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Maryland Voters Pass Abortion Rights Law
December 17, 2024
Political Turmoil: The Murder of Laken Riley
December 13, 2024
Sensational Senate Win
December 13, 2024
MCPS “Speak Up, Save a Life” Contest Finishes Voting
December 13, 2024
A Holiday Hit: Perspectives’ The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!
December 10, 2024
The set of Little Shop of Horrors at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, DC
There is Nothing Quite Like Live Theater
October 17, 2024
Dash In: What It’s Like Being a PB Student Driver
September 20, 2024
“Junioritis” Hits Hard: Senior Year’s Struggle Felt Beyond the Class of 2024
May 22, 2024
International Night Shines Brightly at PB
International Night Shines Brightly at PB
May 22, 2024
Lorelai and Rory Gilmore form Gilmore Girls
What to Watch: TV Shows
May 1, 2024
The Good Parts of a Tough Situation
October 22, 2024
It would be beneficial to students if schools helped them better manage their workloads.
Reflection on High School: Coping with Workload
October 21, 2024
Sex Education: Not Just a One-Time Talk
October 20, 2024
Social Media Forces Kids To Grow Up too Fast
October 17, 2024
How Society Views Women
October 17, 2024
The Recent Debut of Wicked
December 16, 2024
A Holiday Hit: Perspectives’ The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!
December 10, 2024
From left to right: newly announced cast members Tamara Smart, Andra Day and Courtney B. Vance **Photos retrieved from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons License, from Wikimedia users Nick Rewind, slgckgc and jdanieloh**
Percy Jackson Season 2 Casting and Release Updates!
December 9, 2024
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 set of Little Shop of Horrors at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, DC
There is Nothing Quite Like Live Theater
October 17, 2024
Most Disappointing CFB Teams This Past Season
December 17, 2024
Boys’ Varsity Basketball Moves to 3-0
December 16, 2024
12 Team College Football Playoff
December 6, 2024
Max Verstappen Declared the Formula One World Drivers Champion
November 26, 2024
Coach Blackwell coaching the Panthers on Paint Branch's sideline.
Panthers Dominate the Knights
October 10, 2024
Interpersonal Gambit Podcast
December 13, 2024
The Best Drama TV Series
December 2, 2024
Meditation
November 25, 2024
BL Intel Episode 1: My Love Mix-Up
November 22, 2024
I miss Cartoon Network, reminisce with me!
November 20, 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
Interpersonal Gambit Podcast
December 13, 2024
Off the Record with Amina
December 10, 2024
The Best Drama TV Series
December 2, 2024
Meditation
November 25, 2024
BL Intel Episode 1: My Love Mix-Up
November 22, 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 20, 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 26, 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
Interpersonal Gambit Podcast
December 13, 2024
Off the Record with Amina
December 10, 2024
The Best Drama TV Series
December 2, 2024
Meditation
November 25, 2024
BL Intel Episode 1: My Love Mix-Up
November 22, 2024
The Recent Debut of Wicked
December 16, 2024
Interpersonal Gambit Podcast
December 13, 2024
Political Turmoil: The Murder of Laken Riley
December 13, 2024
Sensational Senate Win
December 13, 2024
MCPS “Speak Up, Save a Life” Contest Finishes Voting
December 13, 2024
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
Mainstream - November, 2024 - Volume 55, Issue 1
Mainstream – November, 2024 – Full Issue
December 2, 2024
November Election Looms Large in Montgomery County, Maryland
November Election Looms Large in Montgomery County, Maryland
October 9, 2024
NJROTC Cadets honored the fallen during their ceremony on 9/11.
NJROTC Commemorates September 11th
September 17, 2024
The Lady Panthers gather following their first win in program history against the Montgomery Blair Blazers.
PB Flag Football Kicks of a New Era
September 16, 2024
Movie Review: Twisters (2024)
Movie Review: Twisters (2024)
September 10, 2024
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
The Stress of College Applications, Seniors Reflect on a Difficult Process.
The Stress of College Applications, Seniors Reflect on a Difficult Process.
January 5, 2023
Dear Cis People
April 6, 2022
Does Pop Culture Divide Generations?
January 6, 2022
Burtonsville Driving School
Burtonsville Driving School
December 11, 2017
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Students at PB and throughout Montgomery County now face a slightly more stringent grading policy.

[Photo] MCPS Updates Grading Policy

Abigail Alem, News/Opinions Editor
April 17, 2024
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[Photo] Mainstream 2022: Meet the Staff

Jordane Branch, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2022
Swim Profile

[Photo] The Life Aquatic: A Closer Look at 4 of PB’s Best in the Pool

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February 26, 2020

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February 24, 2020

Harris Drops Bid for Presidency

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January 3, 2020
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[Photo] Senior Unity Day Cancelled

Emmanuela Geneste and Markayla Merchant
September 30, 2019
Families Hit the Halls for Back to School Night

Families Hit the Halls for Back to School Night

Mainstream Staff, Staff Writer
September 19, 2019

Senior Destinations 2019: Where PB Seniors Will be in the Fall

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May 30, 2019
Mainstream, Issue 5: May, 2019 – Full Issue PDF

Mainstream, Issue 5: May, 2019 – Full Issue PDF

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May 15, 2019
Safiya Muthaliff and Mary Shawhan won first place in Ensemble Acting from the Montgomery County Forensics League.

PB Forensics Has Strong Finish to Season

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February 27, 2019
Mainstream, Issue 3 : February, 2019 – Full Issue PDF

Mainstream, Issue 3 : February, 2019 – Full Issue PDF

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February 19, 2019
Mainstream, Issue 5: May, 2018 – Full Issue PDF

Mainstream, Issue 5: May, 2018 – Full Issue PDF

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May 21, 2018
Mainstream, Issue 4: April, 2018 – Full Issue PDF

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April 19, 2018
Mainstream, Issue 3: February, 2018 – Full Issue PDF

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February 23, 2018
Mainstream, Issue 2: December, 2017 – Full Issue PDF

Mainstream, Issue 2: December, 2017 – Full Issue PDF

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December 14, 2017
Burtonsville Driving School

Burtonsville Driving School

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December 11, 2017
Mainstream, Issue 1: October, 2017 – Full Issue PDF

Mainstream, Issue 1: October, 2017 – Full Issue PDF

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October 24, 2017
This year's retiring staff members include (above) Mrs. Pat Gafford, Ms. Gloria Cottman, Mrs. Barbara Britton, and Ms. Geraldine Finch. Retirees Mrs. Donna Weber and Ms. Marla Frenzel are not pictured.

Retiring Staff Members Bid PB Adieu

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June 13, 2017
May Issue - Full Issue PDF

May Issue – Full Issue PDF

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May 31, 2017
First Pep Rally Brings the Noise and the Spirit

First Pep Rally Brings the Noise and the Spirit

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September 16, 2016
A picnic followed the 9th Grade Orientation event at PB.

Paint Branch Class of 2020 in the House

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August 26, 2016
PB Students Attend White House Event

PB Students Attend White House Event

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May 1, 2015
Ms. Boslego spends some time with incoming 9th graders during orientation. Classes were in full swing this week for all students.

PBHS Open for Business

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August 29, 2014
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