Back to School: Police Chief Offers Safety Tips for Drivers
On Monday school buses will be back on the road for the first day of the 2023-24 school year. Drivers need to know the state rules to keep students safe… Read More
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MCPS: ‘Nearly Fully Staffed for Teachers and Fully Staffed for Bus Drivers’
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) opens its doors Monday to a larger student body than last year and more than enough bus drivers to staff its routes. The district is… Read More
Parents Continue to Demand Opt-Out Option For LGBTQ Stories In Schools
Parents continue voicing their demand for an opt-out option for LGBTQ+ stories in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). A few rallies have been organized outside the MCPS Board of Education… 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
Montgomery College Awarded $7.5 Million from NIST in Gaithersburg
Montgomery College received a five-year cooperative agreement award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology to provide up to 250 student placements annually at its labs in Gaithersburg. The… 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
MD Department of Education: Middle School Students’ Math Proficiency Dropped Significantly
According to new data from the Maryland Department of Education (MDE), Hispanic and Latino students have seen the most significant drops in their math proficiency. 18.7% of Montgomery County’s Hispanic… Read More
‘Serious Issues Out There’: Report Shows Teen Girls Faced Record Levels of Violence, Suicide Risk
On Monday, the CDC released a new report that found teenage girls face “record high levels” of violence and suicide risk, per a release. The report is based on data… Read More
Students Taste-Test Potential School Menu Recipes
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is planning menus for the next academic year. On Wednesday, middle and high school students taste-tested 20 recipes at the MCPS Division of Food and… Read More
Montgomery Connects to Loan Remaining 10,000 Laptops
Montgomery County will distribute the remaining 10,000 laptops in the Montgomery Connects Computer For You program to low-income individuals at different events from February to April while supplies last. The… Read More
MCPS Hosting Fentanyl and Narcan Training Forum on Jan. 28
Fentanyl use — especially among young people — is a growing health problem around the country and in Montgomery County. That is why Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in partnership… Read More
November SSL Opportunities Available for MCPS students
Whether you are in need of Student Service Learning (SSL) hours, or are simply looking for a way to get involved with the community, there are plenty of opportunities for… Read More