By Morgan Taylor – Editor-In-Chief

Jonathan Law has seen a lot of changes this year, the latest being the addition of the Wellness Wing. 

Law Principal Mr. Thompson wanted to have a safe space for students to improve their mental health and overall well-being. The Wellness Wing serves this exact purpose.

“Everyone is really excited about the Wellness Wing and for students to be engaged in taking a meta moment for their health and well-being so that they can be their best selves and maximize their learning here at Jonathan Law,” Thompson said.

The Wing, located in the guidance hallway, holds two main new additions, one of which is the Zen Zone. 

“The Zen Zone is a space for students who need some time to gather their thoughts or de-stress so that they can then move forward successfully throughout the day,” said Director of School Counseling Mrs. Dunnuck.

The other new addition is called the Wellness Room, located where the Support Center was previously.

“The Wellness Room will be a space for students and adults to engage in activities that promote social-emotional health and well being,” said Dunnuck. “Some activities may include group counseling, presentations, stress-reducing activities such as yoga and mindfulness, and other activities that help our students to be engaged and ready to learn.”

The administration at Law wants to see what the students want out of the Wellness Room, so its uses will be based off of students needs, they are still being worked on and finished.

“We don’t know what will specifically be in each room yet because it is all still a work in progress,” Thompson said.

The main purpose of the Wellness Wing is to give students a place to thrive.

“We decided to create the Wellness Wing in order to respond to students taking a more mindful approach not only to learning but to be in the right place for learning and their well being,” Thompson said.

This corresponds with the district’s approach to student health and wellness.

Other changes in the school to benefit students are also approaching, including a revamping of the senior cafeteria.

“We will also be working on transforming the senior cafeteria over the next year into a more user-friendly space,” said Thompson. “We want to tie it into the Teaching and Learning Commons while also keeping it as a nice senior space.”