Stolen car discovered in Clarksburg High School parking lot

A stolen vehicle was found in the parking lot at Clarksburg High School at 22500 Wims Road. According to police, the vehicle had been stolen in Rockville on December 31, 2025. The car was unoccupied when it was discovered at the school. Rockville City police describe the suspect who stole the vehicle, which had been left unattended with the engine running in the 800 block of Rockville Pike on New Year's Eve, only as a Hispanic male of unknown age.

Clarksburg High School teacher is a Maryland Teacher of the Year

The Teacher of Year from Montgomery County for 2023 is from Clarksburg High School. Shannon H. McKenzie, a Child Development teacher, was the choice from Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) as the Maryland State Board and Department of Education welcomed a winner from each public school district across the state at a special celebration event this morning in Baltimore. Each public school system selects the teacher who best exemplifies "outstanding work as an educator."

“Maryland’s educators work tirelessly to provide pathways for our students to achieve success and fulfill their dreams,” Maryland Governor Wes Moore said in a statement. “Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year honorees —your dedicated service through education makes our communities stronger and builds a brighter future for Maryland’s children.” In addition to the recognition among her peers, McKenzie will also receive a cash prize and a one-year car lease from Fitzgerald Auto Malls.

Photo courtesy MCPS

Baltimore Ravens sign Clarksburg native Brian Walker

A Clarksburg, Maryland native has a good chance to start his NFL career in the same state. Brian Walker, a tight end who picked up many awards last season as a tight end for Shepherd University, has signed an undrafted free agent agreement with the Baltimore Ravens. At Shepherd in the 2022 season he caught 63 receptions for 799 yards and five touchdowns. 

Prior to college, Walker played for Clarksburg High School. The Ravens are in desperate need of receivers, and star TE Mark Andrews was a surprising shadow of his former self last year (I had him on my fantasy team, so I know this all too well), giving Walker a big opportunity in Charm City.

Photo courtesy Shepherd University

Clarksburg High School student is one of two 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars from Maryland

Two Montgomery County Public Schools students have been named as 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars by the U.S. Department of Education. Sarah Rachel Thomas of Clarksburg High School, and Dhruv Bhandarkar Pai of Montgomery Blair High School, are the two students selected from Maryland for 2022. Students are chosen by the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars based upon their academic excellence, written essays, school evaluations and transcripts, and their community service and leadership records.

"Our 2022 Presidential Scholars represent the best of America, and remind us that when empowered by education, there are no limits to what our young people can achieve," U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said in a statement this morning. "Today, I join President Biden to celebrate a class of scholars whose pursuit of knowledge, generosity of spirit, and exceptional talents bring our nation tremendous pride. Throughout one of the most trying periods in our nation's history and amid our recovery from the pandemic, our students have once again demonstrated their strength and that they have so much to contribute to our country. Thanks to them, I know America's future is bright."

Clarksburg High School students arrested for robbery, gun possession

Montgomery County police arrested five Clarksburg High School students Monday, after one allegedly brought a gun and an additional loaded magazine for it to school, and was then robbed of the gun and his cash-filled wallet by four schoolmates in a school restroom. Officers were alerted by a colleague assigned to the school of the incidents around 1:00 PM Monday.

The gun-toting victim and his four assailants were identified by officers; all five students were arrested. Juveniles were released to their parents' custody; adult students were taken to jail. Police say the investigation is ongoing, but the following suspects have been charged:

• Tyson Brown, age 16, of Clarksburg – charged as an adult with possession of a handgun, robbery, and conspiracy to commit robbery

• Justin Ferguson, age 18, of Gaithersburg, charged with robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery

• Juvenile male, age 15, charged as a juvenile with possession of a handgun and possession of a deadly weapon on school grounds

• Juvenile male, age 15, charged as a juvenile with robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery

• Juvenile male, age 16, charged as a juvenile with robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery