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Springbrook Football Coach Dustin Jeter Named Washington Football Team’ High School Coach of the Week

Published December 4, 2021 at 7:59PM

Springbrook Head Football Coach Dustin Jeter has been named the Washington Football Team’s High School Coach of the Week

The High School Coach of the Week program is a league-wide initiative designed to recognize area high school football coaches who continuously demonstrate hard work and dedication to their football programs, the health and safety of their players, and who make a difference in their communities. Each coach chosen throughout the high school football season will receive a $2,000 donation from the Washington Football Charitable Foundation to their football program.

MCPS & Literacy Council Offers Free English as a Second Language Classes for MCPS Parents

By Patrick Herron

Published December 4, 2021 at 12:57PM

Per MCPS:

In collaboration with MCPS, the Literacy Council of Montgomery County (LCMC) is offering free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for MCPS parents.

Montgomery County Girls Volleyball Awards

By MCS Staff

Published December 4, 2021 at 9:55AM | Updated December 11, 2021 at 9:47AM

The Montgomery County Varsity Volleyball Coaches have decided on their 2021 All-County teams. Each varsity coach gets one vote in determining the County Player of the Year, 1st Team-All County, 2nd Team All-County and Honorable Mention. Congratulations to all the girls selected this year!

Below are the selections:

Board of Education Approves Modifications to the 2021-2022 School Calendar

By MCS Staff

Published December 2, 2021 at 6:03PM

At its Dec. 2 business meeting, the Montgomery County Board of Education approved a modified school calendar for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year.

MCPS recognizes that teacher planning time is critical for the preparation of meaningful and engaging lessons for students each day. To support this, three early release days have been added to this school year’s calendar to allow for important work time for staff. Wednesday, Jan. 12; Thursday, March 24; and Wednesday, May 18, 2022 are now early release days for both traditional and innovative calendar schools. MCPS is piloting a variety of out-of-school time opportunities with community partners to provide engaging activities for students during the afternoons on early release days.

Brenda Wolff Re-Elected as Montgomery County Board of Education President

By Patrick Herron

Published December 2, 2021 at 11:39AM

Brenda Wolff was re-elected as Montgomery County Board of Education President during this morning’s BOE meeting. Vice President Karla Silvestre was also re-elected.

About Brenda Wolff, courtesy of MCPS:

Kennedy High School P.E. Teacher, Lenny Myers, Honored on the Field at Last Night’s Washington Football Team Game

By MCS Staff

Published November 30, 2021 at 8:53AM

Earlier this year, The Washington Football Team named Kennedy High School’s Lenny Myers educator of the month. Last night, they recognized the MCPS P.E. teacher on the field.

Lenny Myers was awarded Educator of the Month by The Washington Football Team‘s Black Engagement Network earlier this year.

MCPS is Hosting a Prekindergarten Coat Drive

By Patrick Herron

Published November 29, 2021 at 9:11AM

Per MCPS:

The MCPS Prekindergarten and Head Start Programs are seeking donations of new coats for students in need. Boys’ and girls’ coats in sizes 4 – 10 can be delivered to Rocking Horse Road Center, 4910 Macon Road, Room 141, Rockville, MD, 20852. Gloves, hats and scarves are also welcome.

Thanksgiving Message From Board of Education President Brenda Wolff and Interim Superintendent Dr. Monifa B. McKnight

By Patrick Herron

Published November 23, 2021 at 4:47PM | Updated November 23, 2021 at 5:31PM

Per MCPS:

Dear MCPS Community,

MCPS Eases Vaccine Mandate for Staff

By Patrick Herron

Published November 23, 2021 at 11:23AM

Due to staffing shortages, Montgomery County Public Schools is now allowing weekly COVID-19 testing for staff, according to Bethesda Beat. Previously, MCPS said they would terminate any employee not fully vaccinated by October 29, unless they provided a medical exemption.

MCPS will now allow unvaccinated employees to submit a negative COVID test on a weekly basis, or face disciplinary action up to and including termination, according to a letter sent to MCPS staff.