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A screenshot of the MyMCPS portal for assignments and grades

MyMCPS replaces Edline, Google Classroom as online grading tool

Soreya Djemene October 10, 2017

Montgomery County Public Schools removed Edline as a method for looking at grades and replaced it with the new MyMCPS portal, which functions as combination of the old Edline and Google Classroom systems. Edline...

Mill Madness makes memories, starts season with spirit

Cameron Moore September 20, 2017

The Mill Madness pep rally that occurred Tuesday, September 12, had a successful turnout for the introduction of fall sports. Hundreds of students came out to show school spirit. The event was a great...

Traffic light signs are at the front of the room

Cell phone traffic light signs designed to stop inappropriate classroom cell phone use

Vicki Wong September 22, 2017

Traffic light signs are in every classroom this year to show when teachers will allow cell phone use in class. The signs will clarify expectations and add consistency to cell phone usage. The traffic...

President Donald Trump tweeted that Congress has six months to find a solution to the repeal of DACA

Repeal of DACA creates problems, stress for childhood immigrants

Sarah Elbeshbishi October 2, 2017

In early September, President Donald Trump announced the repealing of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, a program that protects people that were brought to the United States illegally as children. While...

Flyer for the next Global Nexus event, the Student and Alumni Colloquium on November 7.

Montgomery College’s Global Nexus Initiative promotes cultural understanding

Fiona Franke, News Managing Editor November 3, 2017

Montgomery College's Global Nexus is a program that looks to increase knowledge and understanding of different cultures. It was established to help the students, faculty and community learn about and...

New door to the main office from the main school entrance.

Security upgrades keep school, students safe after county review

Sarah Elbeshbishi September 14, 2017

Montgomery County Public Schools' Department of Facilities Management altered 22 out of 25 high schools, including altering doors and improving blind spots by relocating or adding new cameras after a security...

Mill Madness combines spirit, Orange Nation dance party tonight

Mill Madness combines spirit, Orange Nation dance party tonight

Jessica Cruz and Je'Nan Hayes September 12, 2017

We've got spirit, yes we do!  We've got spirit, how 'bout YOU?   Help boost school spirit and start your school year off with a bang by coming out to Mill Madness tonight at 6:30pm. “I would...

Class of 2017 concludes high school career with emotional graduation ceremony

Sarah Elbeshbishi June 13, 2017

Yesterday, June 12 the Watkins Mill High School class of 2017 graduated from DAR constitutional hall at 10am, which included speeches from staff and students and performances from Watkins Mill band, orchestra,...

Preschoolers wearing their graduation caps during their ceremony.

Child Development celebrates preschoolers success with graduation

Lucas Richards and Jessica Cruz June 5, 2017

12 preschoolers graduated at the preschool graduation on May 18. The ceremony marks the passage of a developmental period for the preschoolers as they head off to kindergarten. the preschoolers spent...

Mr. Watkins Mill competition is a huge success, contestants show audience humorous evening

Mr. Watkins Mill competition is a huge success, contestants show audience humorous evening

Cameron Moore, Bridget Mundy, and Je'Nan Hayes May 26, 2017

Mr. Watkins Mill occurred Friday, May 19th, where the nine seniors showcased their talent and creativity. The night ended with Senior Kush Kharod being crowned the overall winner of the 29th annual competition....

29th annual Mr. Watkins Mill set to go tonight, contestants look to wow the crowd

Cameron Moore, Bridget Mundy, and JeNan Hayes May 19, 2017

The 29th annual Mr. Watkins Mill is tonight, May 19th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the auditorium. Tickets were sold for $3 at lunch in the mixing bowl and will be sold for $5 at the door. This year's event...

Ceramics II projects on display

Artwork from WMHS students is put out on display, shows off hard work and artistic talent

Anna Liu May 17, 2017

Artwork from Watkins Mill High School students were on display at the art show on Thursday, May 11 in the media center for students to show off their skills and hard work. The art show is an event where...

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