Montgomery Community Media

The first day of school is exciting for both students and teachers. Did you know that Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is welcoming over 600 new educators to the district this year? Find out how these new teachers have been preparing for the first day of school and the new school year in this MCPS-TV […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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:

In this MyMCMedia extra, Clarksburg Athletics Director Ed Dalton said sportsmanship is a message that schools officials drive home continuously and, he says, the community has embraced it. Find out more in this MyMCMedia Extra: On Aug. 19, the Clarksburg Coyotes received the MCPS 2014-2015 overall Sportsmanship Award. The honor comes with a $2,000 cash […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Clarksburg’s athletic director, Ed Dalton, says winning the overall Sportsmanship Award is huge. Take a look: The award was presented to Clarksburg on Aug. 19 at a meeting of athletic directors. Gaithersburg High placed second and Northwest High was third. Related articles:

Although school doesn’t start until Aug. 31, fall tryouts and practices are underway at area high schools. This year, the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials have announced the full implementation of the certified athletic trainer (ATC) program at all 25 high schools. In this MyMCMedia Extra, MCPS Athletics Specialist Jeff Sullivan tells us why […]

The Clarksburg Coyotes are the winners of the 2014-2015 overall Sportsmanship Award. This prestigious award, which includes $2,000 for the school’s athletics program, was presented on Wednesday morning at a meeting of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) athletic directors in Rockville. Gaithersburg High School and Northwest High School placed second and third, respectively. Find out […]

There are plenty of folks who stay at their jobs for 25 years but, in this story, Susan Kenedy catches up with a gentleman who has also touched thousands of lives during the quarter century he has spent helping students cross the road safely in the city of Gaithersburg. Visit our PEG partner County Cable […]