Rockville High School is a four-year high school in Rockville, Maryland, United States. The school was founded in 1968 and its current building was completed in August 2004. Rockville High School is based in Montgomery County, Maryland. As of 2009, enrollment was 1,243 students. Earle B. Wood Middle School is the only feeder school for Rockville High School.The original building underwent renovation starting in the 2002-2003 school year, and was completed by the start of the 2004-2005 school year. During the two years of renovation, RHS students attended Northwood High School.Rockville High School was the only high school in Maryland that had a pipe band. The band originated at nearby Robert E. Peary High School in 1961 and moved to RHS when Peary High closed in 1984. The Montgomery County Board of Education cut the funding for the pipe band after the 2016-17 school year.Journalism AcademyThe Journalism Academy provides a positive and challenging learning environment that contributes to the high expectations for academic excellence and lifelong learning. Students can explore the world of journalism and improve their writing skills in a fast-paced, hands-on and supportive environment. The academy offers 8 different courses that students can take which include Journalism, TV and Radio Production, and Yearbook. Most academy members take an average three AP courses and are also heavily involved in extra-curricular activities. Academy students work in the community, workplace, and the school cluster to disseminate effective, well-researched, exciting productions across the journalism spectrum.
