Sligo Middle School Educator Wins MCPS Teacher of the Year
Every morning — in the days before online learning — when students walked through the doors of Sligo Middle School in Silver Spring, they were greeted by Inge Chichester, a… Read More
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New Grad Mobile Giving Students Graduation Experience During COVID-19
The Grad Mobile is giving high school and college seniors an actual graduation experience during the coronavirus pandemic. Grad Mobile creator Michael Rosman of Baltimore has made his rounds to… Read More
Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes Joins Councilmember Jawando’s Virtual Storytime
Montgomery County councilmember Will Jawando had a special guest during his Virtual Storytime on Thursday morning. Olympic gold medal gymnast Dominique Dawes and owner of the Dominique Dawes Gymnastic Academy in Clarksburg… Read More
MCPS Virtual Town Hall Aims to Reconnect With LGBTQ+ Community
Montgomery County Public Schools will be hosting a virtual Pride Town Hall on Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The goal is to reconnect MCPS LGBTQ+ youth, families, and the local… Read More
Fields Road Elementary Student Wins Gaithersburg Junior Mayor Contest
A fourth grade student at Fields Road Elementary student will serve as the the City of Gaithersburg’s 2020 Junior Mayor. Hayden Sandlin wrote an essay reimagining Gaithersburg as a more… Read More
Husband, Wife Teacher Tandem at Northwest High School Make Creative Music Video for Graduates
A husband and wife team – both English teachers at Northwest High School – have come up with a very creative way to congratulate high school graduates. Charles and Lynn… Read More
Montgomery County High Schools Honor Their Seniors
COVID-19 caused a disruption in many festivities, including the senior year of high school students. Surely, 2020 vision did not see this coming. To make up for the disappointment, Montgomery… Read More
Chef Andres to Address MCPS Class of 2020 During Virtual Graduation
Chef Jose Andres will address the Montgomery County Public Schools Class of 2020 during its virtual graduation Sunday, June 7. Andres, of Bethesda, is a humanitarian and founder of World… Read More
SMOB-Elect Nick Asante Will Focus on Inequality
As the newly-elected Student Member of the Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education, Nicholas Asante wants every student who needs one to receive a Chromebook at the start of… Read More
Watch: Fauci, General Powell to Speak at Montgomery College Commencement Ceremony
Montgomery College will celebrate the graduating class of 2020 with a virtual commencement ceremony Friday, May 22 at 10 a.m. College President DeRionne Pollard and Board of Trustees Chair Gloria… Read More
County PTA Addresses New MCPS Online Learning Phase and Grading System
Montgomery County Public Schools recently entered Phase III of online learning for students. There’s also a new grading system in place. These are some of the educational adjustments both students and parents face during… Read More
Montgomery County Native Scott Van Pelt Shares Special Message for 2020 Graduating Seniors
ESPN anchor Scott Van Pelt has always worn his Maryland roots on his sleeve. Born in Brookeville, Van Pelt attended Flower Valley Elementary School in Rockville and graduated from Sherwood… Read More