Montgomery Community Media

Alicia Deeny becomes the first woman principal at Richard Montgomery High School and the first Latina to take on this role at a high school level in MCPS, according to the school system. MyMCM spoke with Principal Deeny about her new position and the goals she wants to accomplish at Richard Montgomery HS.

Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) son el distrito escolar más grande y de más rápido crecimiento en el estado y en la nación, según el informe anual de MCPS a la comunidad. En la última década, MCPS ha agregado más de 15,000 cupos para acomodar los aumentos de inscripción, y todavía está […]

Montgomery County Public Schools is the largest and fastest-growing school district in the state and in the nation, according to the MCPS annual report to the community.  In the last decade, MCPS has added more than 15,000 seats to accommodate enrollment increases, and is still working to add more spaces for students, the report said.  […]

If you are looking to attend some fun events, this is the right time of year. Several festivals are coming up this September in Montgomery County. Here is a list of some of our favorite festivals where you, your family and friends can enjoy food, music, art and culture: PawPaw Festival   Noon to 4 p.m. […]

Last week, every school in Montgomery County received a Maryland School Report Card, which serves as an education “accountability system” for Maryland’s public schools. The report cards measure test results, curriculum access, absenteeism rates, school climate, college and career readiness, and student growth. Schools receive three scores: Star Rating (based on point percentage). Percentile Rank (school’s performance compared […]

Takoma Park Middle School principal, Alicia Deeny, sent a letter out to parents early Wednesday following an incident early this afternoon that led the school to  a shelter-in-place. A shelter-in-place plan is implemented in the event of a chemical, biological, or radiological incident, according to Montgomery County Public School’s website. After receiving notification of an […]

Registration is now open for Takoma Park’s 9th Annual Safe Routes to School 5k Challenge on May 7, according to a news release. The goal of this challenge is to promote safety for pedestrians and bicyclists. The run also promotes a healthy and active lifestyle for residents. Money raised from the race will support the […]

Update: April 6, 6:00 p.m. Montgomery County students now have some major bragging rights. Nine out of the top ten students who competed in the Maryland National Geographic Bee on April 1 are from Montgomery County. Students from the following schools made it into the top ten. Cabin John Middle School French International School Kingsview […]

Safe Silver Spring will host a forum with candidates for the U.S. Congress 8th Congressional District race on Saturday, March 12 in Takoma Park. The forum presents an opportunity for area residents to hear directly from candidates.    The following candidates are confirmed to attend the forum. Democratic candidates include; David Anderson, Kumar Barve, Ana […]

Friends of the Library, Montgomery County are recruiting schools to participate in the 2015-2016 MOSAIC middle school student writing contest.  The first teacher info session is scheduled for October 6. Last year’s winners were announced over the summer.  Celebrating heritage and cultural differences, Montgomery County middle school students were honored for their award winning poems, […]