Montgomery Community Media

Here’s your daily rundown of the events and stories that people are talking about today, May 28th, in Montgomery County: 1. Graduates Galore: It’s high school graduation day for seniors at four schools today in Montgomery County. Congratulations to the class of 2015 at RICA and Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Paint Branch and Poolesville high schools. 2. […]

Superintendent Dr. Joshua Starr has just days left in his role heading up one of the state’s largest school districts but some students say they are confused about why his contract was not renewed. MyMCMedia spoke with two student leaders at Richard Montgomery High School Thursday about the decision. “I think a lot of people […]

Here are five things to know today, Feb. 4, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Joshua Starr has submitted his resignation, effective Feb. 16. Watch the MCPS news conference here. You can find more reaction to this news from local officials on the MyMCMedia.org website. 2. WSSC is holding a public […]

Montgomery College President Dr. DeRionne Pollard has released the following statement regarding the resignation of Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Joshua Starr: “I have deeply appreciated the opportunity to work with Dr. Joshua Starr. He is profoundly committed to social justice and the future of the county’s children. Since his arrival in 2011, Dr. Starr […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett has released the following  statement about the resignation of Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Joshua Starr. “I am disappointed that Josh Starr did not seek reappointment as MCPS superintendent.  I think Dr. Starr did a good job in his four years and hoped he would be able to stay. It […]

Montgomery County Board of Education President Patricia O’Neill and Superintendent Joshua Starr will hold a media availability at noon today, to discuss the superintendent’s future with Montgomery County Public Schools. The availability will be held at the Carver Educational Services Center in Rockville. The Board will meet in a closed session at 10:30 a.m. today to […]

Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Joshua Starr has just days to let the county’s school board know if he wants his contract as head of the school system renewed. Although not a letter of intent, Starr submitted to the school board last week a letter touting the school system’s accomplishments under his tenure. You […]

The Montgomery County School Board released a statement Friday afternoon about the ongoing discussion surrounding the renewal of Superintendent Dr. Joshua Starr’s contract. The statement from MCPS Board President Patricia O’Neill reads: “A superintendent’s appointment and contract are among the most important responsibilities that the Board of Education has and every member takes these responsibilities […]

UPDATED The Montgomery County Board of Education has a closed session scheduled Friday and it would appear that Superintendent Dr. Joshua Starr’s $250,000-plus yearly contract hangs in the balance. The closed door meeting is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Starr’s contract expires June 30, but school board policy requires the superintendent to indicate whether he wants […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will hold its annual Champions for Children celebration on Tuesday, April 29, during which it will honor several employees and school system partners, and name the MCPS Teacher of the Year. The Teacher of the Year will be chosen from among three finalists who are winners of the Veteran Teacher […]