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Protests against fascism reach RM as students organize
Protests against fascism reach RM as students organize
Rebecca Morrison, Social Justice Editor • October 16, 2025

Illegally deporting immigrants and separating parents from their children. Using the...

The TidePod, which was started in early 2019, is currently in its eighth season. Graphic designed by Valerie Wang.
Season 8, Episode 2: How RM celebrates fall
October 16, 2025
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October 15, 2025
LSU hosts its first meeting of the year in room 217. As part of the potluck, leaders brought “build your own tostadas.” (Photo courtesy of LSU)
Cultural clubs empower students, celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
October 14, 2025
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Many RM juniors are taking the PSAT in a bid to win coveted scholarship money to fund their future college careers.
RM juniors gear up for PSAT exam
William Liao, News Editor • October 13, 2025

On Wednesday, Oct. 15, RM will administer the PSAT exam to all sophomores, in addition to registered juniors, as a key step in ensuring students’ preparation and readiness for college. The exam, which...

Richard Montgomery started a brown paper bag system to confiscate phones.
Students, staff weigh in on new MCPS policies
William Liao, Shibani Mishra, and Jocelyn Yuan • September 22, 2025

The 2025-2026 school year began with new RM policies, including its updated grading policy “Return to Rigor.” According to the MCPS website, this system will ensure consistency and effort throughout...

Trump’s first 100 days leaves lasting impact
April 30, 2025
Top five promises made by SGA candidates in their speeches.
Students elect next year’s school-wide officers
April 26, 2025
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Lydia Seo, Opinions Editor • October 15, 2025

Letters to the Editor are a great way to express your opinions on anything that you have read or seen in The Tide! Submissions are open to anyone in our RM community, and you are encouraged to submit a...

Clarksburg, MD, has seen growth in recent years, with cookie-cutter suburban communities replacing former farmland. Aerial photography from a drone camera allows us to see the scale and uniformity of these new developments.
America fails in a 70-year-old housing experiment
Ved Bhise, Assistant Opinions Editor • October 1, 2025

When one enters Walt Disney World, they are instantly encapsulated by the sights of roller coasters, the aroma of fresh popcorn, and the magic that somehow only seems to exist within its gates. Yet, the...

The IB office at Richard Montgomery is a place for students to seek support and guidance throughout an academically rigorous program.
MCPS’ plan to reform magnet programs requires further consideration
September 24, 2025
Current MCPS start times impact sleep schedules and school performance for high school students.
MCPS should change school start times, while considering certain factors
June 12, 2025
Humsa Tammera reflects on her time at RM.
Senior Reflections: Humsa Tammera
May 29, 2025
Senior Ella Sapper reflects on her senior year.
Senior Reflections: Ella Sapper
May 23, 2025
Senior Uma Patnaik reflects on her time at RM.
Senior Reflections: Uma Patnaik
May 23, 2025
Senior Shelby Roth reflects on her time at RM.
Senior Reflections: Shelby Roth
May 22, 2025
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Protests against fascism reach RM as students organize

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LSU hosts its first meeting of the year in room 217. As part of the potluck, leaders brought “build your own tostadas.” (Photo courtesy of LSU)

Cultural clubs empower students, celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

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The IB office at Richard Montgomery is a place for students to seek support and guidance throughout an academically rigorous program.

MCPS’ plan to reform magnet programs requires further consideration

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Members of the RM community are welcome to write and submit Letters to the Editor to express their opinions about content in The Tide.

Have thoughts on the Tide? Send in a Letter to the Editor!

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The TidePod, which was started in early 2019, is currently in its eighth season. Graphic designed by Valerie Wang.

Season 8, Episode 2: How RM celebrates fall

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Social media and extended phone use has contributed to a decline in reading since 2016.

Social media promotes reading level decline

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The sun sets over a Friday night football game at RM.

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Ms. Goetz wears the crown given to the yearly “Speed Trig Queen” in front of the wall of students’ perfect scores.

The 30 year reign of Laura Goetz

Sports
The sun sets over a Friday night football game at RM.
RM takes on a new week of sports
October 10, 2025
Members of the RM varsity football team stand together and watch from the sidelines during a game against Kennedy.
RM Football kicks off new season
September 26, 2025
Class of ‘25 alum Matthew Kuwik loads up and prepares to shoots a deep goal against Churchill.
Kuwik balls out in senior season, makes history
September 16, 2025
Class of ‘25 Ema Djordjevic tosses the ball up and prepares to serve.
Djordjevic sets rockets up for another successful season
September 16, 2025
Coach of the year; Barber-Strunk leads to repeat
Coach of the year; Barber-Strunk leads to repeat
June 11, 2025
Senior Alex Von-Behren sets up to swing at an incoming pitch.
Spring season brings new athletic commitments
May 12, 2025
The girls varsity lacrosse team huddles during halftime of a game.
Spring teams prepare for new season
March 21, 2025
Arts
Popular streaming site Disney Plus offers a variety of movie night options for all age groups. (Photo courtesy of Disney Plus Press)
Streaming services swarm: Which should you choose?
October 9, 2025
Ariana Grande announces first tour since 2019
Ariana Grande announces first tour since 2019
September 25, 2025
Playboi Carti's album "Music" dropped in March, marking the end of a five year wait for fans.
‘MUSIC’ marks Playboi Carti’s return after five-year wait
May 18, 2025
"A Minecraft Movie" recently achieved major success in the box office, grossing nearly $880 million worldwide.
“A Minecraft Movie” spawns chaos in theaters
May 8, 2025
Features
"I'm going to do nothing. Just sit home and watch movies with my parents," sophomore Evan Castrucci said. "Probably horror movies."
Students share Homecoming plans
October 4, 2025
LSU hosts its first meeting of the year in room 217. As part of the potluck, leaders brought “build your own tostadas.” (Photo courtesy of LSU)
Cultural clubs empower students, celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
October 14, 2025
There are numerous research and project-based STEM internship opportunities in Maryland.
The Tide’s Guide to Maryland STEM Internships
October 7, 2025
Senior Richard Zhu and juniors Derek Wang, Alvin Wang and Alexander Chen pose in Orlando for the DECA ICDC.
DECA continues dominance, rakes in awards at ICDC
September 16, 2025
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