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National Honors Society starts a food pantry for students and families in need.

National Honor Society Food Pantry

Obehi Eromosele, Editor in Chief October 10, 2023

During the 2022-2023 high school year, Watkins Mill High School’s National Honor Society students arranged a food pantry for their annual project to help those in need. The idea stemmed from the little...

Montgomery County Public Schools implement a new student attendance policy.

New attendance policy unenrolls chronically absent students; WMHS works to help bring them back

Adwoa Obeng, Associate Editor October 5, 2023

To combat high rates of chronic absenteeism, Montgomery County Public Schools has established a new attendance policy. Students who miss ten consecutive days will be withdrawn from their respective...

Watkins Mill varsity football faces Clarksburg at the Homecoming game.

Photo Feature: Watkins Mill vs Clarksburg

Huswat Olajide and Abijah Hines October 2, 2023

The Watkins Mill's varsity football team played their hearts out on September 28 at the homecoming game against Clarksburg. The 'Rines started with the ball and dominated the game, but ultimately fell...

Wolverine Wednesdays went through an overhaul this year after student and staff feedback from last year.

Wolverine Wednesday

Nicole Han, News Managing Editor September 27, 2023

Wolverine Wednesday was introduced a year ago at Watkins Mill High School, where students were given an extra period for help. This year WW changed, we have an extended third period instead of an extra...

Homecoming decorations done by grade levels for the competition of best decorated halls.

Homecoming week preview

Huswat Olajide, Editor-In-Chief September 26, 2023

Watkins Mill High School’s annual homecoming will be held on Saturday, September 30 from 7 to 10 pm in the main gym. Tickets are sold for $20 online through the School Cash Online portal and in the mixing...

MCPS implements free breakfast and lunch at WMHS, no more hungry kids.

Being fed in school is a right not a privilege continued

Abijah Hines, Associate Editor September 15, 2023

Being fed in school is a right, not a privilege. This is the standard that The Current has been advocating for. Following my first article, I can proudly say that we are starting to achieve this. Thanks...

Students and families are welcomed in the mixing bowl with a variety of clubs and organizations.

Photo Feature: Back to school night

Huswat Olajide and Abijah Hines September 11, 2023

Watkins Mill High School welcomed students and their families for a fantastic night at the open house on Thursday, September 7. The free family cookout was held in the cafeteria from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.,...

The Current welcomes the new staff who are excited to join our community.

Watkins Mill welcomes new staff

Obehi Eromosele, Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2023

As the new school year comes into play, Watkins Mill High School welcomes new staff members to ensure the school's goal of serving its students for the 2023-2024 school year. There are additions in...

Students and families enjoy events prepared during Rock the Block.

Photo Feature: Rock the Block

Huswat Olajide, News Managing Editor June 5, 2023

Watkins Mill High School welcomed students and families for an afternoon of fun at Rock the Block this Saturday, June 3. It started strong with many volunteers who came earlier to set up and help with...

Rock the Block is back after its long hiatus, so grab a friend and come have fun.

Rock the Block returns this Saturday for the first time since 2019

Abijah Hines, Staff Writer May 31, 2023

After a three-year gap due to the pandemic, Rock the Block finally resurfaces, making its long-awaited return this Saturday, June 3 from 3 pm to 6 pm in the Watkins Mill High School parking lot. Initially...

Seniors pose with friends and water guns during the senior barbecue with friends.

Photo Feature: Class of 2023 celebrates last day with barbecue in parking lot

Watkins Mill High School seniors hosted a barbecue on their last day of school on Friday, May 26, 2023. Not officially required to attend class, the Class of 2023 seniors spent time with each other...

Photo Feature: Senior vs. staff basketball game

Emily Ferrufino, Sports Managing Editor May 24, 2023

Watkins Mill seniors and teachers faced each other in a competitive students vs staff game on Tuesday, May 23 in the gymnasium. The staff started off strong from the tip-off and the seniors put up a...

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