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Statement: SEIU Local 500, MCEA, and MCAAP/MCBOA Applauds Education and Culture’s Recommendation to Restore Funding for MCPS

Published May 10, 2024 at 9:15AM

Last week, the Montgomery County Education & Culture (EC) Committee unanimously recommended restoring $49.5 million in funding to the district’s fiscal year 2025 budget. SEIU Local 500, MCEA, and MCAAP/MCBOA have released a statement strongly supporting EC’s recommendation as a solution to secure the funding needed to preserve the district’s ability to provide high-quality learning experiences for students and district-wide staffing needs. “This welcome development comes on the heels of County Executive Marc Erlich’s egregious proposal to cut $55.7 million from the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) budget.” Full statement below:

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MoCo High School Sports Scores for May 09, 2024

By MCS Staff

Published May 10, 2024 at 9:12AM

MoCo High School Sports Scores for May 09, 2024 (powered by www.MoCoAI.com):

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Seneca Valley HS Students Raise Over $1000 and Donate Items to the Humane Society Through ‘Pots For Paws’ Program

By MCS Staff

Published May 10, 2024 at 7:34AM

Pots for Paws, a program that Seneca Valley High School ceramics students participated in this year, has been considered a success.

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Two Tresspassing Adults Escorted Off Campus Following Fight at Watkins Mill High School

By MCS Staff

Published May 9, 2024 at 4:51PM

Courtesy MCPS

Watkins Mill High School principal Vilma Najera sent a letter to the school community detailing a serious incident that occurred at the school on Thursday afternoon.

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22 Students From Eight Schools Receive $2,500 National Merit Scholarships

By MCS Staff

Published May 9, 2024 at 1:46PM | Updated May 9, 2024 at 2:09PM

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DMV Native Charles Lee is the New Head Coach of the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets

By MCS Staff

Published May 9, 2024 at 9:22AM

Courtesy Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte Hornets Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson announced today the team has hired Charles Lee as head coach. Lee, a 2002 graduate of Quince Orchard High School, grew up in Gaithersburg and was a student-athlete at Quince Orchard before moving on to Bucknell, where he attended school and played until 2006.

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MCPS Adds Four New Green Schools; 26 Schools and One Center Recertify, Total Now at 101

By MCS Staff

Published May 8, 2024 at 8:10PM

Blake High School, courtesy MCPS

Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, Cabin John Middle School, and Albert Einstein and James Hubert Blake high schools have been named 2024 Maryland Green Schools, bringing the MCPS total to 101.

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12 MCPS Food and Nutrition Service Employees Honored For Exemplary Service

By MCS Staff

Published May 8, 2024 at 2:55PM

Courtesy MCPS

School Nutrition Employee Appreciation Week concluded on May 3, with a ceremony honoring 12 distinguished school nutrition heroes. Each of these recipients has been with MCPS at least five years and exemplifies service to students.

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Blair HS Teachers Surprised With $5,000 to Support Journalism Program

By MCS Staff

Published May 8, 2024 at 2:48PM

Courtesy MCPS

Three Blair High School teachers were surprised with $5,000 from the National Education Association (NEA) and National PTA, and a visit from the Lt. Governor Aruna Miller to kick off […]

MoCo High School Sports Scores for May 07, 2024

By MCS Staff

Published May 8, 2024 at 8:18AM

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Edison Cosmetology Students are Opening the Edison Salon and Offer a Variety of Services for $20 Each Today (May 8th)

By MCS Staff

Published May 8, 2024 at 7:40AM

Courtesy Edison Salon

Thomas Edison High School of Technology is unique among Montgomery County public high schools. Students enrolled in all MCPS comprehensive high schools may apply for enrollment in one of Edison’s eighteen highly acclaimed career and technology education programs. The Cosmetology students will be opening the Edison Salon (12501 Dalewood Dr. Silver Spring MD 20906) on Wednesday, May 8th to hold a SkillsUSA fundraiser. From 8:30am until 8:30pm, the student operated salon will offer limited services for $20 each, such as:

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