A punch in the eye. A palm in the face. A kick in the groin. That’s how self-defense expert and karate black-belt Carol Middleton instructed students to counter any potential physical assaults. (continue reading...)

At least ten Whitman students searched the parking lot for their vehicles to no avail Tuesday, March 19. (continue reading...)

After a few weeks of repairs, the courtyard will reopen this week, principal Alan Goodwin said. Contractors have been working on removing mold and algae under the greenhouse and repairing leaks into the cafeteria. (continue reading...)

AP Psychology students, who study the inner workings of the brain, had their minds blown Friday. (continue reading...)

 Schools across the county will have wireless internet by the 2013-14 school year if the Montgomery County Council approves a $14.5 million addendum to the MCPS technology budget. (continue reading...)

Welcome to Pablo's Parler! In this week's episode, Pablo welcomes us back to school and shows us how we are all, in one way or another, brand new to the school. Questions? Comments? Concerns? Sound off in the comment section, on Twitter or on Facebook.

Seeing a teacher use social networking was once like a chance encounter at the mall — weird, out of place, and just plain awkward. But some staff members have bridged the gap by reaching out to students through the internet, all in 140 characters or less. (continue reading...)