Upcoming Wellness Event Offers Resources, Fun for Families
Montgomery County is hosting a family wellness event and Father’s Day celebration this Saturday, June 10 at Wheaton Regional Park. At the event, which starts at 11 a.m. and ends… Read More
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MCPS Announces Commencement Schedules and Guest Speakers
Nearly 12,000 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students will receive high school diplomas in commencement ceremonies beginning next week. The high school commencement season begins Wednesday, May 31, and will… Read More
‘There is Still Time Left’: Unions Implore Council for More School Funding After Preliminary Vote
On Thursday, the Montgomery County Council took a straw vote to pass a 4.7-cent property tax increase and preliminarily approve a $6.7 billion Fiscal Year 2024 operating budget. After the… Read More
2 Seriously Injured in Friday Morning School Bus Collision
A Montgomery County school bus and a black BMW 328xi collided Friday at 7:42 a.m. The driver and the passenger in the BMW were transported to area hospitals with life-threatening… Read More
Students Can Now Carry Narcan at School
Students are now allowed to carry Narcan in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). MCPS, health and safety officials announced Monday that students can carry Narcan in schools under new guidance,… Read More
Council Committee Recommends Reducing MCPS Funding Request
Last week, a county council committee moved to reduce some requested funding for Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) operating budget. On Monday, Council President Evan Glass said the full council… Read More
‘Over One Incident a Day on Average’: Advocates Speak to Hate, Bias in Schools
This year alone, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) are averaging more than one hate or bias incident per day — a rate tripled from past years — according to MCPS… Read More
MCPS Announces New Steps to Combat ‘Unacceptable Actions’ of Hate
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will take new steps in response to increased hate and bias incidents in schools. One new action includes revising fourth and fifth grade curriculums to… Read More
MCPS Superintendent to Address Community, Announce Actions in Response to Hate Incidents
Hate and bias incidents in schools have grown significantly in recent months, according to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). At 4 p.m. Thursday, MCPS Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight is expected… Read More
Superintendente de MCPS se Dirigirá a la Comunidad en Respuesta a Incidentes de Odio
Los incidentes de odio y prejuicio en las escuelas han aumentado significativamente en los últimos meses, según las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS). A las 4 pm. el… Read More
‘More Deliberate Policy’ Needed, Elrich Says Ahead of MCPS Actions on Hate Incidents
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight is expected to announce districtwide actions in response to increased hate incidents in an address Thursday. On Wednesday, County Executive Marc… Read More
MCPS Teacher of the Year Thrilled to be ‘Recognized For Doing What I Love’
On Monday, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) named Shannon McKenzie as Teacher of the Year. McKenzie, a child development teacher at Clarksburg High School, was awarded during a ceremony at… Read More