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NJROTC cadets, Captain Shin, and Chief Mark pose along with Rear Admiral David J. Faehnle and Vice Admiral John Nowel, Jr.

Paint Branch NJROTC Marches for Memorial Day Parade

June 8, 2026

For Prom 2026, students put on their best and headed to The Hotel at Arundel Preserve in Hanover, Maryland.

PB’s 2026 Prom was Epic

May 28, 2026

PB's annual International Night event is a beloved tradition to brings many different cultures to the stage.

Student Culture Takes Center Stage

May 15, 2026

The newly elected Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB), Leul Dawit, stands with Anuva Maloo (current SMOB), and Reemey Ghermay.

Leul Dawit Secures Historic Victory in the 2026 SMOB Election

May 14, 2026

PB Art Students Visit the National Gallery of Art

PB Art Students Visit the National Gallery of Art

May 7, 2026

Photo from senior prank day.

Asking the Class of ’26 Questions on Their Last Day

June 19, 2026

Juniors Reflect on “Most Important” Year

June 10, 2026

Rising Sophomores Look Back at First Year of High School

June 10, 2026

Dr. Mugerwa was recently named Principal Intern for the 2026-27 school year at MOCO high school Richard Montgomery.

Dr. Mugerwa Says Goodbye to PB

June 9, 2026

Manga vs. Manhwa

March 27, 2026

The Junior Year Experience

The Junior Year Experience

June 15, 2026

Social Media Distractions

Social Media Distractions

June 15, 2026

Approaching Senior Year

June 10, 2026

PRO/CON: Homework Shouldn’t Exist For Students

June 9, 2026

Pro/Con: Kids Under The Age of 12 Should Not Have Access to Social Media

May 21, 2026

Seiko Oomori: An Underrated J-POP Artist You Should Know

June 11, 2026

During Cardi B's opening screening she had this beautiful visual with her face making different expressions then leading to her crows to represent her newest album " Am I The Drama?"

Cardi B’s Little Miss Drama Tour

April 24, 2026

Zara Larsson brought her new style and show, the "Midnight Sun" tour, to D.C. on March 31st.

Returning to the Spotlight: Zara Larsson’s Pop Resurgence

April 16, 2026

Manga vs. Manhwa

March 27, 2026

Perspectives Takes on The Sound of Music!

Perspectives Takes on The Sound of Music!

March 24, 2026

NBA Draft Top 5

April 30, 2026

A Look at the History and Growth of Lacrosse

April 10, 2026

NFL Free Agency Recap: Winners and Losers

March 24, 2026

Spring Sports Blooming

March 23, 2026

The Washington Commanders hope to keep the home fans cheering in 2026 with some new free agents and draft picks.

Commanders Look to be Better in 2026

March 23, 2026

Photo from senior prank day.

Asking the Class of ’26 Questions on Their Last Day

June 19, 2026

The Junior Year Experience

The Junior Year Experience

June 15, 2026

Social Media Distractions

Social Media Distractions

June 15, 2026

Ms. Perkins, PB's Forensics Club coach.

Forensics League Celebrates Success

April 14, 2026

A Look at the History and Growth of Lacrosse

April 10, 2026

Students walk into PB in the snow on the morning of December 5th.

MCPS’ Call for On-Time Opening Causes Frustration

December 23, 2025

PB's 2025 College Fair

PB’s 2025 College Fair

November 5, 2025

Each year my family creates an ofrenda to celebrate the lives of those who have passed.

Dia De Los Muertos: The Importance of Cultural Traditions

October 10, 2025

NJROTC Cadets honored the fallen during their ceremony on 9/11.

NJROTC Commemorates September 11th

September 17, 2024

Students Conquer Fashion

March 10, 2023

Photo from senior prank day.

Asking the Class of ’26 Questions on Their Last Day

June 19, 2026

This is Paint Branch (2018 Homecoming Game)

This is Paint Branch (2018 Homecoming Game)

October 27, 2018

This is Paint Branch (Culture Day)

This is Paint Branch (Culture Day)

October 19, 2018

A Look at the History and Growth of Lacrosse

April 10, 2026

Teens on Social Media

February 23, 2026

Two Artists to Listen to

January 22, 2026

The Dark Secrets of the Dark Web

January 15, 2026

An Unpopular Opinion

December 5, 2025

Spending time in the halls in her mobile office, running a meeting for staff, or spending time out and about at a PB event, Dr. Mirshah can be found all over PB.

