Wheaton Mall Hosts Back-to-School Fair Saturday
Two days before students go back to school, Westfield Wheaton mall will host MCPS’ Back-to School Fair Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fair features: learn about the… Read More
Education
Las Escuelas Secundarias Instalarán Detectores de Humo de Cigarillos Electrónicos
Los miembros de la Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery votaron el martes a favor de invertir $2 millones para comprar e instalar detectores de cigarillos electrónicos o vapeadores… Read More
MCM Presents ‘MCPS: What Happened, What’s Next’
On Monday, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) begins a new school year. But for many in the MCPS community, the 2023-24 academic year is still fresh in their minds. But… Read More
MCPS to Begin Pilot Program Curtailing Student Cellphone Use
In a report filed with the Board of Education (BOE) at Tuesday’s meeting, School Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor outlined a pilot program to put student cellphones under wraps during school.… Read More
Arrestan a Maestra de MCPS en Relación con Muerte por Fentanilo
Sarah Katherine Magid, maestra de primer grado en las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS), fue arrestada el lunes en relación con la muerte en marzo de un hombre… Read More
La Policía Reforzará el Control de Tránsito Cuando los Estudiantes Regresen a la Escuela
La policía del condado de Montgomery y el Departamento de Transporte del condado de Montgomery aumentarán sus patrullas y esfuerzos de divulgación, enfocados en los conductores que exceden la velocidad,… Read More
Police Call Recent Hate Vandalism ‘Unacceptable;’ Will Conduct ‘Thorough Investigation’
Montgomery County Police Chief Marc Yamada called the recent acts of antisemitism and anti-Israel vandalism at multiple Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and places of worship “unacceptable.” His department “is… Read More
New Teachers’ Union President ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ for 2024-25 School Year
David Stein, the new Montgomery County Education Association president, is “cautiously optimistic” about the new school year that begins Aug. 26. Stein, as well as the 14,000 union members he… Read More
Police Will Beef Up Traffic Enforcement as Students Return to School
Montgomery County Police and the Montgomery County Department of Transportation will increase their patrols and outreach efforts focused on drivers who speed, run red lights and do not stop for… Read More
Aumentan las Amenazas de Armas y Bombas Durante el Año Escolar 2023-2024
Durante el último año escolar, se reportaron 736 incidentes graves de seguridad en las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS). Según la información publicada durante la reunión de negocios… Read More
Repeated Hate Vandalism a ‘Serious Problem,’ Elrich Says After Graffiti Found at 4 Schools
County Executive Marc Elrich spoke on multiple instances of “deeply disturbing” hate vandalism discovered at schools Monday. The vandalism was found at four schools: Churchill High School in Potomac, Wootton… Read More
Weapons, Bomb Threats Increased During 2023-2024 School Year
During the last school year, there were 736 serious security incidents reported at Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). There were 221 incidents concerning knives and other weapons, which is a… Read More