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Over 100 families at Albert Einstein High School in Kensington have donated $5,750 in gift cards to help families at their school facing food insecurities during the coronavirus crisis. A group of parents, led by Christine Alden, a parent with a sophomore at Einstein, worked together to help organize the donations of 115 $50 food […]

An Albert Einstein High School student was investigated by police for displaying a weapon during an online class on April 3. The incident was confirmed by Einstein Principal Christine Handy who said in an email to the school community that the student was immediately reported to Montgomery County Police Department and Montgomery County Public Schools […]

Two high school principals in Gaithersburg are leaving. Quince Orchard High School Principal Carole Working is retiring and moving to Italy. Christine Handy has been elected president of the National Association of Secondary School Principals, in Reston, Va. Handy, in a letter to the Gaithersburg Mayor and Council, said she was taking a leave of […]

With water jugs in hand students from Gaithersburg High School joined visiting students from Japan in a walk for a good cause in honor of National Water Day. MyMCMedia’s Valerie Bonk has the story of the meaning behind the their “walk for water.” They didn’t know each other before their newest service project, but these […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) principals, counselors and PTA leaders in Gaithersburg were treated to a special breakfast on Sept. 20. The city of Gaithersburg holds this annual event to thank the leaders for their hard work and dedication.

Montgomery County Public Schools students are back in class as the 2013-2014 school year is now underway and school administrators report that student enrollment is on the rise. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports.

In this MyMCMedia extra, Dr. Christine Handy Collins describes some of the highlights of the new Gaithersburg High School. For one, the new 431,178 square feet building has a new street address: 101 Education Boulevard. Watch the video for more fun facts: The new school also features state of the art technology; a vegetative roof; […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Dr. Christine Handy Collins reflects on opening day of the new Gaithersburg High School. The proud principal said she is thankful for a smooth grand opening. Take a look: Additional coverage

Dr. Christine Handy Collins, the principal of Gaithersburg High School, tells MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke about the school’s Trojan pride on the first day of school at the new modernized building. Additional coverage

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