After 35 years of teaching in MCPS, Ms. Shay will be retiring from MCPS at the end of this year. Students and staff alike will remember her enthusiasm and deep commitment to RM and the IB program. Read more in our latest article: thermtide.com/14016/popular/…

Despite not being able to meet in person, RM Bakeaway members have already baked over a thousand desserts this year to donate to several community organizations. Read about how the club has been able to be successful amid the challenges of the pandemic: thermtide.com/14048/popular/…

After it was announced that both of this year's SMOB candidates were from RM, discussions about an "RM-to-SMOB pipeline" spread across social media. Read about some of the reasons behind why so many SMOB candidates come from RM: thermtide.com/14064/popular/…

Congratulations to The RM Tide! "Students see room for improvement in diversity of MCPS curriculum" has just been published on Best of SNO! sno.buzz/3hrrU7o

Over and over again, it has been shown that representation matters — and that includes in the school curriculum. Many students feel that there is still more work to be done to improve the level of inclusivity in the MCPS curriculum. Read more here: thermtide.com/14131/popular/…

Despite the pandemic, the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) has actually seen a decrease in owner-surrenders this year, meaning that fewer animals are being surrendered back to the Center. Read more in our latest article: thermtide.com/14152/popular/…

It may be surprising, but a statue dedicated to Confederate soldiers used to stand right at Rockville's Red Brick Courthouse, just down the street from RM. Read about the history of this statue and the road to its removal four years ago: thermtide.com/14192/popular/…

Several RM students are introducing new clubs this year, read about them here: thermtide.com/14422/popular/…

Thrifting is a popular activity among RM students. To read more about how you can get started, visit Liliana Katz-Hollander's article here: thermtide.com/14598/popular/…

Although open lunch is enjoyed by many, picking a restaurant with friends may be time consuming and nerve wracking at times. Click the link to view several places Rockets recommend: thermtide.com/14651/popular/…

Girls Varsity Volleyball recently ended their remarkable season. Click here to read about the players' reflections: thermtide.com/14942/popular/…

The experiences chemistry teacher Michael Ashmead has had in his life are truly one of a kind. Click the link below to learn more about the teacher who teaches chemistry in room 341: thermtide.com/15001/popular/…

In addition to challenging themselves with AP/honors classes, students have the opportunity to take courses at Montgomery College. Click the link below to find out more about the opportunities MC offers: thermtide.com/15091/uncatego…

Last month's mental health awareness week brought a wide range of activities to students from yard games to spending time with therapy dogs. Check out the video and photo gallery to learn more: thermtide.com/15300/popular/…

On December 10th, students performed in or watched RM Idol. The sheer amount of talent within our school was on display in all its glory that night. To read more about the 30 year old tradition, click here: thermtide.com/15430/uncatego…

MCPS students are required to obtain two foreign language credits for graduation. To read students' perspectives on this matter, click here: thermtide.com/15633/popular/…

Since the return from winter break, many students and staff have had to quarantine due to the virus. One student reflects on her experiences at home last week: thermtide.com/15713/popular/…

RM has a large twin population, even though only one in 250 people in the world know what it's like to have a twin. To gain some insight into the ins and outs of being a twin, check out feature writer Mayah Nachman's article: thermtide.com/15800/popular/…

In 2020, sophomores Angelina Xu and Advika Agarwal started Compostology, an organization dedicated to food recovery and composting. To read about Compostology and its impact, click here: thermtide.com/15938/popular/…

One in three teens are in or have been in an abusive relationship. thermtide.com/16358/popular/…