmond Ivy. (Photo courtesy of RichmondIvy.com)
Richmond Ivy kicks off new season
Viktoria Bachorik, Junior Staff Member • May 21, 2026

The Richmond Ivy is a local pre-professional women’s soccer team that is gearing up for their third season. Although they are primarily composed of collegiate players home for the summer, there are also players who are...

The girls varsity basketball team huddles during a timeout during their game against Hanover High School.
New coaches bring new opportunities for Girls Varsity basketball program
Mischa Parvaiz, Sports Editor • January 23, 2026

 The girls’ varsity basketball team recently introduced two coaches to their program, head coach Tom Brown and assistant coach Paul Gee.     Brown has been coaching for 16 years, and Gee has been coaching for 17...