ABOUT OUR TEAM
Montgomery County's First Student-Run SSL Club!
Traditionally, students do SSL activities that are created by other well-established organizations. For our team, we create our own projects and manage SSL ourselves. We're officially recognized by MCPS
Our Mission
MCPS has 23 Title 1 schools, meaning that each of those schools has a high population of students who come from low-income families. Our mission is to positively impact those schools and their surrounding community through educational means.
Our Origins
This club was created in early 2017 with the goal of finding a way to give back to our community. As the year went on, we found a passion for education and giving students more opportunities to explore subjects and topics they wouldn't have otherwise been exposed to.
Our Team
Our team is comprised of Walt Whitman High School students who are dedicated to making changes! We come from a variety of backgrounds, and we are ready to develop new ideas.
Schools Reached
- Wheaton Woods Elementary School
- Broad Acres Elementary School
- Parkland Middle School Cluster
- Oak View Elementary School
-Highland View Elementary School
Team Impact
Through emails, social media posts, and comments from the community, our recognition has enabled us to expand our reach.
"STEM night was such a hit along with the mini-before school STEM activities we have been doing since January, we are adding a STEM teacher position to the school. All students in grades 3-5 will have a STEM class weekly. See what you all started!!!"
- Mr. Cline, Oak View Elementary School Principal
Team Milestones
2017 - Present
2017 - Team Formation
September 2017 - First plans and meeting with MCPS SSL coordinator
December 2018 - First event at Oak View ES!
February 2018 - First event at Wheaton Woods ES!
April 2018 - First Grant Based Project: YSA!
June 2018 - First Edu. Collab at Oak View, our flagship!
May 2019 - Received 33rd Annual Dr. Nancy Dworkin
Butterfly Award for Community Service
November 2020 - We launched our first virtual event!
December 2020 - Started tutoring program with Oak View
December 2021 - Online event with Oak View
March 2022 - STEM Night with Wheaton Woods
December 2018 - First event @ middle school: Parkland MS
June 2022 - Edu Collab with Oak View
March 2019 - First event at Summit Hall ES!
November 2022 - STEM Night with Oak View