MCPS Begins Student Laptop Distribution
Montgomery County Public Schools began distributing laptops to students today outside of all high schools and some elementary schools. The laptops are reserved for students who do not have access… Read More
Education
MCPS Superintendent Smith Updates Plans for Online Learning, Laptops, Meals and Spring Break
Gov. Larry Hogan and State School Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon extended the closure of all Maryland public schools through April 24, 2020, Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Jack Smith announced… Read More
Maryland Pursuing Waiver For Standardized Tests
Maryland State Superintendent Karen Salmon on Tuesday requested permission from the state Board of Education to submit a waiver for standardized testing. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. Department… Read More
MCPS Online Learning Starts March 30, Chromebook Distribution Begins Thursday
Montgomery County Public Schools is preparing its move to online learning on March 30. Jack Smith, superintendent of MCPS, said in a video following the statewide announcement that Maryland Public… Read More
Escuelas Públicas de Maryland Cierran hasta el 24 de Abril
Todas las escuelas públicas de Maryland están cerradas por cuatro semanas adicionales, hasta el 24 de abril. La superintendente estatal Karen Salmon anunció la decisión en una conferencia de prensa,… Read More
All Maryland Public Schools Closed Until April 24
All Maryland public schools are closed for an additional four weeks until April 24. State Superintendent Karen Salmon announced the decision at a press conference Wednesday. On March 12, Gov.… Read More
‘MoCo Students for Change’ Provides Platform to Cope with Coronavirus Crisis
Cancellations and closures have become commonplace the last couple of weeks. Social distancing guidelines have been put in place to help prevent the spread of the virus and with schools closed,… Read More
Whetstone Elementary Employee Tests Positive for Coronavirus
An employee at Whetstone Elementary School in Montgomery Village has tested positive for coronavirus, the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services confirmed. The case is the first positive… Read More
Two COVID-19 Cases Confirmed at Montgomery College
A Montgomery College female student and employee tested positive for COVID-19, although the college would not say which campus or campuses were involved. However, Marcus Rosano, college spokesperson, said that… Read More
University of Maryland Plans to Honor Graduating Class Despite Cancelling Spring Commencement
The University of Maryland’s President Wallace Loh announced this morning in a schoolwide email that the school is working on planning an in-person or virtual commencement for the graduating class… Read More
MCPS Awaiting Guidance from State on School Closures
The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Board of Education is awaiting guidance from state officials about whether to extend the current school closures, Deputy Superintendent Monifa McKnight said during a… Read More
Here’s an Updated List of County Closures and Cancellations
Social distancing has become the new norm as we conform to life during the coronavirus pandemic. Although schools and public facilities are closed, some Montgomery County offices remain open for business… Read More