‘No Kid Sleeps On The Floor In Our Town’
Shanika Cooper works 40 hours a week at a dealership during the day and then spends much of her evenings as a Door Dash deliverer. Then on Saturday mornings, she… Read More
Youth
School District Mulling Addition of Active and Pilot Classes
During the Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) meeting Thursday, members are expected to approve multiple new pilot courses as well as designate three pilot financial courses as active courses.… Read More
Poolesville High Ranked Best in County, MCPS 2nd Best District in Maryland
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) was ranked the second best school district in Maryland, by Niche, a national school and college search platform. The website designated three of the district’s… Read More
MCDOT Issues Halloween Safety Guidance for Montgomery County Families
With Halloween approaching and daylight saving time ending, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) advises drivers and pedestrians to prioritize safety. The shift to earlier sunsets and an increase… Read More
Menos Estudiantes se Matricularon en este Año Escolar
La matrícula de preescolar a 12º grado en las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) es de 159.671, lo que supone una disminución de 552 estudiantes. Según un informe… Read More
Enrollment Decreased Slightly During Current School Year
Enrollment for prekindergarten to 12th grade at Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is 159,671, which is a decrease of 552 students. According to a report from MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas… Read More
MCPS Acknowledges $39 Million ‘Error’ in Request for Funds for Woodward Construction Project
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) acknowledged its “error” of almost $40 million in its request for state aid for the Charles Woodward High School construction project. The error was brought… Read More
Road to Independence Resource Fair Set for Nov. 10 in Rockville
The Transition Work Group (TWG) will host the Road to Independence Resource Fair for youth and adults with disabilities on Sunday, Nov. 10, from 1 to 4 p.m. at College… Read More
Montgomery College Announces First Endowed Student Athlete Scholarships
Thanks to a generous gift from Mary Pat and Darren Alcus, Montgomery College now has its first endowed scholarship for student athletes. The Alcus Family Endowed Athletic Scholarship is not… Read More
Más de 60 Escuelas del Condado Recibirán Asistencia Alimentaria
El Programa de Subvenciones de Asistencia Alimentaria Escolar otorgará más de $1.2 millones para luchar contra la escasez de alimentos en el condado. Según un comunicado de prensa, se utilizará… Read More
Youth Can Shape Public Policy in Councilmember for a Day Program
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando, chair of the Education and Culture Committee, has launched the ninth annual Councilmember for a Day challenge. The contest invites middle and high school students… Read More
Over 60 County Schools Set to Receive Food Assistance
The School-Based Food Assistance Grant Program will award over $1.2 million to fight food scarcity within the county. According to a press release, it will be used to address food… Read More