Montgomery Community Media

Two Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students have been named 2013 U.S. Presidential Scholars for their outstanding academic achievement, leadership, citizenship, service, and contribution to school and community. The two students, the only Maryland public school students to receive the award, are among 141 students nationwide to be named Presidential Scholar winners and will be honored during a […]

The Montgomery County Public Schools Educational Foundation sponsored three ‘Fifth Grade Challenge’ events where local dignitaries and community leaders test their knowledge of facts from the Grade 5 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) curriculum. Fifth-graders from more than 60 elementary schools help the contestants. The final of three challenges occurs tonight (April 29) at the […]

Cedar Grove and Summit Hall elementary schools have been selected as recipients of the 2013 Green Ribbon Schools Award. They are among a total of 64 winning schools from across the nation. The Green Ribbon Schools award program, established in 2011, is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and recognizes schools that save […]

Four Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students have been selected as winners in the 2012 Junior Achievement Essay Competition, including one who has been named the grand prize winner. Daniela Hernandez-Fujigaki, a sophomore at Clarksburg High School, was selected as the grand prize winner. Samuel A. Scimemi, a junior at Walt Whitman High School; Isabel […]

“21 This Week” host Casey Aiken previews the April 21 show. Topics include the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) budget, The Washington Post urging Governor Martin O’Malley to reform some policies and the Boston Marathon bombing. Take a look. “21 This Week” airs on Sundays at 11 a.m. and again at 7 p.m. on Channel […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) placed four schools among the nation’s top 100 in The Washington Post High School Challenge. All 25 MCPS high schools appear in the ranking, which includes only the top 9 percent of the nation’s high schools. The High School Challenge, released April 15, ranks schools based on the access they provide […]

Fourth grade students from Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) schools learned the science of baking bread at John Hopkins University. King Arthur Flour and Johns Hopkins University sponsored the event which was a hit with teachers too. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner MCPS TV to view more of its local programming.

Montgomery Week in Review host Graciela Rivera-Oven talks with guest Fred Evans, Educator, about the Montgomery County Public School budget. Evans discusses the points of contention between the school system and the county council. The next show of Montgomery Week in Review airs on Monday at 12 p.m. and then again at 8 p.m. on […]

Montgomery County Public Schools is in the process of revising the strategic plan for the next decade. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner MCPS TV to view more of its local programming.

Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is working with Montgomery County Public Schools on pedestrian safety initiatives. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.