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
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MCPS Students Taste-Test Vegan Recipes for School Menus
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is working to add new vegan meals to school menus. On Thursday, a focus group of middle and high school students taste-tested recipes to provide… Read More
MCPS Hosts Back to School Fair Saturday
Ahead of the first day of school Monday, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) hosted its annual Back-to-School Fair on Saturday at Westfield Wheaton Mall. Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight arrives to… Read More
Montgomery College Accepting Applications for Raptor Ready Scholarship
Montgomery College (MC) offers a $500 tuition scholarship known as “Raptor Ready.” The scholarship is for Montgomery County residents who graduated spring 2022 from a Montgomery County high school. Students… Read More
MCPS Financial Literacy Requirement for Graduation Put on Hold
Despite a campaign by some Montgomery County Public School students to mandate a half-credit financial literacy requirement before graduation, Board of Education members unanimously voted Tuesday to study the matter… Read More
Ritchie Park Elementary School Hosts ‘Bike to School Day’ Event
Ritchie Park Elementary School in Rockville hosted a Bike to School Day event on Wednesday. Leaders said the event is meant to encourage biking as well as bike and street… Read More
Poll Workers Needed for July 19 Primary
The Montgomery County Board of Elections needs registered voters to serve at polling places for the upcoming July 19 gubernatorial primary election. Volunteers will receive training and be paid for… Read More
Blake High School Students Win MCPS ‘Shark Tank’-Like Business Competition
During an annual Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) competition inspired by the television show “Shark Tank,” high school students shared their business pitches. During the virtual event Thursday morning, student… Read More
Masks Optional in MCPS Schools, Students Have Mixed Reactions
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students had the option of wearing masks on Wednesday for the first time since the pandemic started. MyMCM spoke with Bethesda Chevy Chase High School students… Read More
Students Rally for Police-Free Schools and More Mental Health Support
On Thursday, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students gathered outside the Board of Education building in Rockville to rally against police presence in schools and for more mental health support. … Read More
MCPS Students Speak Out Against Police Presence in Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students held a rally outside a Board of Education meeting on Thursday to urge MCPS to support police-free schools and more mental health resources for… Read More
11th Grader Charged with Attempted 2nd Degree Murder in Magruder Shooting
Steven Alston Jr., an 11th grade Magruder High School student, is charged with attempted second degree murder, first degree assault and other charges in connection with the shooting of a… Read More