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August 31, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Maryland Flag at Half Staff for International Overdose Awareness Day

The Maryland flag will fly at half-staff Tuesday by order of Gov. Larry Hogan for International Overdose Awareness Day. Flag Status Alert: Governor Hogan has ordered the Maryland State Flag lowered to half-staff at sunrise, Tuesday, August 31, 2021 and returned to full-staff at sunset, Tuesday, August 31, 2021 for International Overdose Awareness Day — […]

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August 31, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 31, In Montgomery County

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 31 and it’s the second day of school for MCPS students. Happy learning and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Walk up Food Distribution: Montgomery County is hosting two food distribution events today. From 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., you can stop by Hughes UMC Mid County Hub Food […]

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August 30, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Leaders Focused on Mental Health Needs as Students Return to School

Monday was the first day of school for nearly 160,000 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students. MCPS is beginning the new academic year with in-person instruction five-days-a-week after 18 months of virtual and phased in-person learning due to COVID-19. While students live through a pandemic, leaders want to make sure they are supporting their mental […]

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August 30, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

MCPS Kicks Off School Year; Nearly 160,000 Students Return to In-Person Learning

Monday marked the first day of school for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Nearly 160,000 students returned to classrooms, while about 3,000 remained on the virtual learning platform. MCPS officials say there are several precautions to ensure the safety of all students and staff amid the COVID-19 pandemic. At Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, […]

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August 30, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

¿Prueba de Vacuna para Estudiantes que Participen en Deportes?

A partir del 8 de noviembre, Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax anunciaron que requerirán prueba de una vacuna COVID-19 para cualquier estudiante que participe en deportes de invierno y primavera de la Liga de Escuelas Secundarias de Virginia (VHSL) durante el resto del año escolar 2021-22. También se requerirá prueba de una vacuna […]

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August 30, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Jawando ‘Thankful’ Police Officers Out of Schools, Ready for Next Steps

Montgomery County Public Schools opened without School Resource Officers (SROs) for the first time in 19 years. MyMCM spoke to Councilmember Will Jawando about what this means for students and families and what’s next. At last week’s Board of Education meeting, it was announced that instead of SROs, community engagement officers will be assigned to […]

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August 30, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Vistazo al Primer Día de Clases Presenciales en la Escuela Intermedia Lakelands Park

Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery le dieron la bienvenida a más de 160 mil estudiantes en las 209 escuelas del sistema escolar. MyMCM visitó la escuela intermedia Lakelands Park para dar un vistazo al primer día de clases presenciales después de un año y medio de educación virtual debido a la pandemia Covid-19. […]

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August 30, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

County Employees Not Vaccinated Yet Have To Get Weekly COVID-19 Testing

Montgomery County recently launched an employee COVID-19 vaccination and testing plan. According to officials, all county employees who are not vaccinated yet will have to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test weekly. “This is an important step in keeping our county employees and residents safe,” said Montgomery County Council President Tom Hucker during his […]

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August 30, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Montgomery County Under Flash Flood Watch Monday Afternoon

Montgomery County is under a flash flood watch issued by the National Weather Service until 10 p.m. Monday. Showers and thunderstorms are expected Monday afternoon and evening. The storms may produce a few inches of rain in a short period of time resulting in streams and creeks overflowing their banks. The National Weather Service issues […]

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August 30, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Walt Whitman Teacher, Crew Coach Charged with Child Sexual Abuse

Kirkland Shipley, a former social studies teacher and rowing coach at Walt Whitman High School, is charged with first and second degree child sexual abuse of a secondary school student, according to the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. He currently is on paid administrative leave from Montgomery County Public Schools, according to an MCPS spokesperson. Principal […]

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