‘Councilmember for a Day’ Deadline Extended
The deadline to register for the student video contest sponsored by Councilmember Craig Rice has been extended to Thursday, Sept. 22. Deadline extended! MCPS students in grades 8-12 have until… Read More
Education
147 MCPS Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the semifinalists in the 2023 competition Sept. 14. 147 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students were named National Merit semifinalists. The semifinalists will now… Read More
El Condado Llevará a Cabo una Sesión Informativa Sobre Crianza Temporal
Una próxima sesión informativa busca brindar detalles sobre cómo convertirse en padres de crianza temporal. La reunión tendrá lugar en Zoom el 21 de septiembre de 6:30 p.m. a 8… Read More
County to Hold Information Session on Foster Parenting
An upcoming information session will provide residents with details about how to become a foster parent. The meeting will take place on Zoom on Sept. 21. from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., according… Read More
Política Revisada de MCPS Enfatiza que no se Permite el uso de Teléfonos en Clase
Los teléfonos inteligentes y otros dispositivos móviles personales no emitidos por las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS), solo se pueden usar para actividades educativas oficiales mientras se está… Read More
MCPS Revised Policy Stresses No Phones in Class
Smart phones and other personal mobile devices not issued by Montgomery County Public Schools only can be used for official educational activities while in school, according to MCPS’s revised policy.… Read More
McKnight Addresses Questions About Kid Museum Contract
Last week, the Board of Education (BOE) awarded a $2.37 million dollar contract to the Kid Museum, a Bethesda-based local non-profit specializing in science, technology, engineering, and math [STEM] programs.… Read More
MCPS Will Provide Gun Education at High School Assemblies
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), in partnership with the County State’s Attorney’s Office and police, will offer high school students gun education lessons at assemblies this upcoming fall. “Students will… Read More
No Weapon Found at B-CC High; School Dismissed on Time
Responding to a call from a student’s parent who said another student might have a gun, Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School went into lockdown Wednesday morning. At 9:55 a.m. B-CC administration… Read More
B-CC High School in Lockdown Following Reports of Student With Weapon
UPDATED Sept. 14 at 11:10 a.m. No gun was found at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School. The lockdown is lifted, and students will be let out at the regular early dismissal… Read More
High School Wellness Centers Should Be Fully Staffed by October
Officials expect county high school wellness centers to be fully staffed by October. As of last week, just over half of wellness centers have hired staff, said Mark Hodge, Acting… Read More
County Public Libraries Announce Free Virtual Career Classes in September
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will offer free online and in-person workshops and one-on-one sessions for job seekers and entrepreneurs throughout September. The objectives of the workshops are aimed at… Read More