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Montgomery County Inspector General Opening Two Investigation Into MCPS’ Handling of Misconduct Accusations

Published September 21, 2023 at 7:20PM | Updated September 21, 2023 at 7:55PM

“Please accept this letter as notification that pursuant to $2-151 of the Montgomery County Code the Office of the Inspector General is opening two engagements related to allegations against Dr. Joel Beidleman and Montgomery County Public School’s (MCPS) handling of misconduct complaints. The first engagement is a review of MCPS’s process for receiving and responding to allegations of misconduct against school system employees. Through this review we will assess whether MCPS has effective procedures for the receipt, assignment, investigation, referral, resolution, documentation, and retention of allegations of misconduct by its employees. The second engagement is an investigation into all allegations of misconduct by Dr. Beidleman that have been received since July 2023 as well as any previous allegations that were not yet investigated.

In conducting these engagements, we will inspect relevant records, interview pertinent staff, and review applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Moving forward, my office will work directly with Dr. McKnight and her staff.”

MCPS: Things To Know 9/21/23

By MCS Staff

Published September 21, 2023 at 6:45PM

Stone Mill Elementary School Named National Blue Ribbon School

MCPS High School Football 2023 Week 4 Preview & Predictions

By Damon Anderson

Published September 21, 2023 at 3:17PM | Updated September 29, 2023 at 8:06PM

Walter Johnson (3-0) at Paint Branch (2-1): WJ has taken big steps over the last 4 years and this is a great opportunity for the Wildcats to prove themselves and stake a claim for the top seed in the 4A North. Meanwhile PB will be looking for a statement win after falling short against Sherwood. Prediction: Paint Branch by 3

Blake (3-0) at Sherwood (3-0): Congratulations to the Bengals on starting 3-0 for the first time ever! It was a bit expected given the level of competition they’ve played so far, but also a testament to their growth under Coach Marshall. Sherwood will be a big step up for the Bengals, but this should be a good one – Blake tends to play the Warriors tough, and nearly pulled off the comeback upset last year, only to fall on a walk-off Hail Mary. However, Sherwood has exceeded expectations so far this year and based on their performances along with Blake’s not particularly impressive win over Einstein, think they show the Bengals that there’s still a ways to climb. Prediction Sherwood 28 by 11

Board of Education to Hold Business Meeting Starting at 12pm on Thursday September 21, 2023

By MCS Staff

Published September 21, 2023 at 8:14AM

The Montgomery County Board of Education will hold its business meeting on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Closed session will begin at 12:00 p.m. Public agenda items will begin at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be cablecast live on Comcast Channel 34 (HD 1071), Verizon Channel 36, RCN Channel 89 and the MCPS website.

The agenda, with related materials attached, can be found on the Board of Education’s BoardDocs site:

MoCo High School Sports Scores for Sep 20, 2023

By MCS Staff

Published September 21, 2023 at 7:55AM

Let us know in the comments for any missing scores.

Stone Mill Elementary School Becomes 43rd MCPS School Named National Blue Ribbon Winner

By MCS Staff

Published September 20, 2023 at 5:59PM

Stone Mill Elementary School has been selected a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). The winners were announced on Sept. 19.

Per the MCPS press release: Stone Mill is the 43rd MCPS school to be named a National Blue Ribbon winner. The school was among 313 public and 40 private schools being recognized this year. It is one of six schools in Maryland to win the honor. The others are: Church Hill Elementary School and Matapeake Elementary School in Queen Anne’s County, Northeast Elementary School in Allegany County, Oakdale High School in Frederick County and Smithsburg Middle School in Washington County.

National Hispanic College Fair Set for Oct. 13; Financial Aid Sessions Oct. 11 and 12

By Patrick Herron

Published September 20, 2023 at 12:16PM

Per MCPS: The National Hispanic College Fair will be held on Friday, Oct. 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Bohrer Park Community Center in Gaithersburg. This annual event sponsored by the National Hispanic College Fair and MCPS for all students is FREE. The fair features over 50 colleges, universities and service organizations committed to providing outreach and opportunities to all students.

MCPS students participate by attending with their schools; this event is not open to the public and is held during the school day. Registration is open until Wednesday, Oct. 11 and permission forms for this event can be found by contacting your High School College and Career Information Coordinator.

Montgomery County and MCPS Offer Free Programs for Kids and Teens When School is Not in Session

By Patrick Herron

Published September 20, 2023 at 9:32AM

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County Recreation, in partnership with Montgomery County Public Schools Out of School Time (OST), will offer out-of-school programming for students throughout the 2023-24 school year. Kids Day Out, for elementary school students, is a day filled with fun, supervised activities, planned with an emphasis on kid-friendly, healthy recreation. Programs will take place at various locations across the County beginning Monday, Oct. 9. Locations include:

Each day of programming takes place from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Students should make sure to bring lunch.

Week 3: The MoCoShow High School Football Top 10 (MCPS)

By Damon Anderson

Published September 20, 2023 at 9:08AM | Updated September 29, 2023 at 8:06PM

1. (LW 1) Quince Orchard 3-0: The Cougars needed a last second comeback to defeat Stone Bridge, VA 29-22 in a highly entertaining game. Quarterback Nino Marzullo had 187 total yards and 2 touchdowns in the victory. Up next a road trip to Potomac to take on Churchill in the MoCoShow Game of the Week!

2. (LW 2) Northwest 3-0: The Jaguars defeated Richard Montgomery 52-29. As a team, Northwest ran for 232 yards and 3 touchdowns. This Friday, the Jags travel down the road to take on Germantown rival Seneca Valley in the Battle for the King’s Trophy.

MoCo High School Sports Scores for Sep 19, 2023

By MCS Staff

Published September 20, 2023 at 8:11AM

Let us know in the comments for any missing scores.

Six Maryland Schools Recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools

By MCS Staff

Published September 19, 2023 at 3:10PM | Updated September 19, 2023 at 3:58PM

This year represents the 40th anniversary of the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. Congratulations to the more than 9,000 awardees recognized since 1983. Six schools in Maryland (one in Montgomery County) have been recognized in 2023– they are listed below.

The National Blue Ribbon Schools (NBRS) Program is one of the U.S. Department of Education’s longest-running recognition programs. NBRS recognizes outstanding public and non-public elementary, middle, and high schools based on their overall high academic achievement or success in closing the achievement gap among diverse groups of students. Since its inception, the goals of the program are to shine a spotlight on the best schools in the United States and to share best practices of outstanding schools across the country.