MCPS Considering Weapon Detectors
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is considering weapon detectors for schools. MCPS Chief of Security and Compliance Marcus Jones — formerly the county’s police chief — said the school system… Read More
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Pine Crest Elementary School Celebrates First Day of School With Block Party
MCM stopped by Pine Crest Elementary School in Silver Spring on Monday as students, staff and officials rang in the first day of school with a block party.
Students, Staff Return to Montgomery County Public Schools
The new academic year is now underway for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). At Albert Einstein High School, the marching band, student dancers and poms kicked off the year Monday… Read More
Back-to-School Fair Draws Families Ahead of School Year
Students return to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) for the new school year Monday, and MCPS held its annual back-to-school fair Saturday in Wheaton. This is the fair’s fifth year… Read More
MCM Presents ‘MCPS: What Happened, What’s Next’
On Monday, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) begins a new school year. But for many in the MCPS community, the 2023-24 academic year is still fresh in their minds. But… Read More
MCPS to Begin Pilot Program Curtailing Student Cellphone Use
In a report filed with the Board of Education (BOE) at Tuesday’s meeting, School Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor outlined a pilot program to put student cellphones under wraps during school.… Read More
MCPS’ Elimination of Chief Medical Officer Causes Concern
When the public school year gets under way in Montgomery County, parents, teachers, and students will notice some big changes. A $30 million budget shortfall forced the school system to… Read More
Longtime Educator, Board Member Dr. Judith Docca Passes Away
Dr. Judith Docca, who spent almost four decades as a teacher and principal with Montgomery County Public Schools before serving on the Board of Education, died Aug. 9. The resident… Read More
Superintendent Answers Questions from Virtual Academy Parents
On Thursday night School Superintendent Thomas Taylor attended a gathering organized by the Montgomery Virtual Academy (MVA) at the Gaithersburg Library. Board of Education President Karla Silvestre and At-Large Board… Read More
MCPS Superintendent Meets With Virtual Academy Families
The new superintendent for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) met with families who were enrolled in the school system’s virtual academy, which has been eliminated. Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor held… Read More
New Superintendent Goes 1-on-1 with MCM on Virtual Academy, Transparency and School Safety
As Dr. Thomas Taylor takes the helm of Maryland’s largest school district, MCM sat down with the new superintendent to discuss topics including the virtual academy, budget process, transparency and… Read More
New MCPS Superintendent’s ‘Top Priority Right Now is to Listen’
Dr. Thomas Taylor recently started his new position as the superintendent for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). MCM talked with Taylor in his office on Thursday to hear his plans… Read More