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Blair High School Alumna Cynthia Addai-Robinson Stars in New Lord of the Rings Television Series

Published September 6, 2022 at 9:49AM

Cynthia Addai-Robinson stars as Queen Regent Tar-Míriel in Amazon Prime’s highly anticipated The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. She was born on January 12, 1980, in London; her mother is from Ghana and her father was a U.S. citizen. She moved to the U.S. when she was 4 and was raised by her mother in Silver Spring, where she graduated from Blair High School in 1998.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power premiered last week with its first two episodes. The rest of the eight-episode first season is running until October 14. The show’s time period is before the events of The Hobbit and the original The Lord of the Rings.

‘County Schools’ Coming of Age: Bethesda as the Textbook Example’ Will Be Focus of Montgomery History Presentation Starting Monday, Sept. 5

By Patrick Herron

Published September 5, 2022 at 11:58AM

This richly illustrated talk, in partnership with Bethesda Historical Society, will detail the ways that Bethesda schools set the pace for education in Montgomery County Public Schools. The discussion traces the history of County public schools to the early 1900s.

There is no charge to view the presentation. Advance registration is not required.

Update on Student Struck by Vehicle After Driver Failed to Stop for School Bus

By Patrick Herron

Published September 3, 2022 at 5:24PM

Update: The victim was initially described as 7-year-old female by Montgomery County Police; we now know that she is 9-years-old and in the fourth grade. WTOP reports that the 9-year-old […]

Magruder Students Win At Woodward Relays for the First Time in 50 Years

By MCS Staff

Published September 3, 2022 at 1:38PM | Updated September 3, 2022 at 8:46PM

The Woodward Relays, an invitational cross-country relay race that consists of a 6 mile run with the baton passed from teammate to teammate every mile, took place on the campus of Georgetown Prep. For the first time in 50 years, runners from Magruder High School won their respective race (Senior Josh Lopez and Sophomore Colin Abrams are pictured). The Magruder duo finished nearly a minute before the second place team.

Churchill boys and girls won Woodward relays. Full results can be seen here.

2022 Week 1 MCPS High School Football Scores

By Damon Anderson

Published September 2, 2022 at 8:02PM | Updated September 2, 2022 at 9:44PM

Below you’ll see the most recent updates or final scores of the 2022 week 1 MCPS football games. They’ll be updated as we receive them. If a score isn’t listed, it’s because we haven’t yet received a report from the game.

Rockville 43 vs Kennedy 6 F

MCPS Community Message: A Letter from Superintendent Dr. Monifa B. McKnight – “A Great First Week of School”

By MCS Staff

Published September 2, 2022 at 4:07PM

“Dear MCPS Community,

Our first week of school for the 2022-2023 school year has gone by so fast. There has been so much to celebrate and so much for which I am thankful. I have witnessed exciting and intentional instruction, deep engagement in our classrooms, and staff and students energized for the new year. With the cloud of COVID-19 receding, it is refreshing to see such positive energy in our schools as we continue and expand our focus on academic excellence.

State Mandated Health Education Curriculum Updated

By MCS Staff

Published September 2, 2022 at 7:50AM

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) now requires students in the class of 2025 and beyond to complete a 1.0 health education graduation requirement. Health education content includes data and resources for various populations across units, including LGBTQ+ community members.

Individual schools have sent information home offering parents and guardians the ability to review the curriculum with a health teacher and to learn when during health education various subjects are covered. Families may only opt-out of the family life and human sexuality unit in compliance with state law.

MCPS Athletics: Understand the Rules Concerning Transportation

By MCS Staff

Published September 2, 2022 at 7:39AM

Per MCPS Athletics: MCPS buses are available for teams to utilize throughout the season for off-site games or events, assuming there are available drivers and buses and based on the game time. It is important to note that, due to buses making runs afterschool for students, buses are not available during the hours of 1:35-4:35 p.m. from Monday-Friday. This constraint, along with the convenience of leaving later and coming home earlier, results in instances when parent or student drivers may be preferred.

If parent or student drivers are being considered for transportation to off-site events, each student’s parents/guardians have the option to opt out of allowing their student to drive with parent or student drivers. Parents are required to select which mode(s) of transportation they consent to allowing their student-athlete to utilize during the season.

Nearly 1,800 Students Enrolled in MCPS Virtual Academy

By MCS Staff

Published September 1, 2022 at 7:55AM

Beginning its second year, the MCPS Virtual Academy will provide full-time virtual learning to nearly 1,800 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The Virtual Academy partners with students’ home schools, so students continue to have access to services, including meals, extracurricular activities and athletics.

The secondary Virtual Academy runs an alternating “block” schedule, organized into “A Days” and “B Days.” Each grade level does have one class that meets every day for a shorter period of time, and the lunch block for elementary, middle, and high school students are all aligned. More available in the video below, per MCPS.

Three MCPS Schools Received Additions Ahead of Start of School Year

By MCS Staff

Published September 1, 2022 at 7:34AM

I’m addition to Harriet Tubman Elementary School becoming the 210th MCPS school, MCPS saw revitalizations/additions at John F. Kennedy High School (Silver Spring), Odessa Shannon Middle School (Silver Spring), and Westbrook Elementary School (Bethesda).

John F. Kennedy, a 280,048-square-foot school in Silver Spring, received a 52,085-square-foot addition. Its newest features include a school-based wellness center, space for the Medical Careers Academy, and technology and special education suites. The school also received new artificial turf on the stadium field; Bermuda grass and an irrigation system installed on the practice field, and new tennis courts atop a new elevated parking structure.

MCPS Job Fair Happening September 7

By MCS Staff

Published September 1, 2022 at 7:11AM

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will hold a job fair from 10am-1pm on Wednesday, September 7th at the Student Services Building of Montgomery College’s Rockville Campus (intersection of Rockville Pike and North Campus Drive).

MCPS is hiring for various positions, including: paraeducators, building service workers, food services, transportation, clerical, security, teachers, and counselors.