New Year, New Rules: MCPS Changes Grading Policies
Starting next school year, Montgomery County Public Schools will be introducing major changes to how students are graded. These updates
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Graduation
Sincere Senior Fathiha Sheriff Looks to Send Off Β΄24 Grads
With graduation right around the corner, you might be wondering about the student speaker. Blakeβs panel of teachers has chosen
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Senior News
Senior year isnβt easy. From college applications to scholarship searches, 12th graders are some of the most overworked and stressed
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Child Development Students Move on to Kindergarten as the Program Moves into Uncertainty
On Friday, May, 12th the Amphitheater hosted a candy land-themed graduation for the preschool students in the Child Development program.
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Senior Updates
May is rolling along and seniors are getting ready for their multitude of end of year opportunities and events. Prom-
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Graduation Location: UMBC
Last week, the location was officially announced for our 2023 graduation between Blake or UMBC. The decision was released through
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Graduation Location Showdown: UMBC vs Blake
The upcoming 2023 graduation is the third graduation to happen in person after the pandemic. But this year, we have
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Maryland State Board of Education Increases the Health Credit Requirement
Starting with the class of 2025, the health requirement will change from half a credit to one full credit. This
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MCPS Announces Relaxed COVID-19 Restrictions for Graduation, Allows for More Traditional Celebration
MCPS announced yesterday relaxed COVID-19 restrictions on senior graduations, allowing seniors more than two guests and rendering masks optional outdoors.
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Latest on Reopening, Senior Recognition Plans
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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Coronavirus Update: Extended Closures, Changes to College Admissions, New Grading Policies and More
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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