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Encouragement in MCPS to bring plant-based food to school menus
By Katie Phung | Oct. 4, 2022, 9 p.m. | In News »
MCPS students tests possible vegan meals for school lunch options created by local Silver Diner executive chef
48 Blazers become National Merit semifinalists
By Kate Gray | Oct. 1, 2022, 10:23 p.m. | In Local »
Almost one third of MCPS semifinalists in the PSAT-based competition were Blair students.
New MCPS regulations for HS sporting events
By Katie Phung | Sept. 24, 2022, 11:30 p.m. | In News »
MCPS implements new restrictions for all high school sporting events after violence following an upcounty football game.
Changes to Blair’s security policy
By Kate Gray | Sept. 24, 2022, 5:48 p.m. | In News »
How the school is implementing restorative justice strategies to combat truancy
American University reaches agreement with striking staff
By Gabe Prevots | Aug. 27, 2022, 2:23 p.m. | In Local »
Week-long strike comes to an end after staff union accepts labor deal
Blair on lockdown, police nearby after reports of a weapon on school property
By Maya Britto | June 16, 2022, 2:32 p.m. | In Local »
At 1:51 p.m., Montgomery Blair High School went into lockdown after a weapon sighting on school grounds was reported.
Gun Violence Walkout 2022
By Trini Széll, Gabe Prevots | June 10, 2022, 11:05 p.m. | In News »
Blazers walk out to demand action in response to ongoing gun violence in schools.
Blazers honor the victims of the Uvalde and Buffalo shootings
By Sophia Zeng | June 2, 2022, 1:07 p.m. | In Local »
The MBHS Latinx Leaders Association organized a vigil for those affected by the mass shootings
MCPS students will not receive “alternative meals” if in debt
By Josey Merolli | May 11, 2022, 2:08 p.m. | In News »
Students who owe lunch money will still receive hot meals
MCPS will stop COVID-19 contact tracing
By Kathereen Yang | April 29, 2022, 12:49 a.m. | In News »
Starting May 2, individuals in close contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19 will no longer be informed
UPDATE: MCPS signs memorandum establishing updated CEO Program
By Gabe Prevots | April 27, 2022, 3:42 p.m. | In News »
Community Engagement Officer Program will reinstate police presence in schools
Montgomery County Council approves $8 million budget increase to fund wellness centers in high schools
By Gabe Prevots | April 21, 2022, 6:55 p.m. | In News »
Decision intended to address mental health concerns and increases in violence within schools
Arvin Kim elected as Student Member of the Board of Education
By Sachin Parikh | April 21, 2022, 1:03 p.m. | In Local »
Kim will succeed Hana O'Looney as the 45th SMOB
Maryland Board of Education changes graduation requirement for health education classes
By Gabe Prevots | April 7, 2022, 4:15 p.m. | In Local »
Beginning with Class of 2025, students must now take a full year of health
Tornado warning issued on March 31
By Sophia Zeng | April 1, 2022, 9:54 p.m. | In Local »
Two tornadoes passed through the DMV area yesterday evening
UPDATE: Maryland Senate passed a new congressional map on March 30
By Sophia Zeng | April 1, 2022, 5:24 p.m. | In Local »
The General Assembly passes alternate map after the former map was taken down for "extreme partisan gerrymandering"
Judge struck down Maryland's congressional map as unconstitutional
By Sophia Zeng | March 28, 2022, 9:46 p.m. | In Local »
The Maryland General Assembly will need to create a new map by March 30
Maryland primary election postponed to July 19
By Sophia Zeng | March 16, 2022, 10:48 p.m. | In News »
Delay caused by redistricting issues
Trucker convoy continues to loop the Capital Beltway
By Kathereen Yang | March 10, 2022, 7:11 p.m. | In Local »
Protestors demand that all COVID-19 mandates be lifted
MCPS Board of Education voted to end mask mandate in schools
By Josey Merolli | March 8, 2022, 5:06 p.m. | In COVID-19 »
The decision was made by unanimous vote
Silver Spring organizations offer support for Ukraine
By Kathereen Yang | March 4, 2022, 11:10 p.m. | In News »
These groups appreciate any monetary, medical supplies and non-perishable food donations
Estallan explosión e incendio en los apartamentos de Friendly Garden en Silver Spring
By Myles Feingold-Black, Tharindi Jayatilake | March 4, 2022, 2:01 p.m. | In En Español »
Ha sido confirmado que una tubería de gas que fue equivocadamente cortado contribuyó al incendio.
Explosion and fire break out in Silver Spring apartments
By Kathereen Yang | March 3, 2022, 8:51 p.m. | In Local »
A cut gas pipe contributed to the fire but the source of ignition remains unknown
Color-coded hall passes to be implemented next week
By Josey Merolli, Kathereen Yang | March 2, 2022, 9:46 p.m. | In News »
The new passes will be color-coded by floor
Blair offers free SAT test for juniors on March 23
By Kathereen Yang | March 2, 2022, 2:14 p.m. | In News »
Students must register by March 4
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