With Summer Programs Cancelled, What’s A Family To Do?
The pools may not open. Most summer camps already have cancelled, and the sports leagues are trying to determine if they can operate. It doesn’t seem like a great time… Read More
Youth
MCPS Virtual Town Hall Aims to Reconnect With LGBTQ+ Community
Montgomery County Public Schools will be hosting a virtual Pride Town Hall on Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The goal is to reconnect MCPS LGBTQ+ youth, families, and the local… Read More
Fields Road Elementary Student Wins Gaithersburg Junior Mayor Contest
A fourth grade student at Fields Road Elementary student will serve as the the City of Gaithersburg’s 2020 Junior Mayor. Hayden Sandlin wrote an essay reimagining Gaithersburg as a more… Read More
Husband, Wife Teacher Tandem at Northwest High School Make Creative Music Video for Graduates
A husband and wife team – both English teachers at Northwest High School – have come up with a very creative way to congratulate high school graduates. Charles and Lynn… Read More
Montgomery County High Schools Honor Their Seniors
COVID-19 caused a disruption in many festivities, including the senior year of high school students. Surely, 2020 vision did not see this coming. To make up for the disappointment, Montgomery… Read More
Chef Andres to Address MCPS Class of 2020 During Virtual Graduation
Chef Jose Andres will address the Montgomery County Public Schools Class of 2020 during its virtual graduation Sunday, June 7. Andres, of Bethesda, is a humanitarian and founder of World… Read More
SMOB-Elect Nick Asante Will Focus on Inequality
As the newly-elected Student Member of the Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education, Nicholas Asante wants every student who needs one to receive a Chromebook at the start of… Read More
Montgomery County Swim League Cancels Summer Season
For the almost 14,000 young people who swim with the Montgomery County Swim League, it is going to be a dry summer. Thursday night, during the board’s montly meeting, members… Read More
Watch: Fauci, General Powell to Speak at Montgomery College Commencement Ceremony
Montgomery College will celebrate the graduating class of 2020 with a virtual commencement ceremony Friday, May 22 at 10 a.m. College President DeRionne Pollard and Board of Trustees Chair Gloria… Read More
County PTA Addresses New MCPS Online Learning Phase and Grading System
Montgomery County Public Schools recently entered Phase III of online learning for students. There’s also a new grading system in place. These are some of the educational adjustments both students and parents face during… Read More
Dr. Gayles’ Memorial Day Message: ‘This Will Not Be Your Typical Unofficial Start of Summer Weekend’
With Memorial Day weekend approaching, residents are being urged to continue practicing guidelines put in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles… Read More
24 Montgomery County Students Earn National Merit Scholarships
24 Montgomery County students have earned National Merit Scholarships in the latest round of awards from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Awardees were selected from more than 15,000 students nationwide… Read More