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Updated Information Regarding Return to In-Person Education

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 Olivia Gyapong back to school, Board of education, COVID-19, MCPS, Teachers Union

Questions abound and school leadership is scrambling after the Board of Education updated guidance for the March 15 return to

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Latest on Reopening, Senior Recognition Plans

January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 Olivia Gyapong Board of education, COVID-19, Graduation, MCPS, Prom, Reopening

MCPS and Blake recently released updates to their plans for reopening schools and hosting senior recognition events respectively. Here’s the

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Life Opinion 

All the Good Things: 2020 Wrapped

December 17, 2020January 7, 2021 Kat Comer 2020, 2020 Election, Apple, COVID- 19, MCPS, NBA, TikTok

We all know 2020 has seen plenty of unfortunate events. Media and news outlets have been flooded with election, COVID-19,

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MCPS, Blake Plan for Reopening; Community Split on Decision to Send Students Back

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 Lauren Ambe MCPS, myMCPS Classroom, Olivia Gyapong, Phase 1

Like the rest of the county, the Blake community seems to be split 50/50 as to whether they should accept

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Life 

How You Can Get SSL Hours Virtually

November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 Chibogwu Onyeabo MCPS, SSL, Volunteer

Now that most places are closed, including school, students are wondering how they will get all their 75 volunteer hours,

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Opinion 

Why MCPS’ New Certificate of Student Engagement is Problematic

September 20, 2020September 20, 2020 Olivia Gyapong Health, MCPS

Five academic clubs, one honor society, two service organizations outside of school, and a dance team. That was my extracurricular

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Coronavirus Update: Extended Closures, Changes to College Admissions, New Grading Policies and More

April 19, 2020May 1, 2020 Olivia Gyapong College Admission, Coronavirus, Grading, Graduation, MCPS, Olivia Gyapong, seniors, SSL

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to plague our country, several decisions have been handed down at both the state and

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News 

Coronavirus Closure: What You Need to Know

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 Olivia Gyapong Coronavirus, MCPS, Olivia Gyapong

Governor Larry Hogan and State Superintendent Karen Salmon announced March 12 all Maryland public schools would be closed March 16-27

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News 

What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus

February 13, 2020February 24, 2020 Liam Gersten CDC, China, Coronavirus, Liam Gersten, MCPS, Olivia Gyapong, Wuhan

With mounting concern, numerous state cover-ups, and ever-growing fear at home and abroad, here’s your update on the world’s newest

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Sports 

Sport Short: Poms Preview

January 17, 2020May 28, 2020 Former Staff Member MCPS, poms, Sports, sports short, vickie tu

Poms is leaping back on the dance floor for their 2019-2020 season. The poms squad opened their competition season at

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Life 

Achieving Collegiate Excellence & Success: What ACES means to US

January 14, 2020May 28, 2020 Former Staff Member ACES, coaches, experience, Life, Maame Darkwah, MCPS

The first time I heard about the Achieving Collegiate Excellence & Success (ACES) program was November of my sophomore year.

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Uproar Over Divisive Boundary Study Calmed, Outcomes Outlined

December 20, 2019February 24, 2020 Olivia Gyapong Boundary Study, MCPS, Olivia Gyapong

MCPS Board of Education officials are addressing confusion and backlash regarding the 2019-2020 boundary analysis as well as clarifying the

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MCPS Inaugurates New Attendance Policy

December 8, 2019February 24, 2020 Reese Schenkel Attendance Policy, MCPS, Reese Schenkel

This year MCPS instituted a new attendance policy to limit excessive absences. If students have five absences, excused or unexcused,

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MCPS Board of Education determines future of spring break after much debate

January 22, 2019February 24, 2020 Liam Gersten Longer spring break, MCPS, Spring Break

To accommodate for tight scheduling in the school year, the MCPS Board of Education decided on spring break scenario one,

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Knives, Wills and Family Drama meet in The Inheritance Games

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Updated Information Regarding Return to In-Person Education
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Updated Information Regarding Return to In-Person Education

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 Olivia Gyapong
Investing 101 for Teenagers
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Investing 101 for Teenagers

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 Minaal Siddique
Washington Nationals 2021 Free Agency Review & Season Predictions
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Washington Nationals 2021 Free Agency Review & Season Predictions

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 Kat Comer
Eight COVID-Safe, In-Person Valentine’s Day Date Ideas
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Eight COVID-Safe, In-Person Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 Olivia Gyapong

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The Bengal Angle Season 2, Ep. 2: Staying Safe During the Holidays

November 21, 2020November 21, 2020 Alanna Stewart

Today on the Bengal Angle we talk about ways to celebrate holidays while still staying safe and following COVID guidelines.

The Bengal Angle Season 2, Ep. 1: Navigating Virtual Learning
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