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Sherwood High School’s 53rd Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival Continues Longstanding Tradition

By Patrick Herron

Sherwood High School’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival is back for its 53rd show—a tradition that has been going strong since 1971, with 2020 being the only year a live performance wasn’t held due to COVID-19 (a virtual show was produced instead). The event began when Sherwood students were inspired by a concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Since then, students audition for the show and spend months rehearsing with staff members to create a production that draws thousands of attendees each year.

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Montgomery County Native Mack Hollins Signs Two-Year Contract with New England Patriots

By MCS Staff
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Mack Hollins, a native of Montgomery County, MD, is continuing his stellar NFL career as he signs a two-year contract worth $8.4 million with the New England Patriots. Hollins, who attended Robert Frost Middle School and Wootton High School, has come a long way since his early days on the gridiron.

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MCPS Honors Top Supporting Services Employees

By MCS Staff

MCPS employs more than 10,000 supporting services staff members who work in more than 450 job classifications supporting operations and instruction. Up to three outstanding support professionals in each of the eight chapters are being recognized and awarded. The eight chapters are: Building Services, Food Services, Media and Technology, Maintenance, Office, Paraeducators, Security and Transportation.

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Kendra Smith, a Dance Teacher at John F. Kennedy High School, Receives $5,000 Grant from Wolf Trap Foundation

By MCS Staff
Courtesy MCPS

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) recently shared that Kendra Smith, a dance teacher at John F. Kennedy High School in Silver Spring, has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts.

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MCPS Systemwide Athletics Director Jeffrey Sullivan Honored with the Dr. Edward Shirley Award for Excellence in Educational Administration and Supervision

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MCPS has announced that Jeffrey Sullivan, systemwide athletics director, is this year’s recipient of the prestigious Dr. Edward Shirley Award for Excellence in Educational Administration and Supervision.

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