Welcome to the Watkins Mill High School Media Center
Welcome back!
We miss you and hope to see you in person later this year! Until then, we will be here for you every day, with all of the resources you need for homework, as well as links to your favorite books, films, websites and more.
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Be sure to join our myMCPS course (Canvas) - click here, look for the Media Center course on your dashboard, and accept your invitation.
- Stay up to date with our Monthly Newsletter - click here
- For the latest Technology Tips - click here
If you need help, or have any questions, we are here for you:
Media Specialist: AnaMaria_Mitton@mcpsmd.org
Media Assistant: Susan_S_Walden@mcpsmd.org
Media Services Technician: Jamani_M_Harris@mcpsmd.org
For technology support, call 240-740-7020, or email: communitytechsupport@mcpsmd.org
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Contests, Scholarships and Job/Volunteer Opportunities:
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click link above for details
Students must be signed into their school account (example: 123456@mcpsmd.net) to access the following documents, which contain usernames and passwords:
TutorMe - free online tutoring, available in any subject, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day (click here to learn how to access)
MCPS Online Databases - complete list
Text Usability Features of MCPS Online Resources
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Explore Destiny Discover, our online catalog of ebooks and audiobooks, plus Collections of resources - homework help, resume writing, college admissions test prep, health and wellness tips, special events, contests and much more
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Log into the SORA reading app to borrow ebooks and audiobooks
- Click here to learn how to sign into SORA
- Click here for video demonstrating SORA tips and special features
- Click here for titles that are Available Now, with no holds or wait times. Titles include many bestsellers and new releases.
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TeenBookCloud offers a large selection of ebooks and audiobooks, with all titles always available (no holds or wait times)
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Explore the Book Recommendations Module in our Canvas course, and click on the image above for a sample of the ebooks and audiobooks available for checkout
Sign up for a free digital library card
MCPL (Montgomery County Public Libraries) offers ebooks, audiobooks, comics, magazines, movies, music, TV, newspapers, reference books, study aids, and much more
- click here to learn how to add MCPL to your SORA account
- Hoopla is a digital collection of ebooks, audiobooks, movies, comics, music and TV shows that are available immediately - click here for more information
- Holds to Go is the MCPL program for borrowing physical books and other materials while libraries are closed. Click here for a flyer in English and Spanish.
Student resources for all ages at MCPL/ Recursos Para Estudiantes Para Todas las Edades en MCPL
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Black History Month, February 1-28, 2021
Journalism forum for students, February 23-25, 2021
- Topic - America's Falling Out with Mass Media
Let's Talk Careers - Engineering; March 10, 10:00-11:30am
College Board BigFuture Days (college fairs), February 6 & 23, March 7 & 11, 2021