Montgomery Community Media

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 […]

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

The Montgomery County Police Department and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials held a news conference on Friday afternoon to stress back-to-school safety. More than 156,000 students head back to class on Aug. 31. Police Chief Thomas Manger said approximately 160 crossing guards will be deployed to help students cross the street safely. MCPS Interim Superintendent […]

The coronation for the 2015 Royal Fair Court was held at the PEPCO Community Stage on August 16. In this MyMCMedia extra, you can watch the coronation ceremony in its entirety. For more information about the teens that make up the Royal Court click here.

Montgomery County Recreation and Montgomery Parks have a new registration system. Residents can register for fall programs in a new system called ActiveMontgomery starting Aug. 17th. The system replaces RecWeb and ParkPASS, and also allows customers to check facility availability, reserve spaces, and register for memberships. “ActiveMONTGOMERY provides a broad range of registration options which […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will make changes to its assessment program beginning this school year in order to increase instructional time and relieve the testing burden on the district’s students. The Montgomery County Board of Education on Tuesday endorsed a district plan to eliminate all MCPS-developed final exams in middle school courses this coming […]

The Montgomery County Council and County Executive Isiah Leggett have proclaimed the month of July as Parks and Recreation Month. In fact, this month marks 30 years that park systems around the United States have celebrated Parks and Recreation Month. However, a survey financed by the National Recreation and Park Association in May 2014 indicated […]

What a great two weeks I had with the first session of MCM’s Summer Backpack Journalism Academy!  The newest journalists were full of energy and great ideas. I cannot wait to share their stories with you. The topics range from The Town of Somerset 4th of July Celebration to MCPS Bell Times and Same Sex […]

Here are some images of this week’s meet between Rockshire and River Falls. Photos by Phil Fabrizio.

Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Junior Eric Guerci officially became the 38th Student Member of the Board of Education July 1. He shares his thoughts on the job with MyMCMedia’s Krista Brick. Related: