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MCPS updated their grading system during summer break.
MCPS Announces New Grading System
October 8, 2025
Prominent Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Shot and Killed
September 25, 2025
Six Flags Is Closing: Here’s What to Know
May 20, 2025
Paint Branch staff members could bring their children with them, where they could participate in numerous activities
Take Your Child to Work Day at PB 2025
May 19, 2025
Photo by Immo Wegmann on Unsplash
Few Weeks Left Till Summer Vacation 2025
May 7, 2025
KATSEYE: The Rise Of a New Global Girl Group
KATSEYE: The Rise Of a New Global Girl Group
September 24, 2025
Senior Goodbyes
Senior Goodbyes
May 23, 2025
The Normalization of Racism Towards South Asians
The Normalization of Racism Towards South Asians
May 15, 2025
Paint Branch NJROTC: Always in Action!
Paint Branch NJROTC: Always in Action!
March 19, 2025
The Reality of the Workplace
March 10, 2025
Drawing is a great way to boost your mental health and improve your overall mood.
Drawing Comes With Many Benefits
May 9, 2025
Journaling frequently can make your mental health skyrocket!
Journaling is a Great Hobby to Have!
April 24, 2025
Why Universal Healthcare Shouldn’t be a National Right in the U.S.
April 22, 2025
Ill Inequity: Universal Healthcare Should Be a National Right in the U.S.
Ill Inequity: Universal Healthcare Should Be a National Right in the U.S.
April 8, 2025
Mercy for the Reboot
April 2, 2025
KATSEYE: The Rise Of a New Global Girl Group
KATSEYE: The Rise Of a New Global Girl Group
September 24, 2025
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
There's two types of people in the summer.
The 3 Best Movies to Watch During the Summer
May 21, 2025
My Favorite Relaxing Tunes
May 7, 2025
2D animation is back on the big screen! Give this film a watch to show your support!
The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie is Out of this World!
April 8, 2025
Panther Flag Football Takes Down Warriors
Panther Flag Football Takes Down Warriors
September 24, 2025
NBA MVP Race
March 26, 2025
Paint Branch Boys Varsity Basketball Regular Season Recap
Paint Branch Boys Varsity Basketball Regular Season Recap
February 27, 2025
The G.O.A.T. Debate: Lebron or Jordan?
February 26, 2025
National Championship Prediction
January 20, 2025
My Favorite Relaxing Tunes
May 7, 2025
BL Intel Episode 2
February 14, 2025
Let’s keep it real: Self-respect
February 11, 2025
Watching TV.
Would We Be Friends?: TV Edition
February 11, 2025
Interpersonal Gambit Podcast Episode 1; Relationship Who?
December 13, 2024
NJROTC Cadets honored the fallen during their ceremony on 9/11.
NJROTC Commemorates September 11th
September 17, 2024
Students Conquer Fashion
March 10, 2023
Panthers Dominate at Wrestling Regionals
Panthers Dominate at Wrestling Regionals
March 10, 2022
Looking Back on the First Quarter
Looking Back on the First Quarter
November 19, 2021
Seniors playing Red Light, Green Light.
Class of 2022 Takes on Senior Unity Day
October 27, 2021
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
My Favorite Relaxing Tunes
May 7, 2025
BL Intel Episode 2
February 14, 2025
Let’s keep it real: Self-respect
February 11, 2025
Watching TV.
Would We Be Friends?: TV Edition
February 11, 2025
Interpersonal Gambit Podcast Episode 1; Relationship Who?
December 13, 2024
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
My Favorite Relaxing Tunes
May 7, 2025
Let’s keep it real: Self-respect
February 11, 2025
Watching TV.
Would We Be Friends?: TV Edition
February 11, 2025
Interpersonal Gambit Podcast Episode 1; Relationship Who?
December 13, 2024
Off the Record with Amina
December 10, 2024
There's two types of people in the summer.
The 3 Best Movies to Watch During the Summer
May 21, 2025
Six Flags Is Closing: Here’s What to Know
May 20, 2025
The Normalization of Racism Towards South Asians
The Normalization of Racism Towards South Asians
May 15, 2025
My Favorite Relaxing Tunes
May 7, 2025
Ill Inequity: Universal Healthcare Should Be a National Right in the U.S.
Ill Inequity: Universal Healthcare Should Be a National Right in the U.S.
April 8, 2025
Mainstream - November, 2024 - Volume 55, Issue 1
Mainstream – November, 2024 – Full Issue
December 2, 2024
Mainstream - May 2024 Cover
Mainstream – May, 2024 – Full Issue
May 23, 2024
Mainstream – March, 2024 – Full Issue PDF
Mainstream – March, 2024 – Full Issue PDF
March 21, 2024
Mainstream - December, 2023 - Full Issue PDF
Mainstream – December, 2023 – Full Issue PDF
December 20, 2023
Mainstream May/June, 2023 - Full Issue PDF
Mainstream May/June, 2023 – Full Issue PDF
May 25, 2023
KATSEYE: The Rise Of a New Global Girl Group
KATSEYE: The Rise Of a New Global Girl Group
September 24, 2025
Panther Flag Football Takes Down Warriors
Panther Flag Football Takes Down Warriors
September 24, 2025
Senior Goodbyes
Senior Goodbyes
May 23, 2025
Paint Branch NJROTC: Always in Action!
Paint Branch NJROTC: Always in Action!
March 19, 2025
The Reality of the Workplace
March 10, 2025
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.
Computer Man
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.
Jack and Boo!
November 15, 2024
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 (2024 Edition)
June 7, 2024
Burtonsville Driving School
Burtonsville Driving School
December 11, 2017
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Luise-Emerson Terrel, co-Editor-in-Chief

