MCPS Adds Early Release Days to Current Calendar
It took three votes Thursday afternoon for members of the Montgomery County Public Schools’ Board of Education to add three early release days for students during the current school year.… Read More
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More Than 1,200 Students Vaccinated at 3 MCPS Schools Over Weekend
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) held a vaccination clinic at three schools over the weekend and managed to vaccinate more than 1,200 students. Benjamin Banneker Middle School vaccinated 263 students,… Read More
South Lake Parents Want Answers After Diluted COVID-19 Vaccinations
Last week, 98 South Lake Elementary School students received COVID-19 vaccines that were diluted “more than recommended” at an on-site clinic, Montgomery County said in a release Monday evening. South Lake… Read More
98 Elementary School Students Received Diluted COVID-19 Vaccine
98 South Lake Elementary School students were given an incorrect amount of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine at an on-site clinic last Wednesday, according to a release from Montgomery County. “The affected… Read More
Albornoz: ‘Our Students are Hurting Right Now’
This week violent incidents were reported on public schools’ premises, most recently the arrest of a 16-year-old student at Montgomery Blair High School. The arrest occurred after the stabbing of… Read More
Police Respond to ‘Serious Incident’ Reported in Wootton High School Locker Room
A “serious incident” occurred in a Wootton High School locker room involving Varsity football players on Tuesday, Principal Kimberly Boldon said in a letter to families. A staff member reported… Read More
MCPS Updates Student Quarantine Requirements
Leaders detailed updated COVID-19 quarantine guidance for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) during a virtual press conference Monday. The new guidance will take effect next Monday, Nov. 8, MCPS Interim… Read More
Walk to School Day Encourages Safe Routes and Practices for Students, Drivers
International Walk to School Day encourages students to walk or bike to school and promotes safe practices and routes. Students at Summit Hall Elementary School in Gaithersburg arrived to a… Read More
School Bus Gets Stuck in ‘Sinkhole’, Several Students Removed With No Injuries
Several students were safely evacuated after a school bus was stuck in a small “sinkhole” in Layhill, County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer shared. One person… Read More
Montgomery College Will Mandate COVID-19 Vaccinations for Staff and Students
Montgomery College will require staff and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, per a release from the college. Exemptions are possible for medical and religious reasons. All faculty and… Read More
MCPS Introduces Five-Point Plan to Enhance COVID-19 Response
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) updated its COVID-19 playbook with a new five-point plan, Interim Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight said during a virtual briefing in front of the county council… Read More
MCPS Updates Quarantine Guidelines
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has updated its COVID-19 quarantine guidelines. To summarize, in most situations, close contacts of symptomatic students will no longer be required to quarantine unless that… Read More