COVID-19 Forces Summer Camps to Get Creative
COVID-19 has forced many families to cancel their plans for summer 2020, but some camps are getting creative and offering online versions of classes to keep children engaged. Best Brains… Read More
Youth
Ledecky Will Join Councilmember Jawando’s Virtual Storytime This Week
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando’s virtual storytime on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. will feature Olympic gold medalist and swimmer Katie Ledecky. https://www.facebook.com/Councilmemberjawando/posts/1107428759650302 As a Montgomery County native, Ledecky grew up… Read More
Albornoz Aborda Tema de Salud Mental Tras las Tres Muertes de Estudiantes de MCPS
El Concejal Gabe Albornoz abordó la necesidad de mejorar los servicios de salud mental después de la noticia de que tres estudiantes de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery… Read More
Albornoz Addresses Need for Mental Health Resources Following Three Recent Student Deaths
Councilmember Gabe Albornoz addressed the need for improved mental health services following the news that three Montgomery County Public School students died by suicide in the last two weeks. “…[W]e… Read More
Gayles and Hogan Encourage Protesters to Get Tested for COVID-19
Montgomery County Health Officer and Chief of Public Health Services Dr. Travis Gayles encourages residents who have attended Black Lives Matter protests to get tested for COVID-19 if they are… Read More
Parques de Montgomery Abren sus Campos para Prácticas Deportivas Juveniles
Los Parques del Condado de Montgomery anunciaron la reapertura de los campos deportivos locales para las prácticas deportivas juveniles. Sólo se permite el uso de los campos mediante la reserva,… Read More
Montgomery County Parks Opens its Fields for Youth Sports Practice
Montgomery County Parks announced the reopening of local athletic fields for youth sports practice only. Fields are only allowed for use through the reservation of a field permit and access… Read More
‘Just Show That You Care a Little Bit’: Protesters Upset After Officers Don’t Listen In
Black Lives Matter protesters gathered by the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 1st District station in Gaithersburg on Wednesday. A few protesters said they asked officers who were congregated by… Read More
County Public Libraries Condemn Racial Injustice, Introduces ‘Anti-Racist Reads’ Book Lists
Montgomery County Public Libraries issued a statement promoting racial equity and introduced new “Anti-racist Reads” book lists for the community. The message, released by MCPL Director Anita Vassallo on behalf… Read More
MCPS Asking Parents, Guardians For Preferences on Summer School Programs
MCPS is seeking parents’ and guardians’ input on this year’s upcoming summer school programs through a recently released survey. Despite the school year having ended early due to COVID-19, MCPS… Read More
MCPS Pregunta a los Padres de Familia sobre Programas de Verano
Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS, por sus siglas en inglés) lanzó una encuesta especial para que los padres de familia indiquen sus preferencias en torno a los… Read More
MCPS Releases Updates on Summer School Programs, New Grading Options Tool
Montgomery County Public Schools released important updates including information on the new Grading Options Tool and summer school programs. A variety of summer learning opportunities for elementary and secondary students will be… Read More