It’s Monday, Oct. 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.
1. No School: No school for Montgomery County Public Schools students or teachers today.
MCPS staff and families:
Just a reminder that there will be no school for students or teachers this Monday. Enjoy the long weekend. pic.twitter.com/a2TMNFLjxA
— MCPS (@MCPS) October 17, 2025
2. Filling Council Vacancy: The county council is taking applications for a temporary councilmember to fill Gabe Albornoz’s seat once he steps down Dec. 1. The application deadline is Nov. 5. See more here.
3. Need for School Repairs ‘Speaks to Years of Neglect’: County Executive Marc Elrich called Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent’s $2.7 billion Capital Improvements budget proposal expensive, but necessary.
4. Municipal Monday:
- Gaithersburg: The mayor and council meet at 7:30 p.m. View agenda
- Rockville: The mayor and council meet at 6:30 p.m. View agenda
5. ICYMI: 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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