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5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 25, In Montgomery County

It’s Monday, Aug. 25, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.

1. Transition Day: While Tuesday is the first day of school for all Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students, today is MCPS’ first-ever Transition Day for students attending a new school for the first time.

2. School District Working to End Backlog of Criminal Background Checks: All MCPS staff have been fingerprinted, but there remains a backlog of employees whose records have not been added to the FBI’s Record of Arrest and Prosecution database or Child Protective Services.

School District Working to End Backlog of Criminal Background Checks

3. School Bus Rules of the Road for Drivers: With the new school year starting, Montgomery County drivers will encounter school buses during their commutes or regular driving hours. Here are some rules of the road to remember as school gets back in session.

School Bus Rules of the Road for MoCo Drivers

4. Free Vaccinations: Students can get free school-required vaccinations at several county-run locations. See more here.

5. Back to School Preview: Here is a preview of what’s coming this MCPS school year. 

Back to School: A Preview of What’s Coming to MCPS in ’25-’26

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