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New active assailant plan teaches students to avoid, deny or defend

Bianca Johnson and Jessica Cruz November 16, 2018

Students participated in a 52-minute class on Monday, in which they watched a video on how to handle an active assailant situation. Students and teachers then discussed different approaches to various...

OLAS perform at the Latin Dance competition at Strathmore.

OLAS win two awards in annual Latin Dance competition

Nana Osei Tutu, Editor-in-Chief November 21, 2018

Watkins Mill's OLAS competed at the 19th annual MCPS Latin Dance Competition on Monday, November 19. The competition was at the Music Center at Strathmore in Bethesda, with nine MCPS high schools competing...

Homemade dog toys by the Key Club

Key Club makes dog toys to donate to shelters over Thanksgiving

Jade Pinkowitz November 21, 2018

Watkins Mill High School's Key Club is giving back during the holidays by donating homemade dog toys to the local animal shelter. They made and collected about 500 dog toys.  Kids involved in Key Club...

Key Club members applaud building service manager John Ellison at the Key Club appreciation luncheon.

Key Club shows appreciation for building service workers through luncheon

Mariam Bukhari, News Managing Editor November 8, 2018

On October 26, the Key Club at Watkins Mill hand made decorations and held an appreciation luncheon for all members of building services during STEP. At their first meeting, a suggestion mentioned on...

Flyer for the most recent Montgomery Village concert

Watkins Mill students playing in the Montgomery Village Community Band

Aisha Sowe, Associate Editor November 5, 2018

Three Watkins Mill students have the opportunity to perform with the Montgomery Village Community Band. Their most recent concert was on October 28 at the Lake Marion Community Center. The Montgomery...

Message for restricted videos on YouTube

New MCPS policy regulates use of YouTube without parental consent

Vicki Wong, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2018

Starting this school year, consent forms need to be signed by a parent or guardian and returned by October 29 in order for students to access YouTube in the classroom. The changes will go into effect by...

The  current water fountains at Watkins Mill High School

Water bottle filling stations coming soon to replace old fountains

Natalie Helsel, News Managing Editor November 7, 2018

Watkins Mill High School will be having water bottle filling stations put around the school due to many student concerns.   Water bottle stations were supposed to be displayed last school year. “We’re...

Director Jamaly Allen giving actors notes on stage.

Beauty and the Beast opens tomorrow night in O’Shea Theater

Sana Khan March 15, 2018

Watkins Mill High School's O'Shea Players will present Beauty and the Beast as this year’s spring play, opening tomorrow night, and running March 16, 17, 22 and 23 at 7 pm in the O'Shea Theater. Unlike...

Posters are hung up in the hallways to let students know how to register.

Voter registration drive helps students prepare for Election Day

Vicki Wong, Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2018

Voter registration drives by the Montgomery County Regional Student Government Association and MoCo Students for Change are coming to Watkins Mill High School to help students pre-register to vote this...

Clark Atlanta University alumni William Burnette speaks about his experiences attending an HBCU

HBCU alumni host symposium for WMHS students

Nana Osei Tutu, Editor-in-Chief October 8, 2018

On Thursday October 4, juniors and seniors gathered in the auditorium for an HBCU symposium. Alumni from five different colleges and universities answered frequently asked questions and cleared up misconceptions...

Elites posed after visiting the museum.

ELITEs visit African American History museum on field trip

Mariam Bukhari, News Editor September 27, 2018

The ELITE men of Watkins Mill High School took a field trip to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC on September 20 to gain cultivated experience. The acronym...

Freshmen in English teacher Chris Smiths class work on an assignment

Freshmen find high school flexible, full of opportunities

Gisell Maravi, News Managing Editor October 5, 2018

Starting high school is a pivotal point in one's teen years. Although the transition from middle school to high school can be overwhelming, it can also be exciting. After all, these next four years are...

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