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Two security vehicles were parked in front of RM’s main entrance on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Former student with gun trespasses on RM campus

January 25, 2023
Staff and students attend the community conversation about Friday’s incident in the auditorium on Tuesday, Jan. 17.

[Photo] Following Friday lockdown, investigation and discussions continue

January 17, 2023
Local author Charlene Thomas publishes debut novel Seton Girls

Local author Charlene Thomas publishes debut novel “Seton Girls”

October 6, 2022
Photo of the Day: The Black Maskers fall play is in full swing

Photo of the Day: The Black Maskers fall play is in full swing

September 27, 2022
President Joe Biden took the stage at the end of the event. Against a backdrop of Democratic Party volunteers holding campaign signs, he spoke about his new student debt policy, the IRA, and defeating the “MAGA Republicans” in the coming November midterms. “People need to be aware of right-wing extremists, who are willing to fight for what they want,” Elly Shaw-Belblidia, “Democrat of the Year” and Chair of Maryland Democratic Party, said.

Photo Essay: President Biden rallies support at RM

September 12, 2022
Photo of the Day: Clubs pass down traditions as the year comes to an end

Photo of the Day: Clubs pass down traditions as the year comes to an end

May 25, 2022

SGA hosts annual Blood Drive with Inova Blood

April 24, 2022

Black Maskers put on spring musical: The Sound of Music

April 22, 2022

Art students unveil first showcase in 2 years: “The Lost City”

March 24, 2022

County declares masks optional for student-athletes

March 7, 2022
Senior Samuel Edwards measures a background set piece for The Sound of Music, the Black Maskers spring musical. With just over a month until opening night, all crews, including set construction, are making progress toward their final show. Im having a really fun time building the sets, and Im glad that no one has gotten hurt yet, Edwards said.

Photo of the Day: Sound of Music pre-production takes the stage

March 4, 2022
Senior Aylin Apaydin auditions for the spring musical, The Sound of Music.

“The Sound of Music” dispute leads to drama director’s resignation

February 24, 2022

Valentine’s Day spirit events double as club fundraisers

February 22, 2022
Interim Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight was appointed to the permanent Superintendent position on Tuesday, Feb. 8.

Dr. McKnight becomes first MCPS female superintendent

February 8, 2022
Illuminating crew members onstage, members of the lighting crew check the spotlight and rehearse their cues for the upcoming One Acts show. Due to extracurricular spectator capacity restraints, One Acts will not have a live audience this year, but the cast and crew are still determined to produce the best possible show. My favorite thing about tech week is getting to bond with my amazing cast, junior Diya Britto said. The cool thing about having a student run production is that ... youre working with your friends ... special shout out to cast of Shmurder Shmystery!

Photo of the Day: One Acts production pushes through setbacks

February 2, 2022

Students organize walkout for additional COVID safety measures and transparency

January 27, 2022
Waving her hands in the air, senior Vismaya Paul gathers the members of RMs Dance Club into a circle. They review the choreography for their upcoming performance, and then rehearse it. Paul then begins teaching a new dance, one modeled off of a music video.

Photo of the Day: RMDC preps for performance

January 25, 2022

County begins distributing KN95 masks, at-home test kits in response to rising cases

January 13, 2022

Guess Who’s Caroling

January 11, 2022

RM Community commemorates Mental Health Awareness Week

December 14, 2021

Tide Takes: First Quarter Reflections and Thanksgiving Break

November 30, 2021
School issued Chromebooks were distributed at the start of the school year.

County addresses concerns about student data privacy

November 29, 2021

Tide Takes: Screen Time

November 29, 2021

Black Maskers return to live productions with Blithe Spirit

November 19, 2021
RM hosts activities for mental health awareness week

RM hosts activities for mental health awareness week

November 9, 2021

Students Balance Part-Time Jobs with Academics and Extracurriculars

November 9, 2021
Waving their hands in the air, members of RMs History Club play a trivia game after senior Kevin Tankersley delivered a presentation about the historical references in Billy Joels We Didnt Start the Fire. [It] was very entertaining because every single word is a reference and it was a lot of fun. There was a sing-along; it was great, Tankersley said.

Photo of the Day: RM History Club combines trivia and music

November 9, 2021

Students attend first Homecoming events in two years

October 26, 2021

RM Clubs resume in-person meetings and events

October 12, 2021
Junior Evelyn Shue studies for a test in the Media Center.

MCPS data reveals student math proficiency plummets

October 11, 2021
After a year of online submissions and an inconsistent posting schedule, Marooned editor Hrishita Mareddy lead Marooneds first in-person meeting. The atmosphere of the meeting was lively and comical, as Marooned is RMs satirical newspaper. This is the first meeting weve had in a while. If youre funny, you should definitely join, Mareddy said.

Photo of the Day: ‘Marooned’ kicks off the year in first meeting

October 8, 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

May 24, 2021
The 44th Student Member of the Board (SMOB) is junior Hana O’Looney.

Hana O’Looney elected as next Student Member of the Board

April 29, 2021
As RM students continue their second semester of online school, a new answer to their productivity concerns has emerged -- fake commutes.

The rise of fake commutes

March 13, 2021
The MCPS Board of Education has requested a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit disputing the fairness of its magnet middle school admissions process.

MCPS files to dismiss MS magnet admissions lawsuit

February 20, 2021
Thousands of rioters stormed Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, Jan. 6, to dispute the 2020 election results.

RM reacts to Wednesday’s storming of the Capitol

January 8, 2021
During Phase I of the districtwide boundary analysis, parents attended a boundary analysis panel meeting at Northwest High School.

MCPS boundary analysis report scheduled to release in spring 2021

January 7, 2021
Candidates of the 2019 MCPS SMOB election pose for a group photo.

SMOB Town Hall held online on Nov. 19

December 7, 2020
The Board of Education voted to delay the date of phased-in return from Feb. 1 to March. 15 at its meeting on Tuesday.

Board of Education discusses learning updates at Community Conversation

November 5, 2020
A coyote was shot and killed in Rockville after attacking three people last Thursday afternoon.

Coyote attacks in Rockville

October 12, 2020
On May 12, the Montgomery County Board of Education held a virtual business meeting, voting on various educational and fiscal matters.

Board of Education votes on policies for the 2020-2021 school year

May 18, 2020
The MCPS Virtual Student Town Hall was held on April 22 from 7-8:30 p.m. via Zoom, featuring eight student advocacy groups.

MCPS Virtual Student Town Hall features eight student activism groups

April 27, 2020
The Kirwan Commission is exploring the best ways to utilize the budget to improve education standards.

Kirwan Commission proposal hopes to set higher education standards for Maryland

April 20, 2020
County looks to implement new school safety measures proposal

County looks to implement new school safety measures proposal

February 26, 2020
A corner with the bubble tea shop, Pearl Lady, one of Rockvilles numerous restaurants and attractions.

GoFundMe ranks Rockville as second most generous city

January 6, 2020
A poster in the band hallway warning students on the harms of vaping.

MoCo Council votes to ban vape sales near MCPS schools

November 3, 2019
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