11 Public Schools Revert to Virtual Learning as COVID-19 Spreads
11 of the 209 Montgomery County Public Schools will not return to the classroom Wednesday for at least 14 calendar days due to a student and staff rate of positive… Read More
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MCPS Teachers: Shortage of Substitutes Creates ‘Vicious Cycle’
Montgomery County Public School teachers faced significant challenges this year transitioning to in-person learning, and a substitute teacher shortage only added to the fatigue and chaos teachers faced. “I think… Read More
MCPS Will Consider Individual Closures If Schools Hit Certain Criteria for Outbreak
During a virtual media briefing Monday, local officials stressed their commitment to keeping Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) open for in-person learning. But they added they will consider closing individual… Read More
‘You Should Be Able to Feel Safe at School’
This month, students at Seneca Valley High School in Germantown evacuated twice in one week due to safety threats, including reports of a bomb threat. They sheltered in place in… Read More
MCPS: Social Media Threats Against Schools Not Credible
Social media threats of violence against schools on Friday are not credible, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) said in a message Thursday. “There is no indication that these messages have… Read More
Middle Schoolers Graduate Truancy Prevention Program
Families gathered at the Circuit Court in Rockville on Wednesday for a special ceremony. 42 middle schoolers graduated from the Truancy Prevention Program administered by the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s… Read More
MCPS Turns to Alumni Amid Substitute Teacher Shortage
A widespread substitute teacher shortage in an already challenging academic year has led Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) to ask former students to consider substitute teaching, according to alumni. An… Read More
County, MCPS Have Not Discussed Another Pause on In-Person Learning
County officials said they have not had any conversations with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) about a potential pause on in-person learning. “We’ve had no conversations with MCPS regarding any… Read More
MCPS to Hold Forum on Student Safety in Wake of Violent Outbreaks
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will hold a virtual community forum on student safety and security in the wake of a spike in student violence. The forum will feature a… Read More
Interviews for Board of Education Vacancy Set for Nov. 30
Eight candidates for the Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education (BOE) vacancy will be interviewed beginning Nov. 30. A decision is expected at the BOE’s Dec. 2 meeting. Eighteen… Read More
South Lake Parents Want Answers After Diluted COVID-19 Vaccinations
Last week, 98 South Lake Elementary School students received COVID-19 vaccines that were diluted “more than recommended” at an on-site clinic, Montgomery County said in a release Monday evening. South Lake… Read More
98 Estudiantes de Escuelas Primarias Recibieron la Vacuna COVID-19 Diluida
98 estudiantes de la escuela primaria South Lake recibieron una cantidad incorrecta de la vacuna COVID-19 de Pfizer en una clínica móvil, el miércoles pasado, según un comunicado del condado… Read More