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MCPS Celebrates National School Bus Safety Week Oct. 16-21

Published October 12, 2023 at 10:39PM

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will be emphasizing the importance of school bus safety and saying thank you to all who transport MCPS students during National Bus Safety week from Oct.16–21.

National School Bus Safety Week is a public program designed to educate the public about the importance of school bus safety. Each year schools organize events to bring attention to school bus safety and to recognize the critical role school bus employees play in providing safe transportation to our students.

Education

Remarks from MCPS Superintendent Dr. Monifa B. McKnight on Need for Accountability and Transparency

By MCS Staff

Published October 12, 2023 at 10:28PM

Today, MCPS Superintendent Dr. Monifa B. McKnight delivered the following remarks during the Board of Education business meeting, providing an update on the comprehensive corrective action plan she has been charged with developing:

“I want to thank the Board for committing to releasing a redacted version of the Jackson Lewis report, which many in our community have asked for and is indeed an important step for restoring trust with our staff and community.

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MCPS: Information Concerning Online Threats to Safety

By MCS Staff

Published October 12, 2023 at 7:03PM | Updated October 13, 2023 at 7:20AM

MCPS has sent a message to the community recognizing information concerning online threats to safety by a former leader of Hamas calling for a “day of rage” on Friday, October 13th. The full message can be seen below:

“Dear MCPS Families and Staff,

MoCo Police

MCPD Announces It Has Taken Steps to Enhance Safety of Jewish Community

By MCS Staff

Published October 12, 2023 at 6:31PM

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has announced via social media that it has taken steps to enhance the safety of the local Jewish community. The full statement can be seen below:

“In response to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Montgomery County Department of Police has taken steps to enhance the safety of our Jewish community. We have increased police presence around religious institutions located within the county.

Education

Board of Education Releases Redacted Jackson-Lewis Investigation Report

By MCS Staff

Published October 12, 2023 at 4:02PM

The Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) released a statement regarding the release of the redacted Jackson-Lewis Investigation Report. In a Thursday afternoon tweet, the Board of Education stated that the redacted report can be found on the Board’s website. As of press time at 3:30pm, we have been unable to find it on the website, but it can be accessed at this link. The (BOE) statement can be seen below:

“We believe that restoring trust with our staff and community is of utmost importance and it is our hope that by releasing this report, which is redacted to protect the right of our employees, will be a step toward a renewed belief in the integrity of our public-school system.

Business

Gaithersburg Gas Station and Repair Shop Sold For $2.5 Million

By MCS Staff

Published October 12, 2023 at 2:59PM

Marcus & Millichap a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, recently announced the sale of Gaithersburg Citgo| Daytona Auto Care, a 2,506-square foot retail property located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The property sold for $2,500,000 plus inventory, or $837.99 per square foot.

“The property attracted offers from several buyers,” Zhao said. “It’s not a typical Marcus & Millichap net leased deal. This deal involved real estate and its 35 years of business operation. Ultimately, an investor with a keen interest in auto care was found who enlisted the help of an experienced operator from California to assist with the business operation of the auto care facility. The buyer negotiated strategic termination of the property’s current fuel supply agreement as a contingency to close.” The property is located at 401-409 E Diamond Av. in Gaithersburg and includes Gaithersburg Citgo gas station and Daytona Auto Care LTD, which have been in business for more than 35 years.

Events

Montgomery Parks Highlights Making Birdwatching Accessible to All During Birdability Week

By MCS Staff

Published October 12, 2023 at 11:14AM

People of all abilities are invited to participate in the popular hobby, October 15-22, 2023

Montgomery Parks is calling all experienced and novice birders to participate in its Birdability Week events October 15-21. This is the fourth annual Birdability Week, a national event designed to celebrate the beauty of birds and promote the accessibility of the hobby for everyone, including those with disabilities and or health concerns.

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MoCo High School Sports Scores for Oct 11, 2023

By MCS Staff

Published October 12, 2023 at 8:07AM

Let us know in the comments for any missing scores.

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(Located) Missing 12-Year-Old Last Seen Driving a Blue Hyundai Tucson on Wednesday Night

By MCS Staff

Published October 12, 2023 at 7:37AM | Updated October 12, 2023 at 9:05AM

Kimora Neal was last seen on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at approximately 8 p.m., driving a blue Hyundai Tucson, bearing Maryland license plate 1FA6234, northbound on New Hampshire Ave. at Heartsfields Dr. in Silver Spring. She is 5’6″, 130 Ibs., with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black crop top and grey leggings.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Kimora Neal is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).

Maryland

WSSC Water Lifts Recreational Water Contact Health Advisory for T. Howard Duckett Reservoir; Remains in Effect For Triadelphia Reservoir

By MCS Staff

Published October 12, 2023 at 7:18AM

WSSC Water lifted the recreational water contact health advisory for the T. Howard Duckett Reservoir, which was issued earlier this summer due to high levels of blue-green algae. The end of the health advisory follows two consecutive weeks of extensive monitoring and testing showing algal concentrations and potential toxins well below advisory thresholds. Recreational users can safely resume allowable activities at the T. Howard Duckett Reservoir only. The contact health advisory remains in effect for the Triadelphia Reservoir.

The Triadelphia and T. Howard Duckett reservoirs, located along the Patuxent River in Montgomery, Prince George’s & Howard counties, serve as drinking water sources for WSSC Water and as a recreational area for hiking, fishing and boating. It is important to note that WSSC Water’s drinking water was not affected and continues to meet all Safe Drinking Water Act standards.

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Two Local Jewish Organizations Release Joint Statement Recognizing FCPS and Expressing Anger and Disappointment Towards MCPS

By MCS Staff

Published October 11, 2023 at 8:07PM

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Washington and Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Washington D.C. released a joint statement on Wednesday afternoon, recognizing Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) for the acknowledgement of the attack on Israel and expressing anger and disappointment towards Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) for its response. The full statement can be seen below:

“Over the last 72 hours, JCRC and ADL DC staff have worked tirelessly to communicate to local school systems the importance of acknowledging the horrific attack on Israel by Hamas terrorists and the profound trauma being experienced by Jewish students, parents, and employees. We thank the several school districts that have released some public statement. We wish to especially recognize Dr. Michelle Reid, Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools, the largest school system in our region, for speaking with JCRC staff several times and for responding personally to parents as she can.