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With Montgomery County’s push to eliminate serious and fatal collisions by 2030, and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) still in need of about 100 bus drivers, the Department of Transportation is encouraging families and neighbors to become a Walking School Bus. A Walking School Bus is a parent or guardian-organized effort, much like a carpool, […]

Varios miembros de la Junta de Educación de Maryland mostraron su apoyo a un mandato del uso de las mascarillas en todo el estado, durante una reunión el martes. La maestra miembro de la junta Rachel McCusker hizo una moción para realizar una reunión especial para discutir un reglamento de emergencia que tenga como requisito […]

Several members of the Maryland Board of Education showed support for a statewide COVID-19 school mask mandate during a meeting Tuesday. Teacher Member of the Board Rachel McCusker made a motion to hold a special meeting to discuss an emergency regulation for a face covering requirement in schools across the state. “I believe that having […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Interim Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight joined the county’s weekly COVID-19 virtual media briefing on Wednesday to lay out back-to-school plans. Dr. McKnight sheds more light on what the school system has in place to keep students and staff safe amid the pandemic.   MCPS officials say there are several precautions […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) teachers returned to classrooms this week. During “Pre Service Week,” teachers, counselors, and staff get ready for the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 30. MCPS Communications Supervisor Gboyinde Onijala sets the stage for the first day of school:   See related posts below: MCPS Interim Superintendent Dr. McKnight: […]

The fall issue of the Montgomery County Guide for Recreation and Parks is now available and registration for programs and classes is underway. The Fall Guide offers a wide variety of classes and programs designed to help participants stay active and have fun. Among the many offerings are aquatics, art classes, sports, therapeutic recreation services, […]

Durante una reunión el martes, los miembros de la Junta de Educación de Maryland decidieron considerar una regulación de emergencia Covid-19, sobre un mandato del uso de las mascarillas en las escuelas de todo el estado. El superintendente estatal Mohammed Choudhury dijo que intentará determinar si puede rechazar legalmente los planes de reapertura de los […]

Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) students will be returning to in-person instruction next week. With COVID-19 cases on the rise, many parents have concerns about how the school district will manage amid the pandemic. MyMCM spoke with various parents to learn what fuels their concerns. See related posts below: MCPS Interim Superintendent Dr. McKnight: ‘Health […]

Montgomery County is hosting a free vaccination clinic for public school students on Wednesday, Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at John F. Kennedy High School. The clinic, which is open to students 12 years and older, will offer the Pfizer vaccine. Appointments are available online at MarylandVax.org.  Students must fill out all required […]

Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) darán la bienvenida a más de 160,000 estudiantes la próxima semana cuando comience el año escolar. Aproximadamente 3,500 de esos estudiantes solicitaron ingresar a la academia virtual del sistema escolar, según funcionarios de MCPS. Mientras tanto, la tabla de datos del condado de Montgomery muestra que los […]