Montgomery Community Media

This week Montgomery County School Psychologists’ Association hosts a virtual expo in honor of Mental Health Awareness Week, according to an Oct. 20 MCPS Bulletin. The free expo aims to put students and families in touch with mental health experts who can provide information on topics pertinent to school-aged children — such as vaping, social […]

More than two months into the school year, Montgomery County Public Schools continue to struggle to fill positions. Meanwhile, administrators and teachers work extra hours, often giving up their lunch and prep periods, to make sure all classes and bus routes are covered. For the district to reach its full staffing complement, 161 teachers, 117 […]

Un sospechoso está bajo custodia policial, anunció el jefe de policía del condado de Montgomery, Marcus Jones, en su cuenta de Twitter. The suspect from this morning’s Blair HS incident is in police custody. Thanks to our officers for their quick work. — Marcus Jones (@mcpdChief) November 8, 2021 El lunes en la mañana, un […]

Update (5:45 p.m.): The suspect is a juvenile male, per a release from police Monday evening. He is a student at Montgomery Blair High School and charges are pending. He was taken into custody without incident, police said. Update (2 p.m.): A suspect is in police custody, Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones said on […]

What qualities do you believe make a good leader? What about an excellent teacher? Montgomery County Public Schools wants to know what traits it should look for as it searches for its next superintendent. In partnership with the search firm Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates, MCPS released this survey asking the community what qualities they […]

COVID-19 vaccinations for 5-11 year olds started Thursday in Montgomery County. On Friday, young residents waited to get their first dose at the Dennis Avenue Health Center in Silver Spring. “I feel happy to get my vaccine,” 5-year-old Lillian Obletz of Silver Spring said. “Now I can play with more friends.” “We were really excited […]

Un “incidente grave” ocurrió en un vestuario de Wootton High School que involucró a jugadores de fútbol americano del equipo universitario el martes, dijo la directora Kimberly Boldon en una carta a las familias. Un miembro del personal informó el incidente y se llamó de inmediato a la Policía del Condado de Montgomery (MCPD), escribió […]

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 the incident and Montgomery County Police (MCPD) were immediately called, Boldon wrote. Police were called around 4:04 p.m. for “an assault that was believed to […]

Montgomery County-run clinics will begin COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11 on Thursday, leaders said during a virtual briefing Wednesday. Appointments should become available on the county’s online COVID-19 portal by the end of the day Wednesday, County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Manager Sean O’Donnell said. The website also lists local providers offering the vaccine […]

Montgomery Parks invites the community to a celebration of the recently renovated Maydale Nature Classroom on Saturday from 2-5 p.m., according to a Monday press release. The free event will take place rain or shine. It will include a brief speaking program and self-guided tours of the facility. Family-friendly activities provide the fun  — s’mores […]