Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials held a back to school news conference on Aug. 26 at the newly modernized Weller Road Elementary School, where local leaders talked about “Planning and Building for Growth in MCPS.” The event was followed by a tour of the new school building. You can watch the news conference in […]

The Gaithersburg community has waited a long time for the new modernized Gaithersburg High School. In this MyMCMedia extra, Dr. Christine Handy Collins tells us what a big day the first day of school was for students, teachers and parents at the brand new building. Additional coverage

As the new school year gets underway, Lucille Baur of the Montgomery County Police Department provides some practical safety tips for both students and parents. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

When school resumes there will be some new faces around area schools and we are not just talking about new students: MCPS-TV introduces us to some of the area’s newest teachers, too. Visit our PEG partner MCPS TV to view more of its local programming.

With Montgomery County Public Schools starting the new school year on August 26, the Gaithersburg Police Department offers these reminders to students, parents, motorists and bicyclists to ensure a safe and healthy school year: Students Discuss with your family the safest route to school. Identify intersections with crossing guards and the route with the fewest […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will reopen tomorrow, October 31, after closing for two days because of Hurricane Sandy. As of 9 a.m. today, there were 10 MCPS schools and buildings without power and only minor damage was reported to school facilities. MCPS is working to make sure all buildings are ready to open on […]

Sabrina Wilson of Interfaith Clothing Center talked with Montgomery Week In Review host Don Mooers about her organizations efforts to provide new backpacks and school supplies to children in need in Montgomery County.

It’s that time again, family vacations are over, summer break is over,  and it’s time for kids to get back to school. For those stay at home moms and dads, I guess your vacation begins. I hope everyone had a great summer traveling like  I did, or just taking the time to not have to go anywhere. We offered a […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) kicks off the 2012-2013 school year today (August 27, 2012) with the highest enrollment in the district’s history and the opening of a brand new school in Silver Spring. More than 149,000 students are expected to attend MCPS this year, an increase of about 2,500 students from 2011 and nearly […]

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