Racist Graffiti at Whitman High Being Investigated
Racist graffiti was found Saturday morning on the grounds of Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda. According to school principal Robert Dodd, the n-word and a drawing of a noose… Read More
Education
Albornoz Aborda Tema de Salud Mental Tras las Tres Muertes de Estudiantes de MCPS
El Concejal Gabe Albornoz abordó la necesidad de mejorar los servicios de salud mental después de la noticia de que tres estudiantes de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery… Read More
Albornoz Addresses Need for Mental Health Resources Following Three Recent Student Deaths
Councilmember Gabe Albornoz addressed the need for improved mental health services following the news that three Montgomery County Public School students died by suicide in the last two weeks. “…[W]e… Read More
Harris, Dasgupta Still Ahead; Final School Board Results Expected Soon
As of 9 a.m. Thursday, Lynne Harris and Sunil Dasgupta remain the two top vote getters for the Montgomery County Board of Election at-large seat, according to unofficial results from… Read More
County Public Libraries Condemn Racial Injustice, Introduces ‘Anti-Racist Reads’ Book Lists
Montgomery County Public Libraries issued a statement promoting racial equity and introduced new “Anti-racist Reads” book lists for the community. The message, released by MCPL Director Anita Vassallo on behalf… Read More
Montgomery College to Host Virtual Race-Based Trauma Event
Montgomery College will host a virtual event, “Race-Based Trauma and Its Impact on Student College Persistence,” on Wednesday, June 10 from 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Throughout the event, students… Read More
MCPS Asking Parents, Guardians For Preferences on Summer School Programs
MCPS is seeking parents’ and guardians’ input on this year’s upcoming summer school programs through a recently released survey. Despite the school year having ended early due to COVID-19, MCPS… Read More
MCPS Pregunta a los Padres de Familia sobre Programas de Verano
Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS, por sus siglas en inglés) lanzó una encuesta especial para que los padres de familia indiquen sus preferencias en torno a los… Read More
Residents Invited to Community Discussion About Policing
There will be a town hall-style listening session about policing in Montgomery County on Monday, June 8, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. County Council Vice President Tom Hucker, Councilmember Will… Read More
MCPS Virtual Ceremony Honors Graduating Seniors With Celebrity Speakers
Montgomery County Public Schools hosted a star-studded virtual ceremony Sunday night for over 12,000 graduating seniors across the county. The virtual graduation comes amid a period of academic uncertainty, as… Read More
MCPS Releases Updates on Summer School Programs, New Grading Options Tool
Montgomery County Public Schools released important updates including information on the new Grading Options Tool and summer school programs. A variety of summer learning opportunities for elementary and secondary students will be… Read More
Photos: Good Counsel Students Organize Protest in Olney Sunday
Several Black Lives Matter protests – demanding racial justice after the death of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis – took place in Montgomery County over the weekend,… Read More