US Schools Reading Scores Drop
Erin Bode, News Managing Editor
February 22, 2018
In data released by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the U.S. rank dropped from fifth in 2011 to 13th in 2016 in the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study, (PIRLS,) an exam meant to measure reading ability. PIRLS is described on the NCES website as "an international assessment...
Principal Bensen Addresses Students About Recent School Shooting
Sarah D'Souza and Alex Reynolds
February 16, 2018
Filed under News, News Briefs
Following the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., along with an incident at Clarksburg HS Thursday in which a student was arrested for allegedly bringing a loaded firearm to school, principal Billie-Jean Bensen addressed students over the morning announcements ...
This Site can’t be Reached…….. Or Can it?
Sarah D'Souza, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2018
For years, MCPS has been implementing filters to Chromebooks which limit the websites students can visit in order to minimize distractions and to safeguard students. This year in particular, RHS has experienced an uptick in its use of Chromebooks in order to make technology more accessible in the...
School Adopts, Cleans Up Section of Rock Creek
Grace Goodman, Associate Editor
February 13, 2018
After a hike with her family though the Rock Creek trails behind RHS, English teacher Catherine Byrne was disappointed with the amount of litter in the creek. Coincidentally, her International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) students were looking for a Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS)...
Superintendent’s 2018-19 Operating Budget
Sarah D'Souza, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2018
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Superintendent Jack Smith proposed his operational budget for the MCPS 2019 fiscal school year in the RHS auditorium Dec. 19. Smith proposed a $2.59 billion budget, a $67 million increase from the previous year. The operational budget will go through many stages until it is finalized in July. After...
In Memoriam: David Robbins
Matthew Difonzo, Staff Writer
February 8, 2018
Rockville High School lost one of its most beloved alumni Nov. 30, 2017 when David Robbins ("17) passed away peacefully at his home in Rockville from complications due to cancer. Robbins was first diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare type of bone cancer, during his sophomore year at RHS. It was initially...
MCPS Plans for Inclement Weather Closures
Gabe Reyes, Online Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2018
MCPS built in 182 days into this school year calendar, two more than the 180-day state requirement, allowing for two closings due to inclement weather. So far this school year there have been two school cancellations, and for any future closures, MCPS will have to add an additional instructional day...
Minimum Wage to Increase in 2021
Sarah Natchipolsky, Chief Copy Editor
January 3, 2018
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Starting in 2021, Montgomery County business owners will be required to pay their workers aged 20 and older a $15 minimum wage following a unanimous vote by the Montgomery County Council Nov. 7. The new wages will be phased in over the course of three years. In July 2021, large employers with 51 or...
El Club de la Directiva Hispana (HLC) CelebrA? la Noche Latina
Sarah D'Souza, Editor-in-Chief
December 22, 2017
Filed under Featured Articles, News, Showcase
El club de la directiva Hispana (HLC) celebrA? la Noche Latina el 13 de diciembre en la cafeter a y presenta varios aspectos de la cultura latina como bailes, comida, mA?sica y actividades por un honorario de entrada de $5. "Noche Latina es una noche para todos las culturas hispanas y latinas para ve...
Sherlock Leads Her First Winter Band Concert
Zoe Moser, Sports Managing Editor
December 18, 2017
The RHS Music Department kicked off the first part of the winter concert Dec. 7 in the auditorium with a holiday-spirited theme under the direction of new band and orchestra teacher Nicole Sherlock. Four ensembles performed at the concert: the concert band, concert orchestra, symphonic band and s...
Hispanic Leadership Clubs Host Noche Latina
Sarah D'Souza, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2017
Filed under Featured Articles, News, Showcase
Cheers echoed throughout the cafeteria as performers dressed in colorful attire passionately took the stage, displaying representations of centuries-old festivities with modern twists. Hispanic Leadership Club (HLC) hosted Noche Latina Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. in the RHS cafeteria, featuring va...
Progress Checks Replace RQAs
Esther Frances and William Wheeler
December 14, 2017
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Progress Checks have replaced Required Quarterly Assessments (RQAs) and students will begin taking the county-created assessments toward the end of the second quarter in various courses spread out across numerous content areas. RQAs replaced county formatives and final exams for specific courses for ...
Iris Valentin, Features Managing Editor
January 2, 2019
Utilizing his speech skills developed last year in AP Language and Composition, senior Christian Melgar recited the Gettysburg Address at the Library of Congress in Washington...
Counselors Begin Suicide Prevention Presentations
December 21, 2018
Boy Scouts Change Their Name to Scouts BSA
December 21, 2018