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MCPS Begins 2021-2022 School Year With In-Person Instruction Five Days a Week, Virtual Academy for 3,000 Students

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) welcomes nearly 160,000 students today (Aug. 30) for the start of the 2021–2022 school year. MCPS is beginning the school year fully in-person, five days a week and implementing an online Virtual Academy for registered students in grades K through 12. The 2021-2022 Reopening Guide, released on August 13, outlines the precautions in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19, as well as  what to expect for curriculum, grading, attendance, assessments and student engagement.

MCPS is welcoming more than 874 new teachers, more than 671 new supporting services professionals and 31 new administrators this school year.

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MCPS to Hold Media Event August 30 to Celebrate Start of 2021-2022 School Year

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will celebrate the start of the 2021-2022 school year with a media event TOMORROW, Monday, Aug. 30, 2021 at the new Seneca Valley High School building, 19401 Crystal Rock Drive in Germantown. Interim Superintendent Monifa B. McKnight and Montgomery County Board of Education President Brenda Wolff will join other local and state officials at the event.

Nearly 160,000 students are expected for the first day of school. The event will highlight the school and its innovative Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, MCPS’ reopening plans, and strategic priorities for the school year.

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Board of Education to Discuss Fall Return to School in Tomorrow’s Meeting

By MCS Staff

The Board of Education will hold its business meeting (in-person) on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Closed session will begin at 9 a.m. Public agenda items will begin at 12 p.m. The meeting will be broadcast live on Comcast Channel 34, Verizon Channel 36, and RCN channel 89.

The Board will resume in-person testimony at its August 24 business meeting, but will continue to accept pre-recorded audio or video testimony through their website.

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Alicia Deeny is the First Latina High School Principal in MCPS

By Daniela Perez

Alicia Deeny is the First Latina High School Principal in MCPS

Established in 1892, Richard Montgomery High School (RM) is the oldest public high school in Montgomery County. For the first time ever RM appointed a female principal, and she is also MCPS first Latina High School Principal in History.

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Watkins Mill Teacher Sara Goodman Confino’s Debut Novel is Set in MoCo

By MCS Staff

By Sarah Elbeshbishi

Sara Goodman Confino has heard the expression, “those who can’t do, teach,” but this writing teacher is proving that wrong with her debut novel, For the Love of Friends.Confino teaches English, journalism and creative writing at Watkins Mill High School in Gaithersburg.

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MCPS Press Release: Board of Education Receives Update on Fall Reopening; Takes Action on Charter School Applications; Makes Several Administrative Appointments; and Takes Action on Previous New Business Items

By MCS Staff

The Montgomery County Board of Education (Board) conducted a hybrid (virtual and in-person) business meeting on Tuesday, July 27, 2021.

During the meeting, the Board received an update on fall reopening; took action on two charter school applications; made several administrative appointments; and took action on previous new business items. The agenda for the meeting, with links to related materials, can be viewed on the Board of Education website.

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