Masks Might Be Coming Back
The latest Covid-19 surge has prompted Montgomery County officials to start thinking about reinforcing mask policies. County Executive Marc Elrich
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COVID-19
Maryland Schools Mask Mandate
The Maryland State Board of Education voted this Tuesday to end the mask mandate in Maryland Public Schools by next
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The Pawcast Episode 4: A Discussion of COVID Safety at Blake
Back again with another edition of the Pawcast, co-hosts Mandy Sanidad (he/they) and Lauren Ambe (they/she) talk with guest speakers
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Gov. Hogan encourages MDBE to repeal school Mask Mandate
Earlier today, Governor Larry Hogan asked the Maryland State Board of Education (MDBE) to rescind its school mask policy. After
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Stats & Stripes 2/7
2 – number of weeks until the next three-day weekend. This week and next week will be five-day weeks, with
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Substitute Teacher Update
On Jan. 19th MCPS sent out a press release updating teachers and MCPS staff on wages. Due to COVID, many
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COVID Protocols
The Covid-19 virus has taken the world by storm, closing down services such as restaurants and theaters, filling people with
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Live, Laugh, Love <3 MCPS Currently
I love it at school right now. Nothing like walking into the hallways and breathing in a thick scent of
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The Reality of Working in the Food Industry
Since the pandemic started, you would think more people have decided to become more compassionate to “essential workers;” This is
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MCPS Update: 16 Schools have Entered Virtual Learning
On Jan. 18, MCPS sent out a community message informing MCPS students and families that 16 schools will be entering
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MCPS Wide Walk Out to Protest COVID-19 Response on Friday
Blake is coordinating a series of county-wide protests with other MCPS schools in favor of stricter COVID-19 guidelines. Those who
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Masking the Pandemic in Schools
After suffering a long and boring time stuck at home, things are finally starting to open up again. However, now
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Montgomery County Moves Again on Masks
Montgomery County’s mask mandate inside public buildings will continue until Jan. 31 at the earliest, due to a vote taken
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Stats and Stripes 1/14
11 schools in MCPS shifted to virtual learning Although 126 schools of Montgomery County have passed the 5% threshold, that
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Removing COVID-19 Guidelines When We Need them Most: What Is Holding MCPS Accountable?
A mere 2 weeks ago, students across MCPS were told that after they reached a 5% positive COVID-18 rate, their
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