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Published September 13, 2022 at 12:08PM

Several Maryland schools were ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 Best National University list that was released earlier this week. Some of the factors that U.S News uses when compiling the list include graduation and retention rates, faculty resources, “expert opinion”, student excellence, and standardized test results. John Hopkins University (Baltimore) ranked #7, University of Maryland (College Park) #55, University of Maryland Baltimore County #137, and Morgan State University (Baltimore) #317. According to U.S. News, “these rankings and the other school information and data on usnews.com are based on many months of data collection and analysis. The U.S. News Best Colleges rankings expose users to the broad range of four-year degree options available. U.S. News recommends prospective students explore the rankings to create an initial list of schools based on academics, and then use the website’s search tools and data to more closely examine other factors based on their personal priorities and interests.”

Announcing: U.S. News ranks the Best National Universities for 2022-2023. https://t.co/pC308Ska9D #BestColleges

Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg High School Students with Special Needs Celebrate the Official Opening of Their Butterfly Sensory Garden

By Patrick Herron

Published May 14, 2022 at 4:11PM | Updated May 15, 2022 at 10:03AM

The special needs students in the SCB (School Community Based) program have been working hard creating a garden that is a peaceful place for all students and staff to enjoy while connecting to nature. Students play an important role in maintaining the garden. They have been learning critical life skills and job skills while integrating functional reading and math skills into this year-long project.

To learn more about the Monarch Sister Schools program, visit www.MonarchSisterSchools.org

Bethesda

Wheaton High School Reaches Finals in HOT 99.5’s Best High School in the DMV Tournament

By Patrick Herron

Published March 30, 2022 at 9:49PM | Updated April 4, 2022 at 10:27AM

Radio station Hot 99.5 (WIHT FM) is running a tournament to determine “Who is the best high school in the DMV?”

Wheaton High School is currently facing off against Osbourn Park High School (Manassas, VA) in the final round.

Education

Quince Orchard High School Theatre to Perform Disney’s Newsies in April

By Patrick Herron

Published March 19, 2022 at 2:55PM | Updated March 19, 2022 at 3:16PM

Per Quince Orchard High School:

Performances run April 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th

Education

Three Finalists Named for MCPS Teacher of the Year

By Patrick Herron

Published March 16, 2022 at 6:10PM

Per Montgomery County Public Schools:

March 16, 2022

Bethesda

Free Prom Dress Giveaway April 1 at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School

By Patrick Herron

Published March 16, 2022 at 12:44PM

The “Once Upon A Prom” club will be holding a prom dress giveaway on Friday, April 1 at Bethesda Chevy Chase Highschool (4301 East-West Hwy) from 12-6pm.

The club, which is run by BCC High School sophomores Brooke Silver and Anna Antinolfi, is currently in its 12th year. It was started by the second oldest of six sisters, Carly Silver, who then passed the baton to her next oldest sister, Peyton, who, in turn, passed it to her next oldest sister, Madison—-and the continuum has played out through all six sisters.

MoCo Government

Montgomery County “Heads Up, Phones Down” Video Contest Winners Announced

By Patrick Herron

Published March 11, 2022 at 8:05PM | Updated March 14, 2022 at 2:11PM

The winners have been announced of the Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s “Heads Up, Phones Down” high school video contest.

Montgomery County teens were asked to create videos to encourage peers not to allow cell phones to distract them while driving and walking. Prizes included a PS5, an Apple Watch, and Amazon gift cards.

MCPS

CDC No Longer Requiring Masks on Buses Operated by Public/Private Schools; Leaves Decision to School System’s Discretion

By MCS Staff

Published February 26, 2022 at 8:44PM

Effective February 25, 2022, CDC does not require wearing of masks on buses or vans operated by public or private school systems, including early care and education/child care programs.

Effective February 25, 2022, CDC is exercising its enforcement discretion to not require that people wear masks on buses or vans operated by public or private school systems, including early care and education/child care programs. CDC is making this change to align with updated guidance that no longer recommends universal indoor mask wearing in K-12 schools and early education settings in areas with a low or medium COVID-19 Community Level. School systems at their discretion may choose to require that people wear masks on buses or vans.

Bethesda

MCPD Responds to Domestic Incident at Holton Arms School in Bethesda, School Briefly Placed on Lockdown

By Patrick Herron

Published February 15, 2022 at 2:25PM

Montgomery County Police responded to a “domestic related event” this morning around 11am at the Holton Arms School at 7303 River Rd. in Bethesda. The private school was placed on lockdown while the situation was handled by police.

A suspect is now in custody and the school is no longer on lockdown, according to a tweet by MCPD. This is an active and ongoing investigation.

MCPS

MCPS to Allow Student Athletes to Request Religious Exemptions for COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

By Patrick Herron

Published February 12, 2022 at 2:31PM

On Friday, MCPS sent out a community messaging announcing that MCPS in now accepting religious exemptions to their COVID-19 vaccine requirement for student athletes. They cite the decreasing COVID-19 transmission rate as well as the high vaccination rate in Montgomery County as the reason for their decision.

Full message below:

Education

Principal Named + Progress at New Gaithersburg Elementary School

By MCS Staff

Published February 9, 2022 at 12:48PM

Dr. Cavena J. Griffith was appointed as Principal at the upcoming Gaithersburg Elementary School #8. She is currently the principal intern at Whetstone Elementary School.

Construction has continued to progress at the site of the new Gaithersburg elementary school that will be located at Kelley Park.