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Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) welcomed more than 156,000 students for the first day of the 2015–2016 school year on Monday, the largest enrollment in the district’s history. Enrollment in MCPS is increasing by more than 2,600 students this year, the eighth straight year of growth greater than 2,000 students. School, state and county officials […]

UPDATED Two school buses collided at Falls Road and Glen Road on the first day of school, according to Montgomery County fire and rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. Officials said there were students on board when one school bus apparently rear ended the other school bus early this morning. Piringer described the injuries as minor and […]

The day before their first day of school, Quince Orchard High seniors were spotted staking out their senior parking spots.  They used brightly colored chalk to personalize their spaces at Quince Orchard High School. PHOTOS | Phil Fabrizio

Library officials invite all teens in the Silver Spring area who like to write fiction, nonfiction or poetry for an opportunity to develop their writing skills through the Teen Writers’ Club at the Silver Spring Library. The workshop is open to teen writers ages 13 to 18 and is scheduled to meet twice a month […]

Montgomery County police officers are asking the public for help in locating a missing Gaithersburg teen. Police said Kathy Pereira, age 15, of the 500 block of Mandolin Court in Gaithersburg, was last seen on August 17. Pereira is described by police as a Hispanic female, 5’03” tall, and weighing 120 pounds. She has brown […]

The fall sports season is upon us. In this MyMCMedia Extra, Jason Woodward, athletic director at Gaithersburg High School, previews some of the big games this fall. Take a look: Related articles:

Beginning this month, you can now register for fall recreation programs by using Active Montgomery. On County Report This Week, Skyler Grubbs of the Recreation Department answers a few questions about the new online registration system.

School starts on Aug. 31 and football games begin right after that. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, the athletic director of Northwest Jags, last year’s state champions, talks about two of the season’s upcoming big football games. Take a look:   Related articles:

Northwest High is known for winning state championships but did you know the Jags are also known for their good sportsmanship? This week, Northwest High School brought home Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) third place overall sportsmanship award. The honor includes a cash prize for the sports department. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Athletic Director […]

At a meeting of athletic directors this week, the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) awards for overall sportsmanship were handed out. Gaithersburg High brought home second place and that includes $1,000 for the athletic program. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Athletic Director Jason Woodward says his school takes sportsmanship very seriously. The first place award […]