Meet the Candidates for Board of Education
They sit near the end of the ballot, so often voters don’t check any of the boxes for Board of Education. In the May primary, none of the candidates for… Read More
Education
Former Student Who Threatened to ‘Shoot Up’ Montgomery College Not Believed To Be In Area
Takoma Park Police continues to search for the former Montgomery College student who sent “intimidating and threatening emails” to the college and Montgomery County Police indicating he planned to “shoot… Read More
Northwest Student Allegedly Assaults Staff Member With Laptop
A staff member at Northwest High School was injured yesterday after a student allegedly struck him with a laptop, according to school administration. At around noon, county police arrived at… Read More
Montgomery College Announces First Endowed Student Athlete Scholarships
Thanks to a generous gift from Mary Pat and Darren Alcus, Montgomery College now has its first endowed scholarship for student athletes. The Alcus Family Endowed Athletic Scholarship is not… Read More
Más de 60 Escuelas del Condado Recibirán Asistencia Alimentaria
El Programa de Subvenciones de Asistencia Alimentaria Escolar otorgará más de $1.2 millones para luchar contra la escasez de alimentos en el condado. Según un comunicado de prensa, se utilizará… Read More
History Conference Explores Thomas Smallwood’s Underground Railroad Legacy
The 2024 Montgomery County History Conference is set for Saturday, Oct. 19 at Montgomery College’s Rockville Campus. The event promises a full day of activities for history enthusiasts. Author Scott… Read More
Following Threat, Montgomery College Closes All Campuses
Montgomery College received email threats from a former student Friday afternoon and decided to close down while police investigate. “Out of an abundance of caution,” the college campuses were closed… Read More
Former First Grade Teacher Indicted on Felony Drug Charges
Sarah Katherine Magid, a former first-grade teacher at Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), was indicted Thursday on felony drug charges and ordered held without bond. Magid, 34, of Burtonsville, was… Read More
Over 60 County Schools Set to Receive Food Assistance
The School-Based Food Assistance Grant Program will award over $1.2 million to fight food scarcity within the county. According to a press release, it will be used to address food… Read More
Director de Política Nacional de Control de Drogas se Dirige a los Estudiantes
El Director de Política Nacional de Control de Drogas se dirigió a los estudiantes durante una asamblea y recorrió un centro de bienestar en la escuela secundaria John F. Kennedy… Read More
3 Federal Employees from Montgomery County Receive Flemming Award
Twelve federal employees, including three from Montgomery County, are 2023 Arthur S. Flemming Award recipients. They are honored for accomplishments in science and leadership fields that have benefited the nation.… Read More
KID Museum e Identity Ofrecen Actividades STEM a Jóvenes Latinos
Gracias a una inversión federal de $704,000, KID Museum en Bethesda e Identity se están asociando en un proyecto piloto para mejorar la alfabetización STEM entre los estudiantes latinos de… Read More