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MCPS updated their grading system during summer break.

MCPS Announces New Grading System

Luise-Emerson Terrel, co-Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2025
Paint Branch staff members could bring their children with them, where they could participate in numerous activities

Take Your Child to Work Day at PB 2025

Luise-Emerson Terrel, News Editor
May 19, 2025
Photo by Immo Wegmann on Unsplash

Few Weeks Left Till Summer Vacation 2025

Luise-Emerson Terrel, News Editor
May 7, 2025
Pep Rally - Spring, 2025.

PB’s 2025 Spring Pep Rally Was Fun!

Luise-Emerson Terrel, News Editor
April 24, 2025
The Mattress Relay Race

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The second part of the Balloon Relay Race which involved carrying a balloon in between the backs of 2 other people.

The first part of the Balloon Relay Race, which 2 people had to pass the volleyball back and forth volleyball style.

The teams receive instructions on how to play.

Paint Branch NJROTC: Always in Action!

Paint Branch NJROTC: Always in Action!

Luise-Emerson Terrel, News Editor
March 19, 2025
2024's final Winter Concert selfie!

PB’s 2024 Winter Concert Was Awesome

Luise-Emerson Terrel, News Editor
January 5, 2025
Maryland voters overwhelmingly approved Question 1.

November Election Looms Large in Montgomery County, Maryland

Luise-Emerson Terrel, News Editor
October 9, 2024
NJROTC Cadets honored the fallen during their ceremony on 9/11.

NJROTC Commemorates September 11th

Luise-Emerson Terrel, News Editor
September 17, 2024

The 2023 International Fair at PB

Luise-Emerson Terrel, Staff Writer
May 31, 2023
Fashion Show

Los Bailadores bows down to the crowd.

Los Bailadores performing

The KPOP dance group performing.

The KPOP dance group performing.

Student performing a song from Uganda.

Ethiopian Eritrean Student Union performing.

A student performs a song in Japanese.

South Asian Student Association dance performance.

Paint Branch is one of the six schools picked by Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) to participate in their Vape Detection System Pilot Program.

Vape Detectors Coming to PB

Luise-Emerson Terrel, Staff Writer
May 15, 2023

PB Perspectives Presents: The Lightning Thief

Luise-Emerson Terrel, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
Extra security was in place on February 9th, including additional Montgomery County Police support.

Difficult Week at PB Puts Safety and Security into the Spotlight: Events During Week of February 6th Bring Challenges

Luise-Emerson Terrel, Staff Writer
March 10, 2023

My Terrible 2022-2023 Premier League Predictions Halfway Into the Season

Luise-Emerson Terrel, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023
Photo by Jp Valery on Unsplash

Money’s Unfortunate Toll on Sports

Luise-Emerson Terrel, Staff Writer
January 30, 2023

Standing Up and Using a Chromebook to Interview Random People

Luise-Emerson Terrel, Staff Writer
December 6, 2022
The Houston Astros celebrate after winning the 2022 World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Houston Astros Win the 2022 World Series

Luise-Emerson Terrel, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022
Photo by 愚木混株 cdd20 on Unsplash

Bikes May Not Be As Great For The Environment as You Think They Are

Luise-Emerson Terrel, Staff Writer
October 21, 2022
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