Meeting Dr. Mirshah-Nayar

October 6, 2021

Mainstream Worthy Episode 3 - Pisces prophet Sonnie teaches Nigus and Izzie astrology

Mainstream Worthy Episode 3 – Pisces prophet Sonnie teaches Nigus and Izzie astrology

January 21, 2020

Mainstream Worthy episode 2- Trump's Impeachment: what does it really mean?

Mainstream Worthy episode 2- Trump’s Impeachment: what does it really mean?

November 27, 2019

Mainstream Worthy- Episode 1: Leadership and Self Actualization in modern age with Mr.Bohlen

Mainstream Worthy- Episode 1: Leadership and Self Actualization in modern age with Mr.Bohlen

October 5, 2019

How did your team do in the NFL draft?

June 2, 2022

This is the final podcast for Rushabh & Angad as they are set to graduate in June and head off to college next year. Here's to nothing but good times ahead for these two NFL super fans.

PBHS Edge Pigskin Podcast – Super Bowl Edition

February 11, 2022

Joe Burrow leads the surprising Bengals into Kansas City to take on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in the AFC, while the Niners head to LA to take on Rams.

PBHS Edge Pigskin Podcast – Conference Championship Edition

January 28, 2022

Josh Allen and the Bills head to KC to take on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs on Sunday.

PBHS Edge Pigskin Podcast – Divisional Round

January 21, 2022

PBHS Edge Pigskin Podcast – SuperBigWildCardWeekend

PBHS Edge Pigskin Podcast – SuperBigWildCardWeekend

January 14, 2022

The Dark Secrets of the Dark Web

January 15, 2026

How Social Media Shapes Teen Mental Health

November 19, 2025

Spend Half a Million With Me

November 12, 2025

My Favorite Relaxing Tunes

May 7, 2025

Let’s keep it real: Self-respect

February 11, 2025

Photo from senior prank day.

Asking the Class of ’26 Questions on Their Last Day

June 19, 2026

Social Media Distractions

Social Media Distractions

June 15, 2026

Seiko Oomori: An Underrated J-POP Artist You Should Know

June 11, 2026

Juniors Reflect on “Most Important” Year

June 10, 2026

Rising Sophomores Look Back at First Year of High School

June 10, 2026

Mainstream – May/June, 2026 – Full Issue

Mainstream – May/June, 2026 – Full Issue

June 3, 2026

Mainstream – March, 2026 – Full Issue

Mainstream – March, 2026 – Full Issue

March 19, 2026

Welcome to the December, 2025 print issue of Mainstream!

Mainstream – December, 2025 – Full Issue

December 10, 2025

Welcome to the February, 2025 Issue of Mainstream

Mainstream – February, 2025 – Full Issue

December 9, 2025

Mainstream - November, 2024 -
Volume 55, Issue 1

Mainstream – November, 2024 – Full Issue

December 2, 2024

Photo from senior prank day.

Asking the Class of ’26 Questions on Their Last Day

June 19, 2026

An Open letter to MCPS

An Open letter to MCPS

June 15, 2026

Dr. Mugerwa was recently named Principal Intern for the 2026-27 school year at MOCO high school Richard Montgomery.

Dr. Mugerwa Says Goodbye to PB

June 9, 2026

NJROTC cadets, Captain Shin, and Chief Mark pose along with Rear Admiral David J. Faehnle and Vice Admiral John Nowel, Jr.

Paint Branch NJROTC Marches for Memorial Day Parade

June 8, 2026

Mainstream – May/June, 2026 – Full Issue

Mainstream – May/June, 2026 – Full Issue

June 3, 2026

I Shall Paint My Own Story

February 19, 2026

The Pen, the student-operated literary magazine of the Paint Branch creative writing community, publishes student fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and art annually.

The Pen: PB’s Literary Magazine (2025 Edition)

May 30, 2025

The Future of Gaming: Marvel Rivals

February 4, 2025

Watch how the Computer Man, the mastermind within Lauren's computer, horrifies and lurks Lauren, Dane, and Brook into a world of pure technology and secrets.

January 21, 2025

Halloween is no fun without a scream, especially when you go trick or treating with Jack and Boo! Watch how Ashley and James, two high school friends, escape from the chasing Eye.

November 15, 2024

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