The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

The Black and White

The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

The Black and White

The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

The Black and White

After manufacturing and testing the pilot mobile application, MCPS discovered vulnerabilities within the system.

MCPS cancels bus tracking pilot app

By Ella Kotelanski April 22, 2024

On April 15, MCPS canceled the release of the bus tracking app Edulog due to concerns regarding student privacy. MCPS began development of the app at the beginning of the second semester. However, after...

The event showcased the cultures of over 30 countries including Brazil, India and France through live performances, food, poster boards, art and traditional attire.

Whitman hosts first International Night since COVID-19 pandemic

By Emme Rich April 21, 2024

On April 17, the World Language Cafe hosted an International Night in the commons. The event showcased the cultures of over 30 countries including Brazil, India and France through live performances, food,...

Suvarna’s one-year term will begin on July 1, replacing Richard Montgomery High School Senior Sami Saeed, the 2023-2024 MCPS SMOB.

Clarksburg High School junior Praneel Suvarna wins 2024-2025 SMOB election

By Phoebe Gordon April 17, 2024

On April 17, approximately 60,000 MCPS middle and high school students voted Clarksburg High School junior Praneel Suvarna as the 2024-2025 MCPS Student Member of the Board (SMOB). Suvarna received 53%...

On Mondays and Thursdays, Art, Career/Technology Education, English and Science teachers may give assessments while on Tuesdays and Fridays, Math, P.E., Health, Social Studies and World Language teachers may give assessments.

Whitman administrators announce new quarter 4 testing schedule

By Rishith Alimchandani April 16, 2024

On April 11, Whitman administrators announced a new testing schedule that will be implemented at the beginning of quarter four. The schedule designates each day of the week to a different department,...

Operating under the core principles of identity, diversity, justice and action, LASJ aims to foster student leadership and advocacy.

Whitman hosts first LASJ Social Justice Fair on April 13

By Lydia Orgen April 15, 2024

On April 13, Whitman hosted its first Leadership Academy of Social Justice (LASJ) Social Justice Fair in the commons. Open to MCPS middle and high school students, the fair showcased people and organizations...

The summit aimed to educate participants about the link between social media and mental health by discussing topics related to healthy relationships, social media usage, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, healthy eating and body image.

Northwood hosts second annual MCPS Girls summit

By Olivia Hansel April 8, 2024

On March 9, Northwood High School hosted over 1,000 girls at the second annual MCPS Girls’ Summit. The summit focused on discussing health care, self-care and dating violence, and it included a panel...

On Mondays and Thursdays, Art, Career/Technology Education, English and Science teachers may give assessments while on Tuesdays and Fridays, Math, P.E., Health, Social Studies and World Language teachers may give assessments.

Proposed bill will guarantee top 10% of Maryland students to 12 Maryland universities

By Sonia Weliwitigoda March 21, 2024

On Oct. 25, 2023, Maryland Senator Malcolm Augustine (D-MD) proposed a statewide bill to guarantee students in the top 10% of their high school class admissions to the University System of Maryland, Morgan...

State-funded libraries — including public school libraries — must follow a written policy consistent with new standards created, according to the Freedom to Read Act.

What passing the Freedom to Read Act would mean for Maryland libraries

By Nikhita Dass March 12, 2024

On Feb. 21, the Maryland House Ways and Means Committee heard testimony during a public hearing regarding the proposed Freedom to Read Act and the potential consequences of book bans across the state. Delegate...

After manufacturing and testing the pilot mobile application, MCPS discovered vulnerabilities within the system.

MCPS will not provide transportation to Whitman for accepted LASJ students

By Liam Darnell March 8, 2024

MCPS will not transport prospective 2024-25 LASJ students to Whitman, according to the tentative operating budget proposed by the Board of Education on Feb. 22. LASJ — the Leadership Academy for Social...

The teachers — Argyle Middle School teacher Hajur El-Haggan, Westland Middle School teacher Anike Robinson and Takoma Park Middle School teacher Angela Wolf — had previously been placed on administrative leave for expressing alleged antisemitism regarding the Israel-Hamas war on social media and within an internal email signature.

CAIR sues MCPS for violating teachers’ rights for Pro-Palestine speech

By Olivia Hansel March 8, 2024

On Feb. 15, the Council for American Islamic Relations (CAIR) filed a lawsuit against MCPS and the Board of Education for violating three teachers’ First Amendment rights to freedom of speech. The teachers...

Felder began her education career as a classroom teacher, assistant principal and principal in MCPS. She left the district in 2014 to serve as the superintendent of Orange County Public Schools in North Carolina.

What’s next for Interim Superintendent Monique Felder

By Griffin Haber March 4, 2024

On Feb. 6, the Montgomery County Board of Education unanimously voted to elevate Dr. Monique Felder to MCPS interim Superintendent following Dr. Monifa McKnight’s resignation on February 2nd. On Jan....

The budget will continue to fund the Montgomery Virtual Academy and Innovative Schools Calendar at Arcola Elementary School, but will eliminate the ISC at Roscoe R. Nix Elementary School.

Board of Education decides future of 3 programs after hearing community member testimonies

By Liam Darnell February 28, 2024

On Feb. 22, the MCPS Board of Education (BOE) tentatively adopted the Fiscal Year 2025 operating budget. The budget will continue to fund the Montgomery Virtual Academy and Innovative Schools Calendar...

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