MCPS Winter Break Opportunities for Kids
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) released a list of in-person and virtual opportunities for students during days when they’re out of school, according to an MCPS press release. With winter… Read More
Education
MCPS Considerará Cierres Individuales si las Escuelas Cumplen con Ciertos Criterios de Brote
Durante una conferencia de prensa virtual el lunes, los funcionarios locales enfatizaron su compromiso de mantener abiertas las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) para el aprendizaje en persona.… Read More
MCPS Will Consider Individual Closures If Schools Hit Certain Criteria for Outbreak
During a virtual media briefing Monday, local officials stressed their commitment to keeping Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) open for in-person learning. But they added they will consider closing individual… Read More
Williams Vows to Lead Montgomery College through ‘Inequities and Injustices’
Jermaine Williams, the new president of Montgomery College, promised to help students overcome the “inequities and injustices” that were exacerbated during the pandemic and enable them to become successful in… Read More
‘You Should Be Able to Feel Safe at School’
This month, students at Seneca Valley High School in Germantown evacuated twice in one week due to safety threats, including reports of a bomb threat. They sheltered in place in… Read More
Students at Seneca Valley Want Officials to Better Ensure Safety
Students at Seneca Valley High School and beyond want school administration and political leaders to better ensure school safety following recent threats and violence. “All the shelters-in-place, the lockdowns, the… Read More
MCPS: Las Amenazas de las Redes Sociales Contra las Escuelas no son Creíbles
Las amenazas de violencia el viernes en las redes sociales contra las escuelas no son creíbles, dijeron las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS), en un mensaje el jueves.… Read More
Minority Business Communities Convene for Annual Legislative Breakfast
The African American, Asian and Hispanic business communities came together on Thursday for the 21st Annual Minority Legislative Breakfast. The three host organizations are: The African American Chamber of Commerce… Read More
MCPS: Games During Winter Break Canceled, All Others Still On
Despite a surge in positive COVID tests in schools, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced Friday afternoon that games and practices can continue as scheduled because of the vaccination requirement… Read More
Jermaine Williams Named President of Montgomery College
Jermaine Williams, president of Nassau Community College in Garden City, New York, was named the next president of Montgomery College. Williams has almost 20 years of experience in higher education.… Read More
Shepherd’s Table Serves Up 2 Millionth Meal
The smell of bar-b-que ribs, corn on the cob and corn muffins, and cinnamon butter filled the dining room as Shepherd’s Table board members served dinner Thursday, the 38th anniversary of… Read More
MCPS: Social Media Threats Against Schools Not Credible
Social media threats of violence against schools on Friday are not credible, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) said in a message Thursday. “There is no indication that these messages have… Read More