Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Jack Smith is commending the work of three principals in a video message posted on the district’s website. Smith singles out the principals of Damascus High, Robert Frost Middle and Watkins Mill High schools for engaging students in difficult conversations about patriotism and racism. The Watkins Mill football team was […]

The Quince Orchard Cougars outscored the Wotton Patriots, 52-13, Friday night at the Cougar Dome. On the sidelines, Photographer Phil Fabrizio captured these images from the second half: PHOTOS | Phil Fabrizio   Final 52-13. Quince Orchard improves to 2-1. @mymcmedia @allmetsports @QOAthletics @WoottonSports pic.twitter.com/vhtRBAVCmr — Phil Fabrizio (@Photoloaf) September 17, 2016 QO connects on […]

The principal of Damascus High School penned an open letter to the community about the recent national anthem protests ahead of Friday’s football game against Watkins Mill High School. Last Friday, Watkins Mill High School football players knelt in protest during the national anthem and are expected to do so again at tomorrow’s game. “Recently, a […]

Olympic gold medalist Helen Maroulis recently visited Cashell Elementary School in Rockville to share her story with students. Maroulis is a former student of the school and received a warm welcome from students and teachers. MyMCMedia’s Maureen Chowdhury reports.

High school football is back. Our coverage of Friday night under the lights begins at Quince Orchard High School where the Cougars took on the Damascus Swarmin’ Hornets, who are defending their 2015 3A state championship title. After the first quarter of play, the game remained scoreless. Then the Cougars scored the first points of […]

Olympic gold medalist Helen Maroulis visited Cashell Elementary School in Rockville today where she shared her story with students. Maroulis is the first American woman to win a gold in wrestling at the Olympics. @MCPS @helen_maroulis Helen returns to her elem school and says "Love what you do" & "Go after your dream!" pic.twitter.com/newx8SlUp1 — […]

Montgomery County Public Schools recently recognized good sportsmanship for the 2015-2016 school year. The awards were presented at a meeting of athletic directors, county police officers and systemwide athletics held August 17. For the 2015-2016 school year, Seneca Valley earned first place; Northwest second and Gaithersburg third. The county’s Sportsmanship Award Program has been in […]

Quince Orchard High School (QOHS) girls lacrosse (lax) may be having an off season but they appear to be ahead of other Montgomery County schools in their approach towards that sports’ future. They wear soft headgear. First disclaimer, I have watched the movie Concussion and also own a hard MIPS cycling helmet for brain protection. […]

UPDATE April 6, 3:00 p.m. Montgomery County Spokesperson Patrick Lacefield says that the County Executive will be responding to the Council’s request in a letter next week. Lacefield told MyMCMedia in an email that “the direction would be establish a baseline on [field] levels,” and also independent monitoring every five years. ORIGINAL March 31, 4:49 p.m. […]

Sebastian Johnson is a former Montgomery County Public Schools student and also a former Student Member of the Board of Education. Johnson is now running for a Board of Election At-Large position. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Johnson says the Board needs a fresh perspective.