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MCPS Holding Shark Tank-Like Event: MCPS Business Pitch Challenge

Published March 4, 2021 at 11:35AM | Updated March 23, 2023 at 3:31PM

Representatives from the MCPS Business, Management and Finance Program Advisory Committee will be present and serve as judges, mentors, or supporters. Established entrepreneurs will bring greetings and words of inspiration and encouragement to our student entrepreneurs. Chick-fil-A is the primary sponsor of the MCPS Business Pitch Challenge and will provide cash prizes for the three winning teams for a maximum of $1,000. The Co-Sponsor, Educational Systems Federal Credit Union, will provide the medallion for our students and coaches as well as a trophy for the winning school.

MCPS Adjusts Calendar for March 8th, 9th & 10th

By Patrick Herron

Published March 3, 2021 at 11:14AM

MCPS Adjusts Calendar for March 8th, 9th & 10th

Montgomery County Public Schools has made adjustments to the school calendar/schedule for next week.

First Group of MCPS Students Return to Classrooms Today, March 1st 2021

By Patrick Herron

Published March 1, 2021 at 10:37AM

First Group of MCPS Students Return to Classrooms Today, March 1st 2021

Today marks the first time Montgomery County Public School students will return to the classroom since March of last year. A small amount of students in specific special education and technical education programs are the first to come back. The rest of the students will be brought back in specific stages.

Local Group of MCPS Teachers Urging State of Maryland to Open A Mass Vaccine Site in MoCo

By Patrick Herron

Published February 27, 2021 at 5:01PM

Local Group of MCPS Teachers Urging State of Maryland to Open A Mass Vaccine Site in MoCo

An advocacy group known as the Vaccine Hunters, comprised of eight Montgomery County Public School teachers, are encouraging residents to reach out to state and local officials to demand a mass vaccination site in the county.

MCPS Graduation Rate Increases for Class of 2020

By MCS Staff

Published February 23, 2021 at 4:52PM

MCPS Graduation Rate Increases for Class of 2020

Per MCPS:

Montgomery County Board of Education Meeting Notes (2/23/21)

By MCS Staff

Published February 23, 2021 at 4:28PM | Updated February 23, 2021 at 6:51PM

Notes From the 2/23/21 Montgomery County Board of Education Meeting

Blair High School’s student newspaper, Silver Chips, has provided us with notes from the meeting to share with our readers (can follow Silver Chips on Twitter):

MCPS to Host Virtual Conversation on Return-to-School Plan

By MCS Staff

Published February 20, 2021 at 3:37PM

MCPS to Host Virtual Conversation on Return-to-School Plan

MCPS will host a virtual conversation for the community on the return-to-school plan, February 24 at 6:30 p.m.

Statement from the Board of Education and Superintendent Jack R. Smith on The MCEA Resolution on MCPS’ Return-to-School Plan

By MCS Staff

Published February 17, 2021 at 4:20PM

Statement from the Board of Education and Superintendent Jack R. Smith on The MCEA Resolution on MCPS’ Return-to-School Plan

Yesterday the Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) took a vote of of no confidence in the MCPS reopening plan.

Chapelle’s Show to Return to Netflix

By MCS Staff

Published February 12, 2021 at 8:19PM

Chapelle’s Show to Return to Netflix

Dave Chapelle grew up in Silver Spring, attending Woodlin Elementary School before attending Duke Ellington School of the Arts in DC.

MoCo Board of Education Sends Letter to Gov. Hogan Urging Expedited COVID-19 Vaccine Dissemination

By MCS Staff

Published February 12, 2021 at 3:34PM

MoCo Board of Education Sends Letter to Gov. Hogan Urging Expedited COVID-19 Vaccine Dissemination

The Montgomery County Board of Education and Superintendent Jack Smith are urging Governor Larry Hogan to expedite and prioritize the dissemination of COVID-19 vaccines to Montgomery County.

Interview with CNN’s Brian Stelter

By Patrick Herron

Published February 12, 2021 at 11:13AM

Interview with CNN’s Brian Stelter

Listen to The MoCoShow’s interview with Brian Stelter, host of CNN’s Reliable Sources.