Schools Closed on Tuesday
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will be closed on Tuesday. Offices will open two hours late. 11-12 month employees may telework according to MCPS. School and community activities are canceled… Read More
Education
Clases Gratuitas de Computación Virtuales y Presenciales
El Centro de Recursos para Inmigrantes de Gilchrist ofrece clases de computación gratuitas, tanto virtuales como presenciales. Las clases en línea se imparten mediante la plataforma Zoom. Las clases presenciales… Read More
Free Computer Classes Offered by Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center
The Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center is offering free computer classes, both virtual and in-person. Online classes are taught using the Zoom platform. The in-person classes are taught in East County… Read More
Pilot App That Tracks School Bus Underway at MCPS
For parents wondering if their child made it home from school, there’s an app for that – or at least soon will be. Montgomery County Public School District is conducting… Read More
Wootton High School Evacuated For Bomb Threat
UPDATED at 3:30 p.m. Montgomery County Police determined that a bomb threat at Wootton High School was not valid. ____________________________________________________ Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville is being evacuated… Read More
Montgomery County Schools Will Again Charge for Summer Classes
Students taking summer school credits may be subject to a fee for the first time in several years. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) used its federal Elementary and Secondary School… Read More
County Seeks Black Veterans’ Stories for Virtual Tribute
Montgomery County Commission on Veterans Affairs will honor Black veterans with virtual tributes on its website during Black History Month. Also during Black History Month, the commission will recognize the… Read More
Report: MCPS Should Strengthen Romantic Relationship Disclosure Requirements
A report by the Montgomery County Inspector General’s office declared allegations of misconduct by senior Montgomery County Public School officials “unsubstantiated.” However, the report that was released Wednesday did note… Read More
College Admissions Event Set for Thursday
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) invites high school seniors to a college admissions event Thursday, Jan. 11. Students interview with college representatives and receive an on-the-spot admissions decision. The event… Read More
Saturday School Activities Continue on Schedule
Citing warming temperatures and the pre-salting of main roads, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will hold all scheduled activities Saturday. MCPS issued the following alert early Saturday morning: “Due to… Read More
Swastika Found In Front of Germantown Middle School
A swastika was found in front of Kingsview Middle School in Germantown Thursday morning as staff and students were arriving to start the school day. Staff at the school removed… Read More
Students Involved in Fight at B-CC High School on First Day Back from Break
A fight involving two students took place at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School on Wednesday, the first day back from winter break, a spokesperson for MCPS confirmed to MCM. The fight… Read More