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Vice president Chamodi Jayasari gives her speech during the ceremony.

NHS honors new members in induction ceremony

Sana Khan, News Editor October 12, 2018

National Honor Society welcomed new members at the annual induction ceremony on Tuesday, October 3, where friends and families gathered to see them become a part of the legacy. NHS is an elite nationwide...

Condoms are currently being distributed in the Watkins Mill Wellness center.

Condoms now available in WMHS Wellness Center, coming soon to all MCPS schools

Jessica Cruz and Bianca Johnson September 17, 2018

Free condoms are now available at Watkins Mill, Gaithersburg, Northwood and Wheaton high schools. Remaining Montgomery County high schools will follow later this year to attempt to reduce countywide rates...

Students grab their breakfast before heading to first period.

Schedule change shifts breakfast earlier, aims to reduce tardiness

Natalie Helsel and Gisell Maravi September 12, 2018

Free breakfast will now be served to all students who want it in the cafeteria between 7:15 and 7:45am, which is a change from last year's schedule where breakfast was served in first period until 8am. Watkins...

Science teacher Matt Johnson poses with the students at the first Mill Madness event

Johnson leaves Watkins Mill for new role, promises to stay involved

Jessica Cruz, Editor-in-Chief June 14, 2018

Science teacher Matt Johnson is taking on a new set of challenges and opportunities next year because he is leaving Watkins Mill and beginning a new chapter working at central office. Johnson is more...

The students who got straight As all year pose in front of Watkins Mill with chaperones Lauren Squier and Matt Johnson before leaving for the National Zoo

Straight A students rewarded with field trip to National Zoo

Jade Pinkowitz June 14, 2018

Students in grades nine through 11 who received straight As for the first three quarters of the 2017-2018 school year were rewarded with a field trip to the National Zoo on Wednesday, June 13. Approximately...

The class of 2018 rises for the tassel ceremony

Class of 2018 finishes high school with touching graduation ceremony

Nana Osei Tutu, Editor-in-Chief June 11, 2018

Watkins Mill's class of 2018 graduated from DAR Constitution Hall on Friday, June 8 at 10am. The ceremony included speeches from staff members and students, and performances from the chorus, band and orchestra. The...

Magruder, Wootton and Richard Montgomery High Schools, all of which are named after slave owners

Records reveal 3 MCPS high schools named after slave owners

Sarah Elbeshbishi and Kevin Finn May 4, 2018

There are 25 public high schools in Montgomery County. Ten of those schools are named for people. One of those people was black. But three of those people owned slaves. Colonel Zadok Magruder, Thomas...

Assistant principal Steve Orders, who will be leaving at the end of this year to become the Magnet Program Coordinator at Roberto Clemente Middle School

Assistant principal brings order to Clemente Middle School next year

Jessica Cruz June 6, 2018

As the school year comes to an end, many staff members are looking forward to taking a little break from Watkins Mill. However, that is not the case for assistant principal Steven Orders, who will miss...

Rock the Block flyer

WMHS Rocks the Block Saturday in second annual celebration

Vicki Wong June 1, 2018

Rock the Block will start this Saturday, June 2 from 3-6pm at Watkins Mill High School, marking the second year of the event since its launch last year. About 800 people came last year with a full parking...

Prom 2018

Photo gallery: Gatsby prom provides great memories

May 21, 2018

Watkins Mill's annual junior/senior prom was held on Friday, May 18 at Glen Echo Park.  Students enjoyed an evening of dancing in the pavilion, despite the rain.  Seniors Selom Kalin and Megan Dakwa...

All the award winners stand together for a picture

Johnson recognized with BOE Distinguished Service Award

Brennan Guilds May 16, 2018

Science teacher Matthew Johnson received the 21st annual Board of Education Distinguished Service Award on Thursday, May 3 in recognition of his extraordinary accomplishments at Watkins Mill High School. First...

Senior Vijay Vanathayan asks president of everything at Watkins Mill Sarah Elbeshbishi to prom with only 8 days left

Senior Vijay Vanathayan asks president of everything at Watkins Mill Sarah Elbeshbishi to prom with only 8 days left

Vijay Vanathayan May 10, 2018

Hey Saraaaah. How ya doin? I heard you weren’t going to go to prom, and I couldn’t let that happen.  It's your senior year and if anyone deserves to go and have a great time, it's you!  I know...

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