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Local auto shop gives generously to Watkins Mill community  with Holiday Wish project.

Local auto shop helps bring gifts to Watkins Mill community

Ryleigh Waters, News Managing Editor December 16, 2020

A local auto shop is partnering with Watkins Mill High School this holiday season to provide gifts to families in need throughout the WMHS community. The gifts are provided through an annual winter program...

Assistant principal Lora Johnson is excited for her new role at the Mill.

Watkins Mill welcomes a new assistant principal

Melody Safo, Arts and Entertainment Managing Editor November 11, 2020

Watkins Mill High School has a new assistant principal—but she's not new to Watkins Mill. Former special education resource teacher Lora Johnson has returned as an assistant principal.   “I am...

The Watkins Mill branch of the National Honor Society  held a virtual induction ceremony on Zoom.

National Honors Society induction ceremony held on Zoom

Melody Safo, Features Editor November 9, 2020

On October 27, 2020, the Watkins Mill branch of the National Honors Society inducted 33 new members through a virtual induction ceremony held on zoom. The ceremony was coordinated by the NHS coordinator...

Montgomery County Public Schools presented this health metrics guideline for returning to in-person instruction at the October 27 Board of Education meeting.

Teachers given 45 day notice of possible return, no solid safety measures in place

Krystin Ipina and Ryleigh Waters October 30, 2020

Montgomery County Public Schools gave the Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) Teachers Union a 45-day notice on September 25 to open up discussions about transitioning back to in-person school...

Free produce is available every Saturday at Montgomery Village Middle School.

Wellness center brings free groceries to the Watkins Mill community

Caleb Vargas and Anna Spalding November 6, 2020

When times get tough, count on the Watkins Mill community to look out for one another. The Watkins Mill Wellness Center is organizing fresh produce distribution every Saturday morning at Montgomery Village...

Four hours on zoom, in addition to clubs and extracurriculars, bodes mixed feelings for students.

Online learning and schedule bodes mixed feelings among students

Vanesa Santos and Jada Kawadza October 23, 2020

Montgomery County Public Schools opened the 2020-2021 school year virtually for the first semester due to Covid-19, causing a large learning curve and new challenges for students and teachers. With...

Due to the ongoing pandemic, colleges around the nation have changed their SAT/ACT requirements for the high school senior class of 2021.

Colleges Change SAT/ACT Requirements due to COVID-19 disparities

Lindsey Harmon, Associate Editor October 28, 2020

Colleges in the U.S. are making standardized test scores optional for the class of 2021. Below is a list of colleges and resources to see if  you should take the SAT or ACT and submit scores in applications...

Science Teacher Laura Davis Vaughan speaking about safe and healthy measures while protesting, at the Orange Nation Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, June 3.

Orange Nation hosts virtual social justice & COVID-19 Town Hall

Grace Edwards, News Managing Editor June 10, 2020

As the George Floyd protests persist and takeover the news and social media, Watkins Mill High School's Orange Nation hosted a Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, June 3 to discuss the murders of George Floyd...

The Watkins Mill Booster Club posted signs around the community celebrating the seniors during quarantine.

Booster club lifts seniors’ spirits with class of 2020 signs

Katelyn Burley, Features Managing Editor April 29, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic made seniors anxious about whether they would actually walk across a stage at graduation,  the Watkins Mill booster club posted signs around the community to appreciate, recognize...

Montgomery County Public Schools will be implementing a pass/fail grading system for the fourth quarter.

MCPS will use pass/incomplete as grading policy for fourth quarter

Jade Pinkowitz, Editor-in-Chief April 24, 2020

Montgomery County Public Schools released a statement on Sunday, April 19 to outline the plans for the fourth quarter with distance learning after Maryland's state Superintendent of Schools announced that...

Governor Larry Hogan closed all Maryland public schools for two weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Governor Larry Hogan closes Maryland public schools after COVID-19 outbreak

Jade Pinkowitz, Editor-in-Chief March 13, 2020

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan called for the shutdown of all Maryland public schools on Thursday, March 12 from Monday, March 16 until at least Friday, March 27, among other sweeping regulations designed...

MCPS has released a new schedule for online classes for the remainder of the third marking period.

WMHS schedule to finish third quarter with distance learning begins Monday

Jade Pinkowitz, Editor-in-Chief April 5, 2020

Watkins Mill High School staff and students will be adjusting to a new online schooling schedule beginning on Monday, April 6. The framework for the schedule is split by "A days" consisting of first...

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