New SMOB Looks Forward to Making a Difference
Praneel Suvarna, the new Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB), was sworn in Monday. MCM talked to the incoming and outgoing SMOBs. Suvarna, a rising senior at Clarksburg… Read More
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New Student Member of the School Board Suvarna Sworn In
The school board formally installed its 47th Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) on Monday. Praneel Suvarna, an incoming senior at Clarksburg High School, now begins his one-year… Read More
Locations Throughout County Offering Free Meals During Summer
Schools and community organizations are offering free lunches at 144 locations throughout the summer for children 18 years or younger, According to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), the Summer Meals… Read More
Groups Speak Out Against Chief Jones’ New Job with County Public Schools
Although retiring Police Chief Marcus Jones hasn’t started his new role as Chief of Security and Compliance for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), several groups are speaking out against his… Read More
In New Position, Jones Aims to Clarify Role of Officers in Schools
In his new position with the school system, Police Chief Marcus Jones aims to clarify the role of police in schools. Jones will retire from the county police department next… Read More
New School Superintendent Brings Rhyming Flair to the Job
If his work in Stafford County, Va. is any indication of things to come, new Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor is ready to get into a… Read More
Report Finds MCPS Improperly Acquired Services to Handle Beidleman Media Attention
An investigation found Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) used improper methods to obtain more than $200,000 in services primarily used to manage publicity surrounding allegations against a former principal. According… Read More
El Jubilado Jefe de Policía Jones Será Parte de MCPS
En un anuncio sorpresa, la Junta Escolar aprobó por unanimidad al jefe de policía del condado, Marcus Jones, para un nuevo puesto como Jefe de Seguridad y Cumplimiento de las… Read More
Retiring Police Chief Jones Appointed to MCPS; New School Superintendent Appointed
In a surprise announcement, the school board unanimously approved county Police Chief Marcus Jones to a new position as Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Chief of Security and Compliance Tuesday… Read More
MCPS to Release New Harassment Reporting System and Process Handbook by Aug. 26
MCPS will release a new harassment reporting system and process handbook by Aug. 26, school system officials stated during a joint County Council’s Education and Culture and Audit Committee hearing… Read More
New Superintendent Taylor Shares Message with MCPS Community, Asks for Feedback
The newly-named superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) shared a message and feedback survey with MCPS families and staff on Tuesday. “I believe in the potential of MCPS,” Dr.… Read More
MCPS’ Policies on Handling Complaints ‘In Progress’; 10 Employees Terminated
Members of Montgomery County council met with the county Inspector General Megan Limarzi and three members of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) staff to learn about progress the school… Read More