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MCPS requires vaccination for all staff and winter and spring athletes
By Kathereen Yang | Oct. 11, 2021, 10:12 p.m. | In COVID-19 »
MCPS staff and winter and spring student athletes must submit verification of full vaccination in the upcoming weeks
51 Blazers announced as National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists
By Isabelle Yang | Oct. 11, 2021, 2:25 p.m. | In News »
Blair holds the largest number of semi-finalists in Montgomery County.
Off-duty police officer kills two in Takoma Park
By Andrew Gelman | April 10, 2021, 1:21 a.m. | In Local »
Suspect has been arrested and charged with murder
NASA’s Perseverance rover is a testament to the perseverance of scientists
By Katalina Li | March 27, 2021, 6:23 p.m. | In Technology »
Following the rover’s landing last month, the astrobiological project continues on its way as planned
Blair varsity football scrimmage cancelled after a positive COVID-19 test
By Lucie Peyrebrune | March 24, 2021, 8:20 p.m. | In Local »
The test result is just one of many released by MCPS over the past weeks
MCPS set to return to in-person learning March 1
By Rajit Mukhopadhyay, Lucie Peyrebrune | Feb. 9, 2021, 5:57 p.m. | In Local »
The Board of Education voted unanimously on Feb. 9 to start the phase-in to return to schools
Q&A with Superintendent of Schools Jack Smith
By Luke Sanelli, Anika Seth with Marijke Friedman, Leila Faraday | Feb. 3, 2021, 7:22 p.m. | In Local »
On Feb. 3, Silver Chips Print and Silver Chips Online spoke with outgoing MCPS superintendent Jack Smith about his impact as an educator, ongoing COVID-19 recovery plans, and what's next for the school district. Read the full Q&A here.
The race behind the COVID-19 vaccine
By Medhanit Desta | Jan. 27, 2021, 7:01 p.m. | In News »
As a new deadly strain of the coronavirus breaks out, the U.S. rushes to distribute the vaccine in time
Insurrection at the Capitol
By Luke Sanelli | Jan. 19, 2021, 12:28 p.m. | In News »
Blazers react to the insurrection that took place at the Capitol
MCPS parent survey responses
By Isabel Corvington | Jan. 13, 2021, 1:22 p.m. | In Local »
The MCPS parent survey indicates that most students will remain in virtual learning in the second semester
MCPS releases new boundary study online tool
By Rina Haimson | Nov. 20, 2020, 2:55 p.m. | In Local »
MCPS moves closer to the completion of its boundary study
MCPS enrollment rates down after a quarter of 2020-2021 school year
By Luke Sanelli | Nov. 10, 2020, 4:23 p.m. | In Local »
In MCPS, more students are choosing to withdraw from its schools
Everything you need to know about iOS 14
By Tharindi Jayatilake | Oct. 25, 2020, 11:17 a.m. | In Technology »
With the new Apple update comes customization and more freedom for an iPhone layout
Video: The Good, The Bad, and The Home Defense Drone - Summer Tech Roundup
By Sujay Swain | Oct. 9, 2020, 9:44 a.m. | In Technology »
July, August, and September saw a blitz of new tech releases from major brands, and Sujay is here to break it all down.
What we know about the TikTok and WeChat ban
By Yuri Kim | Oct. 8, 2020, 9:24 a.m. | In National »
While the government debates Chinese surveillance activity on the platforms, Chinese-Americans wonder what the ban will mean for their communication
MCPS slowly resumes SAT and ACT administration
By Shruti Chauhan | Oct. 7, 2020, 2:54 p.m. | In News »
Test centers implement extra protocols to adhere to social distancing guidelines
Montgomery County terminates contract with COVID-19 testing lab
By Rina Haimson | Sept. 21, 2020, 8:56 a.m. | In Local »
The county stopped working with COVID-19 testing lab Advagenix due to questions of reliability
MCPS to hold first semester entirely online
By Rajit Mukhopadhyay, Lucie Peyrebrune | July 21, 2020, 11:45 p.m. | In News »
Students will be in schools in February 2021 at the earliest
MCPS publishes draft of reopening plans for the fall
By Myles Feingold-Black | July 15, 2020, 7:57 p.m. | In News »
Blazers support a mix of virtual and in-person learning for Blair's reopening.
Number of COVID-19 cases rise nationally over Fourth of July weekend
By Katalina Li | July 9, 2020, 3:38 p.m. | In Local »
Montgomery County residents stay home while celebrating and minimal increase in new cases within county
MCPS students raise sexual assault allegations on social media
By Rajit Mukhopadhyay, Lucie Peyrebrune | June 26, 2020, 6:10 p.m. | In News »
Students from several schools in MCPS recently posted sexual harassment and assault allegations on social media
Blair cap and gown distribution held from May 26 to May 29
By Jasmine Ali | June 3, 2020, 11:34 a.m. | In Local »
How seniors collected their caps and gowns and returned materials that belong to the school
Online security is in question after Zoom incident
By Sophia Lucarelli | May 8, 2020, 7:15 p.m. | In News »
Einstein student displayed a gun during an online class session
Montgomery County opens first drive-thru COVID-19 testing site
By Joy Xu | April 28, 2020, 1:40 p.m. | In Local »
White Oak and other testing sites to test 100 patients a day
Smobcast: An exclusive interview with the two candidates for the upcoming Student Member of the Board election
By Rajit Mukhopadhyay | April 27, 2020, 11:47 a.m. | In News »
The two candidates for this year's election are Richard Montgomery junior Nick Asante and Magruder junior Vicky Kidder.
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