5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 12, In Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 12, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets virtually at 9 a.m. The council will… Read More
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)
MCPS Hosting ‘Say Yes to the Test’ Event Saturday
Montgomery County Public Schools will host a “Say Yes to the Test” event on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to a Sept. 29 bulletin. The… Read More
Damascus-Kennedy Football Games Canceled over COVID-19 Quarantines, Injuries
Saturday’s varsity and junior varsity football games between Damascus and John F. Kennedy High School has been canceled due to student-athlete quarantines and injuries at Kennedy, according to a tweet… Read More
MCPS Introduces Five-Point Plan to Enhance COVID-19 Response
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) updated its COVID-19 playbook with a new five-point plan, Interim Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight said during a virtual briefing in front of the county council… Read More
MCPS Updates Quarantine Guidelines
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has updated its COVID-19 quarantine guidelines. To summarize, in most situations, close contacts of symptomatic students will no longer be required to quarantine unless that… Read More
High School Teacher Placed on Leave for Refusing MCPS Mask Requirement
A Paint Branch High School teacher was placed on paid administrative leave for one day after disobeying face mask requirements more than once at the school, according to a letter… Read More
Quince Orchard High School Football Paused Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
The Quince Orchard High School football program has been paused after six people who were last at the school Monday tested positive for COVID-19 . In a community message, Principal… Read More
19 County Students Awarded College-Sponsored Scholarships
19 Montgomery County students have received college- and university-sponsored scholarships in the final round of awards from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced Monday. The winners were selected by the… Read More
Lluvias Previstas Retrasan un día las Graduaciones del Viernes
Cinco de las ceremonias de graduación de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery que originalmente estaban programadas para el viernes ahora se llevarán a cabo a las 10 a.m.… Read More
Expected Rains Push Friday’s Graduations Back One Day
Commencement ceremonies at five Montgomery County Public School graduations that originally were scheduled for Friday now will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 12 due to the forecast of… Read More
Retiring MCPS Superintendent Smith to Students: ‘You Are The Hope For The Future’
As Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith nears his retirement, he reflected on his time in public education and with MCPS. In a video message to the… Read More
Elrich Names Committee Members for ‘Reimagining School Safety and Students’ Well-Being Initiative’
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced the 32 members of a new steering committee tasked with leading discussion and implementation of recommendations for reimagining safety and mental health supports in… Read More