Vending Machine Rewards Students with Books
Just like using a soda or snack machine, a student inserts the coin, types in the number of a book and then – plunk – a brand-new book is the… Read More
Education
Budget Problems Raise Questions over Blueprint’s Future at MCPS
Weeks of debate in Annapolis over the state’s education budget—particularly funding for the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future—have stirred concern over how potential cuts could impact Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS),… Read More
County Robotics Teams Compete for Spot at FIRST Robotics League Championship
Two robotics teams from Montgomery County high schools are among 49 teams competing for a spot in the FIRST Robotics League Chesapeake Region District Championships from April 3 – 6 … Read More
County to Host Pedestrian Safety Day in Rockville on May 10
Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will host a free, family-friendly Community Safety Day on Saturday, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Carver Educational Services Center… Read More
MCPS to Host Virtual Career Information Session for Federal Workers
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will hold a virtual career information session on Wednesday, April 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. The session aims to help federal workers explore job… Read More
Local Students Mark 11th Year of 1,000 Acts of Kindness in One Day
Covenant Life School (CLS) is hosting its 11th annual Servathon on April 17, a day dedicated to completing over 1,000 acts of community service. Students will engage in 1,000 service… Read More
Hijab Incident at Clarksburg School Resolved
Late last month MCM received a news submission regarding an incident at a Clarksburg school. In the email the writer wanted to know the outcome when an 8-year-old girl was… Read More
Cuts by Department of Education Impact School System
Late Friday afternoon, the Department of Education (DOE) sent letters to all 50 states announcing cuts to funding. On Monday of this week, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)… Read More
Police Investigate Threat at Wootton High School
Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville brought its athletes off the fields and back into the school building Wednesday afternoon while Montgomery County Police officers investigated a nearby incident… Read More
Watkins Mill On Lockdown Following Assault
Updated April 2 at 3:30 p.m. Watkins Mill students have been dismissed for the day. Montgomery County police officers are investigating an assault on a student. ______________________ Watkins Mill High… Read More
Free Workshops Help Former Federal Employees Navigate Career Transitions
Two free virtual workshops will help former federal employees and other workers 50 and older transition to new careers. These sessions provide strategies for networking, job searching, and using current… Read More
Twinbrook Community Cares For Its Elementary School
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) were closed Monday, but it was hard to tell at Twinbrook Elementary where students of all ages were creating a wellness space, planting trees and… Read More