New County Police, Fire Chiefs Take the Helm
As historic public safety leaders take the helm in the county, a joint swearing-in ceremony was held Tuesday at Wheaton High School. Fire Chief Corey Smedley is the county’s first… Read More
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Joan Jett Loves Rock ‘n’ Roll…and the Orioles
Former Rockville resident and Wheaton High School alum Joan Jett is having a busy weekend back in her old stomping grounds. The singer, known for her hits “I Love Rock… Read More
MCPS Graduation Speakers Announced
More than 11,000 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students will receive high school diplomas in commencement ceremonies beginning next week. The high school commencement season begins Wednesday, May 29, and… Read More
2 County Rocketry Teams Soar to Finals
Two Montgomery County student teams will compete in the national finals of the American Rocketry Challenge. Students from Wheaton High School and Explorer Post 1010 in Rockville will compete May… Read More
You Gotta Have Hart: Silver Spring Native Helps Knicks Advance in NBA Playoffs
Josh Hart, a 6-foot-4 guard on the New York Knicks and native of Silver Spring, helped the team eliminate the Philadelphia 76ers Thursday night and advance to the NBA’s Eastern… Read More
MCPS to Host STEAM Festival for Students
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will host its fifth annual STEAM festival on Saturday, Oct. 21. The event will be held from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Wheaton and… Read More
MCPS Announces Commencement Schedules and Guest Speakers
Nearly 12,000 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students will receive high school diplomas in commencement ceremonies beginning next week. The high school commencement season begins Wednesday, May 31, and will… Read More
Winners from Wheaton: High School Students Showcase First Place Electric Vehicle
Students from the Society of Women Engineers at Wheaton High School showed off their award-winning electric racecar at GreenFest in the City on Sunday, April 23. Co-President Christina Eayrs explained… Read More
Wheaton Wrestling Saga Continues: Principal Plans to File 2nd Appeal
Wheaton High School’s wrestling season was suspended after it was revealed they were using an ineligible athlete on the team. Following this discovery, the Parents’ Coalition of Montgomery County, Maryland… Read More
Wheaton High Wrestling Season Cut Short Due to Use of Ineligible Athlete
Wheaton High School’s wrestling season ended prematurely on Jan. 27 following the discovery of an illegible student-athlete on the team, per an email from the school’s principal, Josh Munsey. An… Read More
14 MCPS Students Awarded Full-Tuition College Scholarships
Fourteen Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students are recipients of full-tuition, four-year college scholarships from the QuestBridge National College Match program. The program connects low-income, high-achieving students with more than… Read More
33 County Students Earn $2,500 National Merit Scholarships
33 Montgomery County seniors have earned National Merit Scholarships in the second round of awards from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). Awardees were selected from more than 16,000 students… Read More