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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
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
The Year 2020 - A SCO Recap
By Gus Vanskike Emma Weinstein | Dec. 30, 2020, 7 a.m. | In News »
It's been quite a year, filled with tragedy but also absurdity. Remember World War III? Or Tiger King? Or when Kim Jong Un "died" and everyone thought his sister might take over? Or X Æ A-12? Join Emma and August as they look back at the shortest longest year we've ever had.
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.
How schools provide to students during the coronavirus closure
By Mercedes Pierce | April 20, 2020, 1:46 p.m. | In News »
MCPS continues to provide support and education to the community through the COVID-19 pandemic
Northwestern HS counselor and basketball coach has died from the coronavirus
By Billy Scott | March 29, 2020, 3:20 p.m. | In News »
Northwestern HS counselor and basketball coach has died from the coronavirus
COVID-19 pushes AP testing online
By Shruti Chauhan | March 20, 2020, 6:43 p.m. | In News »
The College Board decided to administer online exams amid school closures
COVID-19 forces school work to come to a halt
By Joy Xu | March 18, 2020, 6:32 p.m. | In News »
With the recent school closing, all educational instruction has stopped
COVID-19 closure potentially disrupts end-of-year schedule
By Shifra Dayak | March 15, 2020, 5:16 p.m. | In News »
The future of senior activities is unknown right now
Schools remain closed until Apr. 24 as positive coronavirus cases increase in Maryland
By Sam Kulp Emmy Song | March 5, 2020, 9:15 p.m. | In News »
All Maryland public schools will be closed from Mar. 16 to Apr. 24
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