Two Montgomery County juniors are the final candidates campaigning to be the Student Member of the Board of Education. The candidates are Victoria Kidder, a junior at Magruder High School, and Nick Asante, a junior at Richard Montgomery High School. A meeting was held yesterday at Watkins Mill High School where students voted on the […]
Articles by Alexandra Macia
February 13, 2020 |
February 13, 2020 |
MCPS Launches ‘Let’s Clear the Air’ Campaign to Prevent Vaping
Montgomery County Public Schools has launched Let’s Clear the Air, a campaign geared towards preventing vaping amongst youth. A press conference was held on Thursday Feb. 6 to announce the launch of the campaign. MCPS partnered with the Department of Health and Human Services in order to raise awareness about the dangers of vaping. There […]
February 11, 2020 |
Montgomery County Public Libraries Launch Independent eBook Collection
Montgomery County Public Libraries has launched an independent Overdrive ebook collection. The new system offers greater efficiency for customers looking to obtain an ebook or audiobook in the collection. Some of the perks include shortened hold times, better functionality and improved usability. Numerous issues with long hold times and traffic while trying to obtain an […]
February 11, 2020 |
County School Board Offers Superintendent Jack Smith New Contract
Superintendent Jack R. Smith was offered a new contract Monday after Montgomery County’s school board voted unanimously in favor of the action. Smith has been the superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools since July of 2016. The new contract would extend his position through 2024. Smith currently has a base pay of $290,000 a year. […]
January 30, 2020 |
Tribute to Nine County Heroes in Honor of Black History Month
The Montgomery County Commission on Veterans Affairs will be honoring nine County military service members and veterans during Black History Month. The tributes will be displayed in Buffalo Soldiers Great Hall at the Silver Spring Civic Building. The tributes will include photos, accomplishments, and information on the service members and veterans. The County service members […]
January 30, 2020 |
Montgomery County Students Honored at State House
17 students from Maryland – including five from Montgomery County – were honored Monday night at the Maryland State House. The students were recognized for being finalists in the 2019 National History Day competition. The annual competition, which occurs at the University of Maryland, involves more than 3,000 students from around the world. The group […]
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