For Oscar Rivera, 20, going to college was an “expensive” idea. He attended Rockville High School and then joined ACES- Achievement Collegiate Excellence and Sucess program designed to assist thousands of at-risk youth who are underrepresented in college. Rivera will graduate from Montgomery College in 2016. Rivera will graduate from Montgomery College in 2016. On […]
ACES Students To Celebrate Achievements at a Special Ceremony in Bethesda
The Achievement Collegiate Excellence and Success (ACES) program was designed to assist thousands of at-risk youth who are underrepresented in college. On Tuesday, June 16, educators, county officials, and relatives will gather to recognize these students’ hard work, dedication, and achievements at Strathmore in Bethesda. ACES, launched in 2013, is a collaboration is between Montgomery […]
Five Things to Know Today, June 15, in Montgomery County
It’s going to be a steamy one and there are some showers in the forecast today. Here are five more things to know today, June 15th, in Montgomery County: 1. Last Day of School: You may see a lot of smiling kids today. That’s because today is the official last day of school for Montgomery […]
Gaithersburg High’s Baseball Coach Reflects on State Win (VIDEO)
For the first time in school history Gaithersburg High School’s varsity baseball team has won the Maryland 4A State Championship. Coach Jeff Rabberman talks about the win.
Gaithersburg High Partners with Ingleside for Nursing Program
Fifteen students from Gaithersburg High School will be selected to participate in a career-launching training program that will provide them with the skills to become certified nursing assistants. The program is sponsored by Ingleside at King Farm, a senior living community in Rockville, and a local foundation created by Dr. William Leahy, a physician who […]
Nonprofit in Montgomery County Helps Students Become College Ready (VIDEO)
Being college ready is the only option for members of the I AM College READY, a nonprofit organization with an educational program that mentors minority males
Gaithersburg High Reports Latest Case of Whooping Cough
There has been another case of whooping cough in Montgomery County, this time at Gaithersburg High School. Mary Anderson, spokeswoman for the Department of Health and Human Services, confirmed to MyMCMedia Friday that a student at that school has been confirmed to have pertussis, a highly-contagious respiratory illness. That makes the 16th case of the […]
‘Walk for Water’ Brings Gaithersburg, Japanese Students Together (Video)
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 […]
“He’s the Reason I Do What I Do” (Video)
In this MyMCMedia extra, Dave Mencarini, the head football coach of Urbana High, remembers former Gaithersburg Football Coach John Harvill. Take a look: Mencarini attended a celebration of Harvill’s life on March 1 at Gaithersburg High School. See our related posts for more: Related:
Coach Kreg Kephart at John Harvill Tribute (Video)
In this MyMCMedia extra, Gaithersburg High School Football Coach Kreg Kephart remembers his mentor, Coach John Harvill: Related:
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