At Webb, the biggest test of endurance sometimes is not in the classroom—it is the trek to find a bathroom or a decent water station. Whether it is a long walk from Chandler to Stockdale or settling for questionable-tasting water, students have felt the struggle. 

Recognizing the issue, Webb is working on a solution. Reco Sanders, Director of Campus Operations, acknowledged the ongoing concerns about the lack of proximity of water stations and restrooms.  

“We’re getting a bid from a company called United Site Services that offers nicer standalone restrooms as a temporary solution,” Mr. Sanders said.  

These new restrooms would help address the bathroom shortage, providing a more comfortable and efficient alternative until a permanent solution is implemented. 

For hydration, Webb is also considering ideas to help implement more drinking water access.  

He mentioned the priority is fixing the Chandler field water stations as they are broken to ensure they are easily accessible to students. 

“We’re planning to install five-gallon water dispensers in key areas, so students don’t have to make long treks just to stay hydrated.” Mr. Sanders said. 

These efforts to improve facilities come as no surprise to students. A recent student survey of 78 students revealed some telling statistics about student needs. A significant 83% of respondents said they wanted more water stations, and 74% admitted that the journey to get water often discouraged them from drinking. Additionally, 70% of those surveyed expressed a desire for more bathrooms around campus. 

For students like Jayden Aleman (‘26), these changes cannot come soon enough. 

“Sometimes I have to reroute my path just to fill up my water bottle at the dining hall because that’s the only water I actually like,” Jayden said.  

As for the bathrooms, Jayden added that she goes to admissions if they are not busy or in a meeting. 

“Using the Chandler classroom restrooms can be uncomfortable because everybody can hear you using the restroom—it’s awkward,” Jayden said.  

Maddie Leiva (‘27) echoed similar frustrations, especially regarding math classes in Chandler. 

“Earlier this year, while on crutches, I found the long walks especially difficult,” Maddie said. “I eventually just waited to use the restroom because I knew it would take too long to get back.”  

For Maddie, the distance to available bathrooms during class made an already challenging situation even worse. When students have to leave class just to find water or a comfortable bathroom, valuable learning time is lost.  

“I think it takes me about ten minutes to use the restroom sometime and it kind of sucks because I usually have to ask for instructions to be repeated” Maddie said. 

The poor placement of usable facilities is not just a minor inconvenience—it actively affects students’ academic experiences.  

While opinions vary on the necessity of more bathrooms, Maddie agreed that additional water stations would be a welcome improvement.  

“If I don’t fill up in the dining hall, I either won’t have water or just wait until lunch or a break,” Maddie said. 

As Webb moves forward with these upgrades, students will soon see if the changes make a real impact. With implementation expected before the semester’s end, the hope is that these additions will bring greater convenience to daily life on campus. The survey results, paired with student testimonials, show a clear demand for these improvements, and the school is moving quickly to make them a reality.