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
Samantha Cutler

Samantha Cutler, News Editor

Senior Sam Cutler is excited to start her fourth year on the Tide as News Editor. Previously, she has worked as assistant opinions editor and news writer. This year, she is excited to cover a variety of news stories impactful to the RM community. In her free time, she enjoys baking, reading and listening to music.

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The Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP), is a state test that is required for high school students to take.

Low literacy rates among MCPS students remains persistent despite minor improvements in test scores

Samantha Cutler and William Liao
September 30, 2024
The University of Maryland is a public university that was founded in 1856. It is a member of the Big Ten Conference.

Greek life should be heavily regulated, not banned

Samantha Cutler, Assistant Opinions Editor
May 16, 2024
Students exit the auditorium following the IB Spanish exam.

Free AP and IB exams; good move by MCPS

Samantha Cutler, Assistant Opinions Editor
September 20, 2023
Almost half of the new budget will be allocated for MCPS.

County council approves final FY 2024 budget

Samantha Cutler, News Writer
June 9, 2023
AP U.S. History is among the exams that RM took digitally this year.

At RM, three AP exams have gone digital

Samantha Cutler, News Writer
May 22, 2023
The newly proposed budget hopes to set aside $3.4 million to cover AP and IB testing fees.

County proposes FY 2024 budget

Samantha Cutler, News Writer
March 23, 2023
According to The Washington Post, the six female members include a Venezuelan immigrant, an adoptee, a first-generation Chinese American and a first-generation Jamaican American. Their specialties span finance, law and public health.

MoCo elects first female majority Council

Samantha Cutler, News Writer
January 11, 2023
Thrive 2050's environmental aspect includes recommendations for "incorporating green infrastructure into... urban areas," according to the official public document of the plan.

County passes Thrive 2050 plan

Samantha Cutler, News Writer
November 27, 2022
Classrooms throughout RM are equipped with shelter and emergency procedures.

MCPS holds gun education assemblies across high schools

Akshya Mahadevan and Samantha Cutler
November 9, 2022
The finalists for student member of the Board of Education (SMOB) are Arvin Kim, left, and Baba Cisse, right, the current SMOB being Hana O'Looney, center.

SMOB finalists are selected

Samantha Cutler, News Writer
March 14, 2022
The American Rescue Plan Act is a $1.9 trillion dollar stimulus bill granting MCPS $252 million to help schools remain safe for its students and staff.

MCPS implements pandemic relief

Samantha Cutler, News Writer
January 17, 2022
Senior Victoria Tong logs in to Facebook on her cellphone.

Facebook papers reveal social media concerns

Samantha Cutler, News Writer
November 29, 2021
Passengers wait for their rides at the Rockville Metrobus shuttle station.

Rockville Metro closes for the semester

Samantha Cutler, Senior News Writer
October 25, 2021
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