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Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Joshua P. Starr is recommending that $220.8 million be added to the district’s current six-year school construction plan in order to address significant space needs in the school system. The proposed amendments would increase the Fiscal Year 2015-2020 Capital Improvements Program budget to $1.75 billion from the $1.53 billion plan approved […]

The Rachel Carson Elementary School PTA has a meeting planned for Nov. 5 and top on the discussion list likely will be a recently-released proposal from Superintendent Dr. Joshua Starr that names redistricting as a possible solution to crowding issues at the Gaithersburg school. RCES PTA President Angelo Whitten told MyMCMedia Tuesday that the PTA […]

The winner of the 2014 Kentlands/Lakelands 5K kids t-shirt design contest is Mariana Ruiz, a student at Rachel Carson Elementary School. Gaithersburg’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Director Michele Potter noted there were more than 100 drawings submitted in this year’s design contest. The 2014 Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run, Walk and Kids Fun Run takes place on […]

Rachel Carson Elementary School (RCES) has been named a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. The Gaithersburg school was honored for its outstanding academic performance, as well as its leadership, professional development and instructional programs. Rachel Carson is the 35th school in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) to be named […]

Every Tuesday night, the Rachel Carson Elementary School (RCES) homework club is making a difference in a local Hispanic community. It’s only possible because of the help and dedication of RCES parents and staff members. Look at the difference they are making in this video repot.