MCPS Hosting ‘Say Yes to the Test’ Event Saturday
Montgomery County Public Schools will host a “Say Yes to the Test” event on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to a Sept. 29 bulletin. The… Read More
Youth
3 Juvenile Suspects Arrested, Charged With Auto Theft in Silver Spring
Officers with the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) arrested and charged three juveniles with auto theft, possession of a firearm, and a controlled dangerous substance in Silver Spring last week.… Read More
B-CC High School Wins Capital Emmy Student Award for ‘Social Distance TV’
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School won a Student Production Award from the Capital Emmys for its Social Distance Television program. Recipients include Aidan O’Connor, Editor; Devin Handy, Anchor/Writer; Elena Pitman, Anchor/Writer;… Read More
Health Leaders Say Vaccinations for Kids 5-11 Could Happen by November
Montgomery County Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS) officials are preparing for COVID-19 vaccine pediatric expansion eligibility for children under 12, and they have strategies in place. Federal health… Read More
Students to Lead ‘Eco Evening’ Town Hall with Elrich
Students with concerns about the environment will be able to ask questions to county government officials, including County Executive Marc Elrich, at a virtual town hall dedicated to youth environmental… Read More
Data Shows Some MCPS Students Experienced Learning Loss This Past Year
Local education leaders say data shows that some Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students have experienced learning loss since the start of the pandemic. “Some groups such as our low-income… Read More
Cambian Protocolos Debido al Suministro de Pruebas de Covid-19 en las Escuelas de MCPS
Los últimos datos muestran un aumento en los casos de COVID-19 entre los jóvenes del condado de Montgomery. “Los casos de COVID han seguido aumentando entre los estudiantes, que ahora… Read More
Montgomery Parks Hosts “Drag Queen Story Hour” As Part of Hispanic Heritage Month
Montgomery Parks is hosting Drag Queen Lady J. Monroe for a “Drag Queen Story Hour” on Saturday, Sept. 25 as part of their celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event,… Read More
Estudiantes de Minorías y Bajos Recursos Gravemente Perjudicados por Clases Virtuales
Tras casi un año y medio de clases virtuales, debido a la pandemia Covid-19, los estudiantes desde kínder hasta segundo grado de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery, están… Read More
Elrich: ‘COVID Cases Have Continued To Increase Among Students’
The latest data shows an uptick in COVID-19 cases among youth. “Public schools are now in for live sessions five days a week, in-person instruction. COVID cases have continued to increase… Read More
231 MCPS Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has 231 semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship competition this year from 16 of the county’s high schools. The semifinalists will compete nationally for scholarships… Read More
‘Hay buenas Razones para ser Cautelosos’ dice Elrich sobre la Guía de Salud de MCPS
Según la Academia Estadounidense de Pediatría, ha habido un aumento en los casos de COVID-19 entre los niños de todo el país. Mientras tanto, las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de… Read More