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Pedestrian Struck and Critically Injured by MCPS Bus; Child Onboard Hospitalized With Minor Injuries

Published October 19, 2023 at 7:04PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) and Montgomery County Police responded to a collision involving a school bus and a pedestrian on Thursday, October 19 in Silver Spring.

According to police, “At approximately 3:54 p.m., MCP officers responded to the area of East West Hwy and Grubb Rd. for the report of a collision. The preliminary investigation has revealed that a school bus struck an adult male pedestrian who was transported to an area hospital in critical condition. A child inside the school bus sustained minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital.” We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.

MoCo High School Sports Scores for Oct 18, 2023

By MCS Staff

Published October 19, 2023 at 6:27PM

Let us know in the comments for any missing scores.

Founder of Outdoor Ed. Speaks at 60th Anniversary Celebration

By MCS Staff

Published October 19, 2023 at 11:24AM

The Outdoor Education Program celebrated its 60th anniversary on Oct. 14 at the Lathrop E. Smith Environmental Education Center in Rockville. The event included comments from Joe Howard, the founder of Outdoor Ed and from former students who chose environmentally focused careers.

Attendees also planted trees, learned about Maryland agriculture, and explored a variety of exhibits and activities to learn more about the natural world and environmental stewardship. A video of the event can be seen below.

Gaithersburg High School Students and Chick-fil-A Deliver 800 Books to Gaithersburg Elementary School

By MCS Staff

Published October 19, 2023 at 11:19AM

With a little help from their friends at Chick-fil-A, students in Gaithersburg High School’s Advanced Business Management class delivered books and read to second graders at Gaithersburg Elementary School, according to MCPS.

The high school students are members of the Chick-fil-A Leaders Academy and chose to do an impactful project at their feeder school. Richard Munguia, a Gaithersburg High School and Montgomery College graduate, recently opened a Chick-fil-A in Gaithersburg. He donated 800 children’s books; the students bundled them into groups of five and wrote notes to the elementary students.

MCPS Dates to Remember 10/19/23-10/31/23

By MCS Staff

Published October 18, 2023 at 6:22PM

The full MCPS calendar, with additional information, can be seen here.

Neelsville MS Principal Barabara Escobar Named ‘Hispanic Educator of the Year’

By MCS Staff

Published October 18, 2023 at 4:03PM

Barbara Escobar, principal at Neelsville Middle School, received the Hispanic Educator of the Year award at the Hispanic Leadership Awards Gala. The award was presented by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County (HCCMC). Escobar was appointed as principal of Neelsville in June 2022.

Last month, during Hispanic Heritage Month, MCPS recognized Escobar with the following tweet, “Barbara Escobar is the Principal of Neelsville Middle School. She was born and raised in Puerto Rico. She believes education is important because it serves as the instrument that ignites curiosity, reinforces determination and unlocks limitless opportunities.” which shared the following quote from Escobar, “I take immense pride in my role of serving the wonderful Neelsville Middle School “comunidad” and setting an example of Latina leadership for my students“.

MCPS is Hosting Three Operating Budget Forums on Oct.19, Oct. 25 and Nov. 14

By MCS Staff

Published October 18, 2023 at 3:09PM | Updated October 18, 2023 at 4:10PM

MCPS is hosting a series of forums to learn more about the process for the 2024–2025 operating budget. Join us for a discussion with MCPS leadership and an opportunity to engage in breakout sessions.

In June, Montgomery County Board of Education has unanimously adopted a $3.165 billion operating budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, an increase of $245 million or 8.4 percent over the prior year. The adopted budget will allow Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) to make investments to support enrollment growth and student academic needs, while providing staff wage increases to competitively hire and retain highly qualified teachers, administrators and support service workers. Events for the 2024-2025 operating budge will be held on the following dates:

Watkins Mill High School Enacts Shelter in Place Wednesday Due to Online Threat; Afterschool Activities and Sports Canceled

By Patrick Herron

Published October 18, 2023 at 2:07PM | Updated October 18, 2023 at 8:18PM

Update: In a message sent to the Watkins Mill community principal Vilma Najera at 7:41pm Wednesday evening, the threat was deemed not credible by Montgomery County Police. The full message can be seen below:

“Good evening Watkins Mill families and staff,

Week 8 MoCo High School Football Preview & Predictions (MCPS)

By Damon Anderson

Published October 18, 2023 at 12:57PM

This week’s matchups offer a blend of history and rivalries!

Quince Orchard (7-0) at Northwest (6-1): Battle of Rivals- Friday night lights will blaze as the undefeated Quince Orchard Cougars prepare to face the once-mighty Northwest Jaguars, now looking rather vulnerable. Last week’s stumble against Churchill showcased Northwest’s weaknesses, leaving them in a precarious position. However, in the world of high school football, history often repeats itself. A decade ago, an underdog Northwest team, fresh off a narrow defeat to Clarksburg, ambushed the then-undefeated Cougars to steal their championship dreams. Could history favor the Jaguars again?

Frederick County Public Schools Files Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies Over Youth Mental Health Concerns

By Patrick Herron

Published October 18, 2023 at 10:36AM

Yesterday, Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) filed a lawsuit against Meta, Google, ByteDance, and Snap Inc. contending that “excessive social media usage and addiction are exacerbating the mental health struggles of students. Students have faced a myriad of challenges, including heightened feelings of depression, anxiety, and body image issues, among others.” In June, Montgomery County announced it had joined over 500 school districts across the county in a lawsuit against social media companies.

Per FCPS (10.18.23): “As a result of this ongoing addiction crisis, FCPS is facing the challenge of providing adequate mental health resources and proactive social media education for their students. Through this lawsuit, FCPS aims to curtail the exploitation of young social media users and secure funds from those responsible to address the crisis.

Montgomery College One of Four Community Colleges in the Nation to Receive Ascend/Aspen Institute Funding to Support Student-Parents

By MCS Staff

Published October 17, 2023 at 5:11PM

Montgomery College will join a cohort of four community colleges across the country selected to partner with Ascend at the Aspen Institute’s Postsecondary Leadership Circle Activation Fund. Ascend’s new capacity-building fund provides financial support and expert technical assistance to selected community college campuses to accelerate institutional investment into expanding effective, equitable, and culturally-informed student parent supports.

Nationally, one in five college students – close to 4 million – is a parent. Almost half of all U.S. student parents attend community college, and 70% of these parents are mothers – making institutions like Montgomery College uniquely positioned to improve student parent outcomes, especially for single mothers.