County to Reopen 13 Libraries by June 14
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) announced May 10 they would begin reopening branches to the public. On June 1, six of the 22 county libraries will reopen after being closed… Read More
Education
End of Year Townhall for MCPS Students Highlights ‘Year of Resilience’
Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) Nick Asante held an end-of-year townhall for students on Saturday. The discussion centered on “Recapping the Year… Read More
Evento de MCPS para Hablar sobre los Desafíos de la Comunidad LGBTQ en las Escuelas
El tercer evento anual Foro Orgullo o “Pride Town Hall” se llevará a cabo virtualmente de 6:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m. el miércoles 26 de mayo. El evento incluirá un… Read More
MCPS Announces High School Graduation Dates, Speakers
More than 11,000 Montgomery County Public Schools students will receive high school diplomas in commencement ceremonies this year. The high school commencement season is set to begin Wednesday, June 2,… Read More
Holds to Go Services Ending at Six County Public Libraries May 22
With six Montgomery County Public Library (MCPL) branches scheduled to reopen June 1, the libraries announced Thursday that the Holds to Go service at the six branches ends Saturday, May… Read More
Cinco Días Presencial será el Nuevo año Escolar de MCPS Aunque Habrá Opción Virtual
Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) anunciaron que el nuevo año escolar, que comienza el 31 de agosto de 2021, se llevará a cabo de manera presencial y… Read More
MCPS Relaxes COVID-19 Restrictions for Athletes, Graduates
Montgomery County Public Schools Wednesday issued guidelines for upcoming graduations and details about student athletics. High school graduations will still be held at individual schools but now families will be… Read More
‘You Have Done Us A Great Service’: Council Lauds Retiring School Superintendent Smith
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Jack Smith was praised for his leadership through the pandemic and his push for equity for all students as his June 1 retirement date nears.… Read More
Dr. Pollard Explains Process to Choose Next Montgomery College President
During a virtual town hall hosted by Montgomery College (MC) on Monday, outgoing President Dr. DeRionne Pollard explained the process of choosing the person that will fill her shoes. Dr.… Read More
Elrich Names Committee Members for ‘Reimagining School Safety and Students’ Well-Being Initiative’
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced the 32 members of a new steering committee tasked with leading discussion and implementation of recommendations for reimagining safety and mental health supports in… Read More
County Launches ‘Take Your Shot’ Video Contest for Middle and High Schoolers
Montgomery County middle and high schoolers can enter the county’s “Take Your Shot” video contest to encourage young people to discuss the importance of getting COVID-19 vaccinated. According to a… Read More
Outgoing President Dr. Pollard: ‘Montgomery College Has Been Truly One of the Most Profound Experiences’
Montgomery College (MC) President Dr. DeRionne P. Pollard has accepted a new position as the next president of Nevada State College, a four-year, comprehensive public institution in Henderson, NV. Since… Read More