The Student News Site of Richard Montgomery High School

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The Student News Site of Richard Montgomery High School

The Tide
The Student News Site of Richard Montgomery High School

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Avani Ambardekar

Avani Ambardekar, Assistant News Editor

Avani Ambardekar has served as Assistant News Editor since junior year and is looking forward to spending another year with the News section. In her free time she enjoys being outdoors, dancing, and spending time with friends and family.

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Roughly a 10 to 15 minute walk from RM, the Rockville Town Center has a convenient location that allows for students to visit the area during lunch and after school.

Rockville city council builds new master plan to update Town Center

Claire Yu, Hannah Lee, and Avani Ambardekar
May 15, 2023
Following Tuesday's Board of Education meeting, masks are no longer required in indoor settings.

Board of Education lifts mask mandate

Avani Ambardekar, Assistant News Editor
March 11, 2022
The snow days following winter break have piqued speculation among students, staff, and parents regarding the closures' relation to MCPS staff and substitute shortages.

[Photo] MCPS schools snowed in

Shelby Roth, News Writer
January 25, 2022
The Board of Education, operating at limited capacity for the pandemic, opened the floor on Monday for student, parent, and staff testimony. These perspectives will guide amendments to the county educational budget.

Students and educators testify at Board of Education budget hearings

Avani Ambardekar, Assistant News Editor
January 18, 2022
Interim Superindendent Monifa McKnight responds to questions from community members at a press conference on Monday. Dr. McKnight urged parents to opt their children in for random screening, in an attempt to gain accurate metrics about the rapidly changing COVID-19 case numbers across the county.

MCPS releases Omicron updates as RM cases climb

Avani Ambardekar and Samantha Wu
December 24, 2021
Scott Joftus was appointed to the Board of Education following a credential screening and interview process.

Scott Joftus appointed to the Board of Education out of eight final candidates

Avani Ambardekar, Assistant News Editor
December 6, 2021
Board of Education meets in person to discuss to current issues.

Board of Education meets with employee union

Avani Ambardekar, Assistant News Editor
October 4, 2021
On May 10, the Food and Drug Administration extended the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to 12 - 15 year olds, adhering to the emergency use authorization process.

FDA authorizes Pfizer vaccine for 12-15 year olds

Avani Ambardekar, Senior News Writer
May 29, 2021
Crowds of student protestors march with posters demanding action during the 2019 D.C. climate change rally.

Board of Education reintroduces proposal of mental health and civic engagement absences

Avery Wang and Avani Ambardekar
May 24, 2021
Maryland is the most recent state to move towards banning single-use plastic bags after a majority vote in the House of Delegates to prohibit retailers from providing plastic bags to consumers on March 11.

Maryland moves toward banning plastic bags

Avani Ambardekar and Sophia Wong
April 19, 2021
MCPS has recently signed a $1.3 million, 14-year contract with Highland Electric Transportation for the gradual electrification of its fleet of 1,400 school buses.

MCPS introduces plan for electric school buses

Hannah Lee and Avani Ambardekar
April 5, 2021
In the past year, misinformation has expanded considerably in accordance with COVID-19 and current events.

Misinformation in the age of COVID-19

Avani Ambardekar, News Writer
March 15, 2021
This year, unique holiday shopping trends were tested as people evaded in-person shopping in order to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Holiday shopping in the age of COVID-19

Avani Ambardekar, News Writer
January 12, 2021
The Montgomery County Council approved $11.8 million in grants toward tourism and arts institutions.

County Council files $11.8M in grants toward tourism and arts organizations

Avani Ambardekar, News Writer
January 3, 2021
For the 2020 U.S. General Election, voters can either vote in person or by mail.

A guide to voting at the polls or by mail

Avani Ambardekar and Charlyn Chu
October 29, 2020
Sewing masks from home is one way to continue volunteering during the coronavirus pandemic.

Volunteering opportunities still abound during the pandemic

Avani Ambardekar
June 4, 2020
In 2019, the number of pedestrian crashes in Montgomery County rose to 496—higher than years past.

Increased pedestrian accidents in MCPS call for road safety reform

Avani Ambardekar, News Writer
March 9, 2020
The first official day of winter break for MCPS students was Dec. 25, while the break ended on Jan. 2.

[Photo] Cancellation / 2 Hour Delay Exam Schedule

The Tide Online Editors
January 20, 2016
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