Blake Updates
May 19, 2019
Prom Weekend Thank Yous
- Thank you to our seniors for making this a memorable and amazing event!
- Thank you to the class of 2020 and their sponsors Ms. White and Ms. Willoughby for their hard work planning and making this event a success!
- Thank you to our staff chaperones and security who came to help out at the prom!
- Thank you to our PTSA and all of the parents, community members, and local businesses who donated their time, money, and items to put on After-Prom and keep our Bengals safe!!
State Testing
Please note that on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday we have delayed openings in order to administer the state testing. Students who are not testing each day may arrive at school late, providing they have transportation. Please note the starting times each day in the letter below as they vary each day. Buses will run at regular times.
Friday is a full day for students in grades 9-11. Seniors are to arrive on time and will be dismissed early after they receive their caps and gowns.
IMPORTANT SENIOR UPDATES
Last Day and Senior Clearance- May 24
- Seniors will report to school on time and will go to third period at the start of the day
- After a special Eubie TV seniors will be called down to the cafeteria
- Students will receive their caps, gowns, and graduation tickets (providing they have no financial obligations and are on track to graduate)
Graduation Rehearsal- June 4
- Graduation rehearsal will take place at 7:45 a.m. on June 4th
- Seniors are to report to the main gym on June 4th
- All seniors who will be participating at graduation must be at rehearsal
Graduation Reminders
- Remember that graduation is June 6th at 10 am
- Graduation is at the Knott Arena and Convocation Center at Mount St. Mary's University
- Seniors are to arrive, with their cap and gown by 9:0 a.m.
- Each graduate will receive 8 tickets at the May 24th cap and gown distribution
Changes to the 2018 - 2019 Calendar Due to Inclement Weather
Inclement weather forced MCPS to close schools on four days this winter. The 2018–2019 MCPS school calendar includes 182 instruction days, 2 more than the minimum required in the state of Maryland. As a result of these closures, MCPS will need to use two designated make-up days to ensure that it meets the state-required number of school days. The school year will be extended to June 14, 2019, and schools also will be open on June 5, which was a previously scheduled professional day for staff. June 14 will be an early release day for all students.
Graduations Begin May 24
The 2019 high school commencement season is set to begin on Friday, May 24, and will end on Thursday, June 13. Graduations taking place at DAR Constitution Hall will be streamed live, courtesy of DAR, on DAR’s website at www.dar.org/constitution-hall/watch-graduation-live-stream. The graduation schedule can be found here.
MCPS is inviting parents/guardians to submit their favorite graduation snapshots. Parents and guardians should select the best graduation photo of their child(ren) and e-mail it to pio@mcpsmd.org. Many of the pictures will be posted on the MCPS website. Parents, guardians, and students also can submit photos via Twitter (using the hashtag #mcpsgrad). Pictures will be reposted on social media.
To contribute a photo via e-mail, follow these simple steps:
· Choose your best, horizontal snapshot.
· Send the photo as a jpeg file (no larger than 4 MB) and e-mail it to pio@mcpsmd.org.
· Include your child’s first name and school name. (We will not publish last names.)
By submitting a photo, parents/guardians are agreeing to its use for publication on the MCPS website. If you have questions, contact the Department of Public Information and Web Services at 240-740-2837 or via e-mail, at pio@mcpsmd.org.
Key Dates
May 20 - 23- State Testing Window
May 21- Athletic Awards- 6:30 p.m. in the Blake Auditorium
May 22- Academic Awards- 7:00 p.m. in the Blake Auditorium
May 23- Minority Academic Gala
May 24- Last Day for Seniors
- May 27- Holiday- No School
- May 28- Music Awards (7:00 pm)
May 29- Blue Block Day
May 30- Silver Block Day
June 4- Graduation Rehearsal for Seniors (7:45 a.m. Main Gym)
June 5- SCHOOL DAY **This is a change due to snow days**
June 6- Graduation Day- School Closed
June 8- Bump It Up
June 13- FULL DAY OF SCHOOL **This is a change due to snow days**
June 14- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - EARLY RELEASE **This is a change due to snow days**
James Hubert Blake High School
James Hubert Blake High School is a Signature School for the Fine Arts and Humanities
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Email: Robert_Sinclair@mcpsmd.org
Website: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/blakehs/
Location: 300 Norwood Road, Silver Spring, MD, United States
Phone: (240)740-1400
Twitter: @Blake_Principal