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

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.

Three Gaithersburg HS Students Awarded Character Counts Scholarships

By MCS Staff

Published September 19, 2023 at 12:57PM

Three exceptionally inspiring high school seniors were awarded a total of $2,600 in scholarship funds for the 2023-2024 academic year through the W. Edward Bohrer, Jr. Memorial CHARACTER COUNTS! Scholarship program.

Per the City of Gaithersburg: Presented in partnership with the W. Edward Bohrer Memorial Fund and the City Student Union, the scholarships are named for former Mayor Bohrer, under whose leadership the City adopted the CHARACTER COUNTS! program in 1996. The scholarship program acknowledges students for embodying the Six Pillars of Character – trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.

MoCo High School Sports Scores for Sep 18, 2023

By MCS Staff

Published September 19, 2023 at 9:44AM

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MCPS: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

By Patrick Herron

Published September 18, 2023 at 1:49PM

Per MCPS: Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Throughout the month, MCPS schools will be celebrating the unique culture and traditions of students, teachers, staff and community members who trace their roots to Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries in North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

Hispanics and Latinos are the fastest growing ethnic group in MCPS, with 34 percent of the student population. MCPS resources to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month are available here. Instead of starting celebrations on the first day of the month, Hispanic Heritage Month begins the third week of September each year.

Former Montgomery County Elementary School Teacher Convicted of Sexual Abuse Released on Bond; Additional Victims Come Forward

By Patrick Herron

Published September 18, 2023 at 11:12AM | Updated September 18, 2023 at 11:51AM

Per MCPD: John Anthony Vigna, a former Montgomery County elementary school teacher who was convicted in 2017 for sexual abuse of students, has been released from prison.

In July 2023 the conviction of Vigna, now 58-years-old, was overturned and he was released on bond as he awaits a new trial. Since his initial conviction, additional victims have come forward. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division believe that there may be more. Detectives would like to speak with any potential victims and urge them to call 240-773-5050.

MCEA Responds to Summary of Investigation into MCPS Principal Released by Board of Education

By MCS Staff

Published September 15, 2023 at 10:25AM

Jennifer Martin, President of the Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA), has responded to the summary of the investigation of MCPS principal Joel Beidleman by the Jackson Mewis law firm released by the Montgomery County Board of Education on Thursday. The full response can be seen below:

“MCEA is confident in the overall accuracy of the report by Jackson Lewis summarizing the problems uncovered through their investigation. The investigators echoed our concerns that MCPS brazenly ignored our members urgent pleas. There were systemic failures at every level within MCPS. We are outraged to lear how extensive the cover-ups, negligence, and abuses of power were.