Technology Wizz Mr. Hall Exits Blake Hallways
It’s a Monday morning and you just sat down in class. Naturally, you’re tired and not happy that math is
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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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Updated Information Regarding Return to In-Person Education
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
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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All the Good Things: 2020 Wrapped
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
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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How You Can Get SSL Hours Virtually
Now that most places are closed, including school, students are wondering how they will get all their 75 volunteer hours,
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Why MCPS’ New Certificate of Student Engagement is Problematic
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
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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Coronavirus Closure: What You Need to Know
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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What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus
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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Sport Short: Poms Preview
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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Achieving Collegiate Excellence & Success: What ACES means to US
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
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
This year MCPS instituted a new attendance policy to limit excessive absences. If students have five absences, excused or unexcused,
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