by Andrew Fenner ‘27 After the June Supreme Court ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor, in which parents had sued MCPS for not providing students the option to opt out of reading books with LGBTQ+ characters or themes, a U.S. District Court Judge has now ruled that MCPS pay out $1.5 million in damages to different families. The families who sued … Read More
by Elise Yang ‘27 Montgomery County Council Member Evan Glass hosted a virtual meeting open to parents, teachers, and community leaders to discuss the Sherwood cluster’s priorities, specifically relating to the health and well-being of students. Around 10 attendees joined the meeting on February 25, including Sherwood’s PTSA President Claudia Delgado, Cluster Coordinator Henriot St. Gerard, and other parents and … Read More
by Emma Cosca ’27 Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González introduced the “Trust Act” on December 4, which would permanently limit local cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement. In a county where a third of the population is foreign-born, proponents of the bill say it would restore community trust in law enforcement officials and improve public safety for all residents. … Read More
by Kaitlyn Nardo ‘28 Every year, the media center comes into English classes to discuss media literacy with students, with the lessons differing depending on the grade-level audience. In addition, during media literacy week in the fall, students complete an online media literacy lesson for SSL hours. However, these skills are rarely paired with teaching students about news and current … Read More
by Owen Smith ‘27 In MCPS, change often can’t come without controversy. With Crown High School slated to open for the 2027-2028 school year, the school district came up with eight different boundary studies to determine which cluster areas will go to the brand new building. Heated conflict and backlash quickly emerged after an option proposed Crown becoming the permanent … Read More
by Evelyn San Miguel ‘26 At the very end of her 35 year teaching career, science department head Gina Martin found herself reflecting back. For any AP Psych takers, Erickson’s stages of development may sound familiar. Seeing herself at the end, in the Integrity vs. Despair stage where a person seeks out fulfillment in a life well lived, Martin often … Read More
by Nicholas Jones ‘28 MCPS is struggling with whether it fully funds its operating budget for the next school year. One major issue is the loss of about $8.6 million in federal funding. In addition, MCPS is dealing with a backup of needed construction and repairs to school buildings and declining enrollment. Despite the budgetary pressures, Superintendent Thomas Taylor has … Read More
by Ziv Golan ’26 In the age of social media, the way in which official school-related messaging is disseminated has changed drastically. Instagram is now arguably the largest source of information for students around Sherwood, and in high schools across the country, in regard to school news in general. Official MCPS messaging related to school closures is posted on the … Read More
by Gabriel Esteban ‘27 Within the last two years, many generative AI chatbots have quickly emerged and now can be found throughout everyday life. ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, Snapchat AI and many more promise to make some everyday tasks easier, such as writing emails, making schedules, and creating spreadsheets. However, the impressive capabilities of these programs also create massive challenges in … Read More
by Ziv Golan ‘26 Sandy Spring Maryland, home to Sherwood High School, is filled with historical significance. The town, originally founded in the 18th century as a Quaker settlement, played a large role in the Civil War era as a stop on the Underground Railroad. The abolitionist views held by the Quaker community made the town a safe haven for … Read More