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

Superintendent Monifa McKnight’s recommendations represent the first stage of establishing the scope of the boundary analysis, which will determine how MCPS populates the high school when it reopens in 2026.

Superintendent recommends including Whitman, 21 other schools in Woodward HS boundary study

By Ines Foscarini March 10, 2023

At a Feb. 23 Board of Education meeting, MCPS officials recommended that the school district analyze the boundaries of 22 schools — including Whitman — in a boundary study for the reopening of Charles...

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.

Assistant principal Greg Miller takes position as principal intern for 2023-2024 school year

By Darby Infeld February 23, 2023

Assistant Principal Gregory Miller, the grade 11 administrator, will serve as a principal intern at Whitman during the 2023-2024 school year as part of the final stage of MCPS’ Leadership Development...

The Cupid Shuffle was the first dance to take place at Whitman in nearly three years.

Cupid Shuffle raises $9,000 for Shepherd’s Table

By Grace O’Halloran February 16, 2023

More than 450 students filled the gym for SGA’s first-ever Cupid Shuffle dance on Saturday night. The Valentine’s Day-themed Charity Month raised an estimated $9,000, with all proceeds benefiting Shepherd’s...

Two students allegedly joked about using challah to lure Jewish people — including specific Debate team members — to the secluded Andaman Islands and burn them at the stake.

“It’s getting closer and closer”: Debate team takes stock after students’ antisemitic comments on club trip

By Dani Klein February 8, 2023

Two students on Whitman’s Debate team allegedly made a series of antisemitic comments about their Jewish teammates during an off-campus team trip in mid-December. The allegations were first reported...

The “Cupid Shuffle” will take place from 7:30-11:30 p.m. and feature student DJs, a photo booth, raffles, food and games. 

SGA to host new Charity Month dance Feb. 11

By Ines Foscarini February 3, 2023

The SGA will host a new Valentine’s Day dance in the gym on Feb. 11 to raise funds for Charity Month. The “Cupid Shuffle” will take place from 7:30-11:30 p.m. and feature student DJs, a photo booth,...

In the past year, there has been a 78% rise in overdoses and a 100% rise in fatalities.

County leaders hold press conference to address spike in youth overdoses

By Alessia Pedrazzini January 24, 2023

MCPS leaders joined local government officials at a press conference on Thursday to address the growing impact of opioid overdoses on the school system. During the press conference, officials announced...

During the Nov. 30 meeting, some parents criticized the lack of clear and consistent information from the school district during the shooting while others brought up the long student dismissal process that followed. 

One year after shooting, Magruder HS parents remain frustrated with MCPS officials

By Harper Barnowski January 21, 2023

One year after a shooting in a Magruder High School bathroom left one student in a coma, parents remain frustrated with MCPS leaders and Montgomery County police over their response to the incident.  School...

Career Day presenter Cara Lesser speaks to students at the event on Friday, Jan. 13.

SGA hosts first-ever Career Day event

By Marissa Rancilio January 20, 2023

The SGA hosted Whitman’s first-ever “Career Day” event in the Commons last Thursday and Friday. The program brought together parents who work in various career fields to speak about their occupations...

The most recent incident occurred on October 27, when the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) charged a 15-year-old with a potential ten-year sentence or fine of $10,000 for threats of mass violence to Paint Branch High School.

Police respond to reports of explosive in student backpack during lunch

By Harper Barnowski January 18, 2023

Montgomery County Police and the Montgomery County Fire Marshal’s Office responded to reports of a student in “possession of an explosive device” in the new building during lunch yesterday, Principal...

Temple Sinai Rabbi Noah Diamondstein speaks to students at the Dec. 22 walkout.

Students condemn antisemitism, share personal experiences during first period walkout

By Ines Foscarini December 24, 2022

More than 300 Whitman students walked out of first period yesterday and gathered in the Commons to support the school’s Jewish community and demand action against antisemitism. Jews4Change founder...

“[Tonight] we are sending a signal and message that we will not stand for hate,” Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson said at the event. “We will not allow these symbols of hate to speak for who we are.”

“We will not stand for hate”: Whitman community unites against antisemitism at menorah lighting

By Darby Infeld December 20, 2022

One day after antisemitic graffiti was found outside Whitman, hundreds of community members gathered at the school on Sunday night to light a menorah and celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. The Chabad...

School administrators reported the incident to the police, who are now investigating the spray-painted vandalism and working to identify a suspect, according to a Montgomery County Police Department statement.

Antisemitic graffiti found on sign outside Whitman

By Dani Klein December 18, 2022

Antisemitic graffiti that contained the words “Jews Not Welcome” was found on the sign outside Whitman this morning, Principal Robert Dodd wrote in an letter to community members today. School administrators...

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