MCPS Graduation Rate Increases but Gaps Persist
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) saw a rise in its graduation rate, with 91.8% of the Class of 2024 earning their diplomas in four years, according to the Maryland State… Read More
Education
Black History Makers: Renowned Illustrator and Author Kadir Nelson
In this episode of Black History Makers, MCM’s Education Department presents a special feature on Kadir Nelson, an award-winning artist, illustrator, and author whose powerful imagery captures the essence of… Read More
B-CC Student Charged With Weapon Possession, Disruption of School Activities
A 15-year-old male Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School student was charged with disruption of school activities, possession of a weapon on school property and possession of a concealed weapon in connection… Read More
Student Arrested for Possessing Gun Following Lockdown at B-CC High School
A juvenile male has been taken into custody following the lockdown at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, according to Montgomery County Police. The teen was not inside the school when he… Read More
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High Students On Lockdown
UPDATED Feb. 25 at 11:30 a.m. Bethesda Chevy Chase High School has transition to shelter in place. Police officers are still investigating. __________________________________ Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School is in lockdown… Read More
Minds in Motion Child Care Holds Annual Black History Month Celebration
Minds In Motion Child Care is hosting its 18th Annual Black History Month celebration in an event featuring, music, dance, poetry and politicians. The event takes place Feb. 28 from… Read More
MCPS Students Earn Top Honors at SkillsUSA Regional Competition
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students earned top honors at the SkillsUSA regional competition, a national workforce development event aimed at preparing students for careers in technical and skilled fields.… Read More
Blair, Northwest Students Named Finalists for Student Member of Board of Education
Two Montgomery County high school students have been selected as finalists for the 48th Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB). Peter Boyko, a junior at Northwest High School,… Read More
Student-Reconditioned Cars, Computers For Sale Saturday
Reconditioned vehicles and computers will be on sale at Damascus High School, Ridge Road, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Montgomery County Students Automotive Trades Foundation (ATF) and… Read More
MCPS Favors Cell Phone Restrictions During Class Time, And More
When students are not using their phones during classroom time, they tend to engage in classroom discussions and with their classmates more, according to a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)… Read More
Argyle Teachers Urged Board of Education to Build Safer School
Teachers from Argyle Middle School in Silver Spring urged members of the Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) Thursday to build a new school “that prioritizes safety, high-quality air, and… Read More
2 Arrested Following Fight That Led to High School Lockdown
Two people were arrested following a fight that involved gunshots that led to a lockdown at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Wednesday. Maryland-National Capital Park Police arrested a juvenile on firearms-related… Read More