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Family and friends of Dr. Michael J. Doran gathered Feb. 28 at Wootton High to dedicate the school auditorium in his name. After serving as principal of the Rockville high school for 12 years, Doran passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 19, 2015. Family members spoke at the dedication. Doran’s son Sam noted that his father […]

The Montgomery County School Board unanimously approved the appointment of Kimberly Boldon as Wootton High School’s principal at a Board of Education meeting Tuesday. Michael Doran served as Wootton’s principal for 12 years until he passed away last year. Boldon was appointed the acting principal following Doran’s death on August 24, 2015.

UPDATED It’s official, the Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) unanimously voted to name the new Clarksburg/Damascus Middle School after Hallie Wells on March 21. Find out more in this County Report This Week video. The BOE initially proposed four names; Alan Cheung, James Daugherty, Michael Doran, and Paul Vance. Wells’ name was added later […]

The Montgomery County Public Schools executive leadership staff and administration at Wootton High School have appointed Kimberly Boldon to serve as Wootton’s acting principal for the 2015-2016 school year. This decision comes after the loss of school’s beloved principal Michael Doran who died unexpectedly on Aug. 19. “As difficult as it may be, we must continue to […]

More than 2,000 people among them students, parents, educators, and county officials gathered at a memorial service to pay tribute to Wootton High School Principal Michael Doran. Doran died unexpectedly on Aug. 19. Former and current students sang songs to honor the principal’s Irish roots and shared memories of a man who they say cared deeply […]

Here are your five things to know today, Aug. 24th, in Montgomery County: 1. Beginning today, residents applying for housing assistance from Montgomery County can do so online. 2. Montgomery County Public Schools ((MCPS) teachers are back at school today as they prepare to welcome students back on Aug. 31st. 3. It’s the talk of […]

A crowd of more than 2,000 people among them students, parents, educators, and county officials gathered at today’s celebration of life to pay tribute to Wootton High School Principal Michael Doran. Doran died unexpectedly on Aug. 19. In this video recap, MCPS Interim Superintendent Larry Bowers, Board of Education Vice President Michael Durso, and Sebrena Pitts, […]

As part of the healing process, the Wootton PTSA has created a Dr. Doran Memory Book where students, staffers, parents and others can share their thoughts about their beloved principal who passed away on Wednesday. Anyone is welcome to share their stories, thoughts and prayers, according to a note on the PTSA website. The Memory Book […]

Here are your five things to know today, Aug. 21, in Montgomery County: 1. The Wootton community is holding a Celebration of Life service in memory of principal Michael Doran, who passed away on Wednesday, at the high school football stadium tonight. 2. Metro has announced a target date of Sept. 20th for opening the Silver […]

The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district continues to celebrate the life of beloved Wootton High School Principal Michael Doran, who passed away on Aug. 19. Montgomery County Board of Education members honored the late educator with a moment of silence at Thursday’s meeting. In this MyMCMedia Extra video,  BOE Vice President Michael Durso said Doran […]