The Student News Site of Richard Montgomery High School

The Tide

The Student News Site of Richard Montgomery High School

The Tide

The Student News Site of Richard Montgomery High School

The Tide

Dr. Monique Felder introduces herself to the school district at a press conference held by the Board of Education on Feb. 6.
Dr. Felder works in public education as MCPS superintendent
Gavin Lewis, News Writer • March 18, 2024

Dr. Monique Felder was appointed as interim superintendent of MCPS at the Board of...

Dr. Monique Felder introduces herself to the school district at a press conference held by the Board of Education on Feb. 6.
Dr. Felder works in public education as MCPS superintendent
Gavin Lewis, News Writer • March 18, 2024

Dr. Monique Felder was appointed as interim superintendent of MCPS at the Board of Education meeting on Feb. 6. This occurred after Dr. Monifa B. McKnight announced she was stepping down as superintendent...

GoGuardian allows teachers to monitor students activity and close and open tags to help them stay on task.
MCPS BOE defunds GoGuardian for the 2024-2025 school year
Bella Major, Video Editor • March 11, 2024

MCPS announced the online tool GoGuardian would be phased out starting the 2024-2025 school year due to budget cuts after the Jan. 23 Board of Education Meeting,  Most MCPS students are familiar with...

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As the 2020-2021 school year has entailed fully virtual instruction thus far, changes to the county’s inclement weather policies have been made.
Virtual snow days take away memories
Gabrielle Orringer, Opinions Writer • March 13, 2024

Every student has snow day memories, from sledding to hot chocolate to sleeping in. Snow days are beloved traditions to students, serving as a much-needed break from everyday academic stresses. However,...

Young kids apart of Generation Alpha often consume content targeted towards older teenagers and adults.
Internet culture harms Gen-Alpha development
Aditi Iyer, Opinions Writer • March 6, 2024

With the end of the reign of the notorious Gen-Z, famous for influencers and bizarre slang, its successor has begun to make its mark. This new generation, including those born between 2010 and 2024, ...

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Sophomore Jing Yi Yang teaches senior Dasha Ucko to play the guzheng, a traditional Chinese string instrument.
Culture shines at International Night
Madeline Springer, Senior Features Writer • March 12, 2024

After several years without an International Night, the event has finally made a reappearance at RM. Richard Montgomery held International Night on Feb. 12 this year. It featured...

Students participating in the fashion show present their cultural clothing at African Diaspora Night on Feb. 21.
BSU implements special events for Black History Month
ZeMichael Atanfu and Asher Grossman March 5, 2024

The chilly month of February is known for the Super Bowl, for Valentines Day, and for being the only 28-day long month in our calendar. It is also the time when Black History...

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Kanye Wests new album Vultures 1 receives 168 million streams in the first week.
'Vultures 1' falls flat, offers minimal variation in production
March 15, 2024
Gordon Cormier (Aang), Kiawentiio Tarbell (Katara) and Ian Ousley (Sokka) star as Team Avatar in Netflixs live action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
'Avatar: The Last Airbender' live action lacks magic of original animation
March 7, 2024
Lewis Capaldis newest project, Broken By Desire To be Heavenly Sent (Extended Edition), soared to number one on the U.K. chart upon release.
Capaldi's new album signifies fresh beginnings
February 29, 2024
The live action series premiere of Percy Jackson and the Olympians garnered 13.3 million viewers within the first week.
'Percy Jackson' live action series transports fans to Camp Half-blood
February 22, 2024
Sophomore Callie Gutmann points her hand all geared up in preparation to begin her game.
Softball slides into 2024 season
March 15, 2024
Junior Demarean Frazier walks towards the bench after a stop in play.
Buzzer beat: Rockets fall to Whitman off last-second shot
March 15, 2024
Sophomore guard Katie Diao enters the game for RM.
Boys basketball advances to Final Four, girls’ title hopes dashed in quarterfinals
March 12, 2024
Photo Essay: Boys basketball wins Regional Championship
Photo Essay: Boys basketball wins Regional Championship
March 11, 2024
Freshman Avery DelPonte runs a charity, Dressed to Impress, to combat the lack of access to quality clothing that many women face.
DelPonte's clothing charity keeps women Dressed to Impress
March 14, 2024
The essay component of a college application used to be the most crucial aspect, but is now considered an inaccurate reflection of a students abilities.
Essays no longer numerically rated in college admissions
March 7, 2024
The Israeli-Palestine conflict has sparked numerous teachers to spread their opinions on platforms including X.
MCPS staff spread controversial opinions online
February 29, 2024
As a way to prevent students from skipping class and vaping, a majority of the bathrooms have been locked around the building.
Perspective: Bathroom policy poses additional issues
February 29, 2024
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