back to school 2019

September 4, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Jawando Talks School Security and Safety Measures

Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando spoke to MyMCMedia about new school safety and security measures in place on Tuesday at Shady Grove Middle School. Jawando noted that this is the first year that all of Montgomery County Public Schools’ buses are equipped with cameras to improve pedestrian safety in the county. Also, Jawando said Montgomery […]

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September 4, 2019 | Douglas Tallman

Arcola Elementary Gives Update on Year-Round School

Most schools started Tuesday. Arcola Elementary School in Wheaton went to school for 30 days this summer and only got a short Labor Day break. Principal Emmanuel Jean-Philippe tells why:

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September 3, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Inside Brown Station Elementary’s Dual Language Immersion Program

Students in Brown Station Elementary School’s Two-Way Language Immersion program receive their instruction in two languages every day: 50% of instruction is given in English and the other 50% of instruction is given in Spanish. On the first day back to school on Tuesday, Montgomery County education leaders and politicians had the opportunity to look […]

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September 3, 2019 | Jordan Lindsay

Enthusiasm Rules First Day of School For MCPS Students, Staff

MCPS students brought in their first day of school with lots of excitement. Superintendent Dr.Jack Smith, and School Board members say they are also looking forward to this year and all the new things it has to offer. Some County Councilmembers also showed up for the big day. Watch the video for more details.   […]

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September 3, 2019 | Michelle Queen

A Picture Perfect First Day Back at School

School buses started rolling out of their depots before the sun came out on the first day of school for Montgomery County. MCPS set a new record for enrollment with more than 164,000 students. The county’s newest school, Snowden Farm Elementary School in Clarksburg, greeted students for the first time Tuesday. Throw in nice weather […]

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September 3, 2019 | Andrea Sarralde

Arranca el Año Escolar con Más Alumnos Hispanos en Montgomery

Este nuevo ciclo escolar 2019-2020 comenzó este martes con nuevos maestros, directivos y alumnos. Se estima que hay más de 11,000 nuevos alumnos entre los grados 1ro a 12vo, y más de 1,000 alumnos sólo para Kindergarten, la mayoría del nuevo alumnado son estudiantes hispanos o de padres inmigrantes.  El condado  de Montgomery tiene uno […]

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September 3, 2019 | Staff Writer

Academic Year Kicks off at Rosa Parks Middle School

Rosa Parks Middle School students were excited to return to the classroom after summer vacation. Check out these photos of Rosa Parks students arriving at school in Olney on Tuesday morning.

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September 3, 2019 | Staff Writer

Safety Patrol Back in Full Force at Cashell Elementary

The safety patrol was out Tuesday morning to help Cashell Elementary School students make their way back to the classroom for the first day of classes. Check out these photos of students arriving at school in Rockville.

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September 3, 2019 | Staff Writer

Sherwood High Students Return to School

Sherwood High School is officially back in session. Check out these photos of Montgomery County Public Schools students arriving for a new academic year in Sandy Spring.

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September 3, 2019 | Jordan Lindsay

Kids Ride Free Program Will Be ‘Game Changer’ According to Glass

New this school year, all students under the age of 18 will be able to take Ride On and Metro buses for free. Councilmember Evan Glass who spearheaded this initiative during the last budgeting session says this is a game changer for the environment and will hopefully encourage more use of public transit for kids. […]

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