Katie West BRES Principal

Mother to the 2 greatest kids in town, wife to my bff, and proud principal at Bayard Rustin, the most beautiful school in MCPS!

[Katie West BRES Principal @RustinPrincipal]

So proud of the Richard Montgomery HS Class of 2026! Joanna Lohman brought us to tears, and our grads got us on our feet. Rocket 🚀 nation is the pride of the RM cluster!! @MCPS @RMHS_principal @Monique4RKV

[Katie West BRES Principal @RustinPrincipal]

Yesterday was a cup-filling kind of day, from the @GOTRMoCo 5K practice to start the day, and ending with the @thegivingsquare Kids for Kids Fund gala where we presented a $1000 check to @redwigglerfarm, an amazingly deserving farming co-op in Clarksburg @MCPS

[Katie West BRES Principal @RustinPrincipal]

Happy 6-7 day of school @MCPS!!

[Katie West BRES Principal @RustinPrincipal]

Bayard Rustin’s newest staff members in the Red Fox family are official after Day 1 with kids in the building! So happy to welcome these AMAZING new teachers to our team. It’s going to be the BEST year. @MCPS #Year8FeelingGreat

[Katie West BRES Principal @RustinPrincipal]

Today was a great cherry on top of a wonderful summer of looking ahead. And BIG NEWS @MCPS! This dynamic duo is becoming a tremendous trio with the addition of our newest AP, Mrs. Kerrin Torres. She’s already a beloved member of the Redfox Fam 🦊❤️ #WestRosenbergTorres #DreamTeam

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Welcome to MealViewer, MCPS! 🍽️

Now you can check school menus, nutritional info, allergens and your student's favorite meals. VIEW IT HERE: https://t.co/tcgxAnkLfa

[Katie West BRES Principal @RustinPrincipal]

What a funny week it’s been with our underground staff spirit week! Yesterday was prom, and it was so fun to take prom pics after the staff meeting! We kept the fun coming with beach day today—we’re dreaming of warm weather and always outdoor recess! #SchoolCulture @MCPS

[Katie West BRES Principal @RustinPrincipal]

“Anything but a cup” day for the underground staff spirit day was hilarious. Here were a few favorites! Bringing the fun to keep spirits up all season long ❤️🦊

[Katie West BRES Principal @RustinPrincipal]

We had such a beautiful night serving up over 2,000 meals with love. I’m so thankful for our Red Fox Family ❤️🦊

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🦃🍂 Thanksgiving is here at MCPS! Blair High School is serving meals to students, while Bayard Rustin Elementary School is hosting a Thanksgiving event for families. Who’s ready for the holiday!?

[Jennifer Rushin @MCPSPE]

Bayard Rustin Bike Rodeo in action!

Thank you @MCDOTNow for providing students with the authentic experience of riding and bike safety! 🚴🏾🛴⚠️

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@CaraGrant11

[Katie West BRES Principal @RustinPrincipal]

So excited to work with such an amazing champion for children. Thank you @DrADM75 for your support and mentorship. It’s going to be an EPIC year @MCPS

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

On Juneteenth, we commemorate the anniversary of the delayed news of freedom reaching the enslaved people of Galveston, Texas. Let’s keep building on the work of the generations who came before us and making sure that the arc of the moral universe continues to bend towards justice.

[Katie West BRES Principal @RustinPrincipal]

I had the BEST time at the end of year picnic with my red Fox family! Dunk tank, food trucks, mini horse races and inflatables…but the best of all is always the hugs and connecting with the best students in @MCPS and their awesome families. ❤️🦊Thank you to the best PTA ever!

[Katie West BRES Principal @RustinPrincipal]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful day with us @RMHS_principal! And beautiful remarks by @Monique4RKV ❤️
So proud to be in the best cluster in all of @MCPS!

[Alicia Deeny @RMHS_principal]

So much RM Pride for our cluster principals!! Thanks Principals Staton, Rogovoy, Alter and West!! @CraigStaton2 @RustinPrincipal @BytesFromBella

[Katie West BRES Principal @RustinPrincipal]

@drsnowflack Kids laughing and playing together. Best soundtrack to life I could ever imagine 🦊❤️

[Katie West BRES Principal @RustinPrincipal]

It was a beautiful day with our Kids for Kids philanthropists group heading to
@ComfortCases to pack care cases for children in foster care. Our kids gave of their time and their hearts in service of others—we’re raising good humans in the Red Fox family! @MCPS @thegivingsquare

[Katie West BRES Principal @RustinPrincipal]

It was a beautiful event and our students had a blast sharing about our student-run Rainbow Club and the inclusive spaces we create for every student. Very proud principal and thankful for this amazing team 🦊❤️🌈 @MCPS

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Celebrate Pride Community Day at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School on June 1.

This family-friendly event will feature a talent show, games and a DJ. You'll also hear from the keynote speaker, Hill Werth, an internationally recognized trans-non-binary artist.

[Katie West BRES Principal @RustinPrincipal]

We had a beautiful spring concert, with acts by our instrumental musicians, chorus and (new this year) our Latin dance club! Such a special night and a showcase of the amazing work of Ms. Fink, Mr. Morden and Ms. A! 🎶💃🏽🎤❤️🦊@KFink_Music @MCPS_Music @MCPS

[Katie West BRES Principal @RustinPrincipal]

Field day is always one of my favorite end of the year activities and today did not disappoint! Our amazing PE teachers and volunteers brought on the fun, and the kids had a blast while practicing good sportsmanship and teamwork! @MCPS @CaraGrant11 @RushinPhysEd

[Katie West BRES Principal @RustinPrincipal]

Had a blast at the Girls on the Run 5k today! Love this tradition and seeing lots of friends from our @MCPS family coming together to celebrate wellness and fun. And my running buddy was a BEAST! @MCPSWellAware #GOTR