County Honors MLK With Live Stream Performing Arts Program
Montgomery County is holding a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute and Celebration program Monday, Jan. 18 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in honor of the great civil rights… Read More
Education
Former UMD Student Sentenced to Life for 2017 Murder of Bowie State Student
Sean Urbanski, the former University of Maryland student who was charged with fatally-stabbing Richard Collins III on-campus in 2017, was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday with the possibility… Read More
El Superintendente de MCPS Jack Smith se Jubilará el 1 de Junio
Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) anunciaron el jueves que el Superintendente Jack Smith se jubilará a partir del 1 de junio. Smith se ha desempeñado como superintendente… Read More
MCPS Superintendent Jack Smith to Retire June 1
Montgomery County Public Schools announced Thursday that Superintendent Jack Smith will retire effective June 1. Smith has served as superintendent for MCPS since July 2016 and is currently one year… Read More
MCPS: Las Vacunas Infundirán Confianza en el Regreso a la Escuela
Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) retrasaron el regreso a la instrucción en persona hasta el 15 de marzo de 2021 porque no se cumplieron las métricas de… Read More
MCPS Hopeful Vaccines Will Instill Confidence for Students’ and Teachers’ Return to School
Montgomery County Public Schools delayed the return to in-person instruction until March 15, 2021 because specific health metrics have not been met. MCPS Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith held a virtual media briefing… Read More
Board of Education Seeks More Community Input on School Resource Officer Program
The Montgomery County Board of Education voted unanimously for MCPS officials to go back into the community to seek additional input regarding the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program. During a… Read More
County Libraries to Discontinue Sunday Hours
Montgomery County Public Libraries will no longer be open to pick up books on hold on Sundays, and all branches only will be open 48 hours a week beginning Jan.… Read More
Hogan Establishes Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission
Gov. Larry Hogan announced an executive order at a press briefing Tuesday establishing an independent Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission. The commission will be tasked with drawing fair legislative and congressional… Read More
MCPS Delays Conditional Return to In-Person Learning Until March 15
The return to in-person learning for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has been delayed from Feb. 1, to March 15, 2021, but only if health metrics are met or guidance… Read More
MCPS Will Provide Support for Students Following Chaos in D.C.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will offer safe spaces for students to discuss Wednesday’s events in Washington, D.C., when supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol building. In a… Read More
Board of Education Request ‘Essential’ Status for Teachers Getting COVID-19 Vaccine
The Montgomery County Board of Education sent a letter to Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday advocating that all Maryland pre-kindergarten through grade 12 educators be considered essential for receiving a… Read More