Raskin Announces Annual High School Artists Competition
It is time once again for high school students to submit their artwork for a chance to have it displayed in the U.S. Capitol. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8th) announced Monday… Read More
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Council Reacts to Superintendent’s Resignation; Calls for Public Updates
After learning that Dr. Monifa McKnight was no longer Superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), members of the County Council members issued a statement calling on the Board of… Read More
Superintendente McKnight Renuncia en Acuerdo Mutuo con la Junta Escolar
La Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery y la Superintendente Escolar, Dra. Monifa McKnight, acordaron mutuamente separarse a partir del viernes, según un comunicado enviado por la Junta. McKnight… Read More
McKnight Steps Down; Superintendent and BOE ‘Mutually Agree to Separate’
The Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) and School Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight mutually agreed to separate, effective Friday, according to a statement sent out by the BOE. McKnight issued… Read More
12 de Febrero Abre la Inscripción para los Programas de Primavera
Quienes viven en el condado de Montgomery pueden registrarse para la mayoría de los programas y actividades de primavera, a partir del lunes 12 de febrero a las 6:30 a… Read More
Mark Your Calendars: County Opens Registration for Spring Programs on Feb. 12
County residents may register for most spring programs and activities starting on Monday, Feb. 12 at 6:30 a.m. Registration for a few programs—Bone Builders, Day Trippers, and Senior Outdoor Adventures… Read More
Essay Contest on Self-Driving Cars Awards Scholarship Money
Interested in autonomous vehicle technology? High school juniors and seniors in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia are encouraged to write an essay for a chance at a college scholarship. Partners for… Read More
Blair High School Principal Announces Retirement ‘With Mixed Emotions’
After 33 years with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), including 13 years as Montgomery Blair High principal, Renay Johnson announced her retirement, effective July 1. In a letter to Blair… Read More
Latest Iteration of Kids Day Out Keeps Students Active Outside the Classroom
Kids Day Out, offered jointly by Montgomery County Recreation and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), had its most recent day of out-of-school activities for elementary schoolers Monday. The program encourages… Read More
Guide to Lunar New Year Celebrations
The Lunar New Year—also commonly known as Chinese New Year—begins Saturday, Feb. 10 and marks the start of the Year of the Dragon. Lunar New Year is considered the most… Read More
El Concejo Busca Transparencia en la Próxima Audiencia Escolar
Aunque la Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery decide cómo opera el distrito escolar, dos comités del concejo del condado llevarán a cabo una audiencia conjunta el 8 de… Read More
Memories of Tommy Raskin Shine Through on Kindness Day
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8) looked overwhelmed Saturday as he wandered through Piney Branch Elementary School talking and shaking hands with the hundreds of people who brought donations of all… Read More