County Public Libraries Hosting ‘Virtual Sleepover’
The Montgomery County Public Libraries will be hosting a virtual sleepover on Friday, August 7 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This event is designed for children from ages eight… Read More
Youth
MCPS Offers Access to Online Anti-Racist Resources with no Wait Time
MCPS students and staff can now access anti-racist e-books and audiobooks without any wait time until September. As part of its ongoing commitment to equity and excellence, MCPS students and… Read More
MCPS Cancels Meal Service Tuesday Due to Emergency Weather Conditions
MCPS will cancel its meal service on Tuesday because of expected emergency weather conditions in the county. IMPORTANT NOTE: MCPS meal service will be canceled tomorrow, Aug. 4 due to… Read More
Montgomery County Private Schools Directed to Stay Closed for Start of Academic Year
Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles issued a directive Friday ordering private and independent schools in the county to remain closed for in-person instruction through Oct. 1. The announcement… Read More
Months into Pandemic, County Residents Share Their Greatest Concerns
The COVID-19 pandemic is global and has impacted everyone. The consequences of the virus have raised many questions and concerns. MyMCMedia asked county residents what issues are foremost on their… Read More
WalletHub Ranks Maryland Tenth Best School System
Maryland has the tenth best school system in the nation according to finance website WalletHub. The Massachusetts public school system is ranked number one. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,… Read More
MCPS Addresses Sexual Assault Incidents During Council Committee Hearing
Montgomery County Public Schools has designated four teams to investigate the numerous sexual assaults allegations that recently have appeared on social media, especially Instagram. A total of 30 MCPS employees… Read More
‘No Justice, No Peace’: Visuals From Black Lives Matter Protest in Gaithersburg
Black Lives Matter protestors gathered in Gaithersburg July 23 demanding justice for Breonna Taylor, Elijah McClain and other victims of police brutality. MyMCMedia covered the protest on social media. Here… Read More
Poolesville Senior Sworn in as Student Member of Maryland Board of Education
Poolesville High School senior Jason Wu was sworn in on July 15 as the 35th student member of the Maryland State Board of Education. Wu was voted into the position… Read More
Here’s What to Expect at MCM’s Virtual Podcasting Camp Starting Monday
Montgomery Community Media’s annual youth summer camps have received a makeover this year because of the coronavirus. MCM is still offering youth podcasting camp and smartphone video production camp for… Read More
State Releases Guidance on How Schools Should Respond to an Outbreak
The Maryland Department of Health and Department of Education released guidance for how Maryland schools should respond to a COVID-19 outbreak when in-person instruction begins and what districts need to… Read More
Parent Leader Reacts to Decision About Virtual-Only First Semester
Members of the Montgomery County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations are responding to MCPS Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith’s announcement on updates to the district’s Fall 2020 recovery plan. Dr. Smith announced… Read More