Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials say they continue to work closely with local and state health officials to determine face mask guidance and other health and safety practices for the fall. The school district will provide plans surrounding face coverings for the upcoming school year to the Board of Education next week. MCPS Communications […]

Two Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) elementary schools, Roscoe Nix and Arcola, that operate on an innovative calendar have already welcomed students back for five days a week of in-person instruction “Face-to-face learning gives students an opportunity to engage in academics hands-on,” said Arcola Elementary School Principal Emmanuel Jean-Philippe. “The virtual aspect for some students […]

The Montgomery County Board of Education approved several administrators during a July 15 meeting including the appointments of four new principals: Scott E. Smith as principal of Northwest High School John W. Taylor as principal of Winston Churchill High School Jennifer A. Seidel as principal of Greenwood Elementary School Alicia M. Deeny as principal of Richard Montgomery […]

Los padres o tutores de un niño han sido localizados después de que hallaron al menor desatendido en White Oak, el jueves por la noche, según la policía del condado de Montgomery (MCPD). Los oficiales dicen que se cree que el niño tiene tres o cuatro años y fue encontrado solo en la cuadra 1700 […]

El primer pago mensual del crédito tributario federal por hijos ha comenzado a afectar las cuentas bancarias de algunas familias elegibles esta semana. La mayoría de los padres recibirán automáticamente pagos mensuales de $ 250 o $ 300 por niño a partir del jueves. El Crédito Tributario por Hijos en el Plan de Rescate Estadounidense […]

The parent or guardian of a young boy has been located after he was found unattended in White Oak on Thursday night, according to Montgomery County Police. Officers say the child is believed to be three or four years of age and was found alone in the 1700 block of January Drive around 10:30 p.m. […]

The first monthly payment of the expanded federal child tax credit has started to hit some eligible families’ bank accounts this week. Most parents will automatically receive monthly payments of $250 or $300 per child beginning Thursday. The Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan provides historical relief to the most working families ever. […]

19 Montgomery County students have received college- and university-sponsored scholarships in the final round of awards from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced Monday. The winners were selected by the sponsoring college or univresity from amound the finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Progarm who will attend their instituion. These awards provide between $500 and […]

The Takoma Park Youth Council — which works closely with the city council, mayor and city groups to advocate for Takoma Park’s young people — is now accepting applications for 2021-2022. The youth council was formed in 2017 as an advisory committee to the city council. It is intended to provide an opportunity for the youth of […]

Montgomery County Public Schools [MCPS] looks forward to a full return to classrooms when the 2021–2022 school year begins on August 30. Interim Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight released a community message on Thursday that included her focus for the first 100 days of the upcoming school year. This vision – PROSPER 100 – commits to […]