5 Years Later: Covid-19’s Impact on Education
The start of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020 caused a massive upheaval in Montgomery County. Lives were lost, people were sickened, businesses closed. Covid-19 forced the County to take… Read More
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Teachers Union Backs Keeping Cell Phones Out of Classrooms
The Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) is backing a policy that would transition away from allowing cell phones in schools. MCEA’s Representative Assembly overwhelmingly voted to approve a resolution calling… Read More
Student-Reconditioned Cars, Computers For Sale Saturday
Reconditioned vehicles and computers will be on sale at Damascus High School, Ridge Road, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Montgomery County Students Automotive Trades Foundation (ATF) and… Read More
County Accepting Donated Dresses, Suits for Prom
The county is currently accepting donated dresses, suits, and accessories for this season’s student proms. On Saturday, April 5, students from county high schools will get to choose items during… Read More
Gaithersburg High Schoolers Help Seniors With Tech
High schoolers helped local seniors with technology Tuesday at the Benjamin Gaither Center, a senior center in Gaithersburg. “There is a gap in knowledge with technology and there’s an opportunity… Read More
Gaithersburg High School to Host Refurbished Car and Computer Sale
Gaithersburg High School students are selling refurbished cars and computers on Saturday, Dec. 14. The sale will take place at the school from 9 to 11 a.m. According to the… Read More
County Council, Students to Meet at Youth Town Hall
The county council is holding its annual Youth Town Hall Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. Students can attend the meeting at the hearing room in the Council Office Building… Read More
Student Protesters Supporting Palestine Gather at UMD on Anniversary of Hamas Attack
Student protesters supporting Palestine gathered at the University of Maryland (UMD) in College Park on the one-year mark since the deadly Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack on Israel. Protest signs… Read More
Applications Open for MCPS Virtual Program for Students With Medical Needs
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has opened applications for a new virtual learning program designed for students with long-term medical needs. The school system had a virtual academy—the Montgomery Virtual… Read More
MCPS Offer Hispanic College Fair and Financial Aid Nights in October
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will host the Hispanic College Fair on Friday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville. This… Read More
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
Parents Protest to Save MCPS Virtual Academy
Parents protested outside the school board’s building in Rockville on Monday to show support for the school system’s virtual academy and fight for its continuation. Families recently learned that Montgomery County… Read More