County Council Approves Amended Board of Health Regulation on Graduation Ceremonies
This morning the Montgomery County Council unanimously approved a Fourth Amended Board of Health Regulation to prevent the spread of COVID19 in the county. The amendment, which is listed below, focuses on guidelines for school graduations.
MCPS to Offer Virtual Only Option Next Year
Montgomery County Public Schools will offer a full-time virtual option next year for students and families that have health and safety concerns due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Detectives Investigating Homicide in Boyds
Detectives are investigating the April 13th homicide of Javon Jamal Gordon (23) of Boyds, MD. Gordon was shot near his home on Ethel Rose Way in Boyds.
The Annual MCPS Art Show Is Virtual This Year
In years past, MCPS has celebrated and showcased student artwork by hosting displays at Lakeforest Mall and most recently Westfield Montgomery. This year, the MCPS art show is entirely virtual. You’ll find art from elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, special programs, and even a page showcasing work created by art educators around the county.
Police Determine Bomb Threat Sent to Large Number of MCPS Staff and Students Not Credible
Per an MCPS letter to the community:
MoCo Wrestler Qualifies For Her 2nd Olympics
Rockville native Helen Maroulis qualified for her 2nd Olympics games this past Saturday night with a victory over Jenna Burkert in Fort Worth, Texas.
County Releases Body Cam Footage of Incident Involving Police And a Five-Year-Old Boy From January, 2020
Earlier today the Montgomery County Police released bodycam footage of a Januray 2020 incident that involved Montgomery County Police officers and a 5-year-old student who fled his school after allegedly getting into a fight.
Limited Spectators Now Allowed at MoCo Sporting Events
The Montgomery County Council voted today to allow spectators back at sporting events beginning April 2nd at 5PM.
MCEA Negotiates Wage Increase for Teachers
The wage increase will include an adjustment of +2% as well as a step increase for those eligible. Montgomery County teacher salaries increase based on steps that are taken based on how many years of service a teacher has put in.
5th Annual Montgomery County Girl Power Contest
The annual Women’s History Month Girl Power Contest is now open for submissions. Entrants are asked to write a 500 word or less essay on what advice they would give Kamala Harris, the country’s first female Vice President.
Montgomery County Council Approves Three Game High School Football Season
Today the Montgomery County Council unanimously approved a new limited amendment to the health order that will allow the three game spring football season to move forward.