Elrich Responds to 4.7-Cent Property Tax Increase
After the county council approved a $6.7 billion operating budget Thursday, County Executive Marc Elrich said he is thankful more money is going toward schools but criticized a reduced tax… Read More
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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 President Suggests More Transparency in School Budget Process
County Council President Evan Glass suggested leaders revisit the state law around the school budget process in order to strengthen transparency. “I think as Montgomery County’s school budget has grown… 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
RespectFEST Event Educates Teens About Dating Violence
Hundreds of teens and families are coming together at this year’s #RespectFEST Sunday. #RespectFEST is held annually and hosted by The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Police, State’s Attorney’s Office, Family… Read More
Vape Detectors are Coming to Some MCPS High Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced Wednesday that vape detectors will be installed at several high schools in the district in the coming weeks. The school system says this is… Read More
Elrich Proposes Property Tax Increase
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has proposed a 10-cent property tax increase to exclusively fund schools. According to the county, when adjusted for inflation, per-pupil spending in Montgomery County Public… Read More
Second Fentanyl Forum Draws Students, Families to Northwood High School
As school officials remain concerned about fentanyl overdoses among youth, a second forum for families was held Saturday at Northwood High School. According to data previously shared by Montgomery County Public… Read More
Opera Comes to Garrett Park Elementary School
Garrett Park Elementary School students were treated to special opera piano concerts on Wednesday (for grades K-2) and Thursday (for grades 3-5). As part of the Feel The Opera Initiative, the… Read More
Spotlight on Heart Health
Keeping your heart healthy and strong, that is the message a number of groups in Montgomery County are sending during the month of February, which marks American Heart Month. These… Read More