high school graduations

June 17, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Comedian Sarah Cooper Addresses Magruder Class of 2021

Comedian Sarah Cooper was the commencement speaker at Magruder High School’s graduation ceremony on Thursday. The ceremony took place at Magruder’s campus in Derwood, but Cooper—who became a household name last year by lipsyncing to former President Donald Trump’s COVID-19 press briefings on TikTok—spoke to students virtually. As a Magruder alumna, herself, she she shared […]

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May 6, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Maryland Public Schools to Stay Closed Remainder of Academic Year

Maryland Public Schools will remain closed for the remainder of the academic 2019-2020 school year. Online learning will continue and students will not return to campuses because of the coronavirus. The announcement was made Wednesday at a news conference with Gov. Larry Hogan and State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon. Salmon said, “After extensive discussions with […]

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May 20, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Quince Orchard Teacher on Leave for Attending Party With Underage Students

A Quince Orchard teacher attended a graduation party, where underage students drank alcohol. Principal Elizabeth Thomas sent a letter home to families, saying the incident occurred on  Thursday, May 16. “[A] Quince Orchard High School staff member attended a private graduation party where QOHS students openly consumed alcohol and participated in alcohol-related games,” Thomas said. […]

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May 29, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, May 29th, in Montgomery County

Here’s your daily rundown of the events and stories that people are talking about today, May 29th, in Montgomery County: 1. Water Safety Day: The city of Gaithersburg, the city of Rockville and Montgomery County are hosting Water Safety Day today at the Water Park at Bohrer Park and admission is free. Follow @MyMCMedia on […]

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June 10, 2013 | Staff Writer

Over 10,000 Students Receive High School Diplomas (Video)

Montgomery County Public Schools reports on the 2013 graduation season. More than 10,000 students will receive their high school diplomas. Commencement ceremonies began on May 27 and will complete on June 12. Take a look Visit our PEG partner MCPS TV to view more of its local programming.

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