MCPS’ Salvadoran employees remain at work
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Salvadorans with work visas in the U.S. expired on Wednesday, Sept. 9. That change triggered concern for the more than 43 thousand community members who… Read More
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6-year-old girl with autism allegedly assaulted at Gaithersburg school, principal responds to news reports
A 6-year-old girl with autism was allegedly assaulted by another student Friday, Aug. 28, while attending Flower Hill Elementary School in Gaithersburg, according to a report by local news outlet… Read More
Magruder student charged after 2 separate weapons cases prompt school hold
Montgomery County police charged a Magruder High School student Thursday morning after two Magruder High School separate weapons cases at the school prompted a “hold status.” Police said officers detained… Read More
Wootton petition to keep school building open advances
The Community and Education Policy Alliance (CEPA) announced its appeal challenging the closing of the physical property known as Wootton High School will move forward. That press release follows the… Read More
Three schools cut the ribbon for back to school
Two brand new elementary schools, and a senior high held ribbon cutting ceremonies ahead the new school year. JoAnn Lelack Elementary School in Silver Spring, Burtonsville Elementary School and Poolesville… Read More
Maryland schools superintendent visits Silver Spring’s Odessa Shannon & Argyle Middle Schools to kick-off academic year
As part of an annual tradition, Maryland’s Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carey M. Wright, along with local education leaders, visited two schools in Montgomery County to kick off the new… Read More
After tumultuous year, students start school ready for fresh start
On the first day of school Tuesday, Blake High School students walked into the building hopeful about a new start after an academic year that included an on-campus shooting. “Everyone… Read More
Sherwood High School staff member recovers after cardiac arrest
A Sherwood High School staff member is recovering after coworkers saved his life during a cardiac arrest this week. The Sherwood staffer went into cardiac arrest Monday. It happened during… Read More
Nuevo año escolar llega con nueva política de celulares, recortes de personal y mejoras de seguridad
Estudiantes y personal de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) regresaron a clases el martes para iniciar un nuevo año escolar marcado por una política actualizada sobre celulares,… Read More
New school year starts with updated cell phone policy, job cuts
Montgomery County Public Schools students and staff headed back to class Tuesday as the new school year started. This year begins with changes including an updated cell phone policy, widespread… Read More
MCPS drops back-to-school music video
Montgomery County Public School Superintendent Thomas Taylor kept up his annual back-to-school tradition by releasing a new music video Monday to mark the new school year starting Tuesday. This year’s… Read More
New video app aims to better connect the community with county services
Montgomery County recently announced the launch of an app called Connect Montgomery. The new mobile platform aims to bring together, in one place, informational videos about local announcements, programs and… Read More