High School Football Playoff Schedule Released
It is officially playoff football season. The schedule for week 1 is out. Match-ups, days and times are listed below: 4A West Gaithersburg at Quince Orchard Fri. 7 pm Clarksburg… Read More
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County Working on Test-to-Stay Program for MCPS
Montgomery County leaders are developing a COVID-19 test-to-stay program for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) with a goal to reduce quarantines, County Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard explained… Read More
Walk to School Day Encourages Safe Routes and Practices for Students, Drivers
International Walk to School Day encourages students to walk or bike to school and promotes safe practices and routes. Students at Summit Hall Elementary School in Gaithersburg arrived to a… Read More
Hogan Directs State Health Officials to Accelerate Plans for Vaccinating Children Ages 5-11
Gov. Larry Hogan said he directed state health officials to work with pediatricians, school systems and local health departments to accelerate their plans for vaccinating children ages five to 11… Read More
School Bus Gets Stuck in ‘Sinkhole’, Several Students Removed With No Injuries
Several students were safely evacuated after a school bus was stuck in a small “sinkhole” in Layhill, County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer shared. One person… Read More
It’s Back to School Time
School buses roll out of the Bethesda and Randolph Depots bright and early Monday.
Several State School Board Members Express Support for School Mask Mandate
Several members of the Maryland Board of Education showed support for a statewide COVID-19 school mask mandate during a meeting Tuesday. Teacher Member of the Board Rachel McCusker made a… Read More
MCPS Has Received About 500 Virtual Academy Applications
As of Thursday, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has received about 500 applications for its 2021-2022 virtual academy, MCPS Director of Technology Integration and Support Dr. Kara Trenkamp shared during… Read More
‘We Did It And We’re Stronger’: Northwest Seniors Proud to Graduate Amidst Pandemic
The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Class of 2021 is graduating this month after more than a year of learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. At Northwest High School in Germantown,… Read More
Council Approves Limited Capacity for School Graduations, Other Guidance for Ceremonies
The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously Tuesday to limit school graduation ceremonies to 50% of venue capacity for outdoor ceremonies; capacity is limited to 25% for indoor ceremonies or 250… Read More
Jawando, Rice Announce Task Force to Find Student Support Alternatives for Police Presence in Schools
Montgomery County Councilmembers Will Jawando and Craig Rice announced they will convene a task force to grow mental health professionals and other support services in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS),… Read More
Tuesday Will Be Virtual Learning Day for All MCPS Students
Tuesday, the first day that Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students resume classes post-spring break, will be a virtual instruction day for all students. The recommendation was made “given the… Read More