It’s Friday, Oct. 17, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.
1. Albornoz to Step Down: Councilmember Gabe Albornoz, who previously announced he will not seek re-election, announced he will officially leave his at-large seat Dec. 1.
2. No School: No school for Montgomery County Public Schools students today.
FYI, MCPS students and families. pic.twitter.com/SOvBaxZg8i
— MCPS (@MCPS) October 16, 2025
3. Support for Furloughed Workers: From 7-9 p.m. at Blair High School in Silver Spring, there will be a support event for furloughed federal workers. See more here.
4. School Board Begins Discussion on Next Year’s Calendar: Board of Education members received four versions of the 2026-2027 school calendar during their Thursday meeting.
5. Parents Share Concerns: A growing number of parents and students are speaking out about their concerns about a proposal to eventually close down Silver Spring International Middle School, a nearly 100-year-old campus located on Wayne Avenue that is in dire need of repairs.
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