MCPS schools have recognized and celebrated black history month in recent weeks. In addition to Blair High School’s Sankofa show, students at Redland Middle School, South Lake Elementary School, and Fairland Elementary School are among the various schools MCPS has highlighted this month. See below:
Kristin King, 35, is an Olney resident and MCPS Special Education (Augmentative and Alternative Communication, AAC) teacher at Beall Elementary School. She was diagnosed with Peripartum Cardiomyopathy just weeks after having a cesarean and a few months later received a heart transplant. Below is the the story of her difficult journey:
Last week we reported that the Montgomery County teacher’s union, Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA), shared with MCPS teachers that Monday, April 22nd was identified as the snow day make-up day for the school system. On Friday, MCPS shared the information with the community. The full message can be seen below:
Phil Barnes, MCPS coordinator of instrumental music and theatre since 2020x has been involved with the Baltimore Ravens marching band since 2010 as a musician, drum major, music arranger and instructional staff member. Since 2022, he has been the mellophone section leader.
Montgomery Blair High School, located at 51 University Blvd E in Silver Spring, celebrated Black History Month with its Sankofa production- a tradition for 15 years.
The Montgomery County Board of Education has tentatively adopted an Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 that “maintains teaching and learning supports and strengthens accountability, while also being sensitive to the tough economic climate.”
Montgomery County Public Schools released the following community message on Thursday, February 22:
In December we let you know about Poolesville High School English teacher Melissa Adams hosting a tea party for her AP Literature classes in the Media Center at the school. Adams is also the organizer of a Literature March Madness tournament that has gained popularity in the school in recent years.
In 2019, Montgomery Blair High School in MCPS offered a groundbreaking Hip Hop History and Culture class, a first in the district. MCPS recently created a video highlighting the course, which can be seen below.
Parkland Middle School Boys Basketball finished the 2024 winter season with a record of 5-1, the best record in the school’s history. Head Coach Brendan Flanagan and Assistant Coach Donald Fleming tell us, “We are extremely proud of the whole team and the hard work they put into this year!”