Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) welcomed more than 156,000 students for the first day of the 2015–2016 school year on Monday, the largest enrollment in the district’s history. Enrollment in MCPS is increasing by more than 2,600 students this year, the eighth straight year of growth greater than 2,000 students. School, state and county officials […]
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August 31, 2015 |
August 31, 2015 |
School Buses Collide at Falls Road and Glen Road, Minor Injuries Reported
UPDATED Two school buses collided at Falls Road and Glen Road on the first day of school, according to Montgomery County fire and rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. Officials said there were students on board when one school bus apparently rear ended the other school bus early this morning. Piringer described the injuries as minor and […]
August 31, 2015 |
Back to School: Enrollment Up, Start Times Moved Back, Superintendent Search Resumes
Montgomery County students head back to school on Aug. 31 and there may be more students in our district than ever before. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials expect to welcome 156,654 students, an enrollment increase of more than 2,800 students over last year, according to MCPS Spokesperson Dana Tofig. So what else is new […]
August 28, 2015 |
Police Remind Drivers to Respect the Bus (VIDEO)
The first day of school is Aug. 31st in Montgomery County and police are reminding drivers to “Respect the Bus.” According to police, Maryland law requires vehicles to stop when traveling in the same direction of a stopped school bus with activated flashing red lights. Drivers on the opposite direction also must stop when approaching a […]
August 28, 2015 |
Police and School Officials Stress Back-To-School Safety (VIDEO)
The Montgomery County Police Department and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials held a news conference on Friday afternoon to stress back-to-school safety. More than 156,000 students head back to class on Aug. 31. Police Chief Thomas Manger said approximately 160 crossing guards will be deployed to help students cross the street safely. MCPS Interim Superintendent […]
August 27, 2015 |
Catholic Schools Open Doors to a New School Year (VIDEO)
It’s back to school for students throughout the county and for students in Catholic schools, the new school year starts with a focus on Pope Francis’ upcoming visit. MyMCMedia’s Cindy Peña shows us how one Catholic school is preparing for the school year and the special visitor.
August 25, 2015 |
Back to School – Get Your Vaccinations! (VIDEO)
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials are urging all parents to make sure their students are properly vaccinated as the school year begins. Free vaccines will be offered at the MCPS Back to School Fair on August 29th, as well at Montgomery County health clinics and in selected MCPS middle schools throughout the month of September. All […]
August 24, 2015 |
MCPS Recognizes Sportsmanship at Area High Schools (VIDEO)
The fall sports season is about to begin and area athletic directors, coaches, administrators and police officers are touting the importance of sportsmanship on and off the field. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke has more. Related articles:
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