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MoCo Native Mack Hollins Has Career Day for Raiders

Published September 25, 2022 at 7:26PM

Montgomery County native Mack Hollins caught 8 passes for 158 yards and a touchdown for the Las Vegas Raiders, who fell short in a comeback attempt against the Titans on Sunday. Hollins has caught 13 balls for 224 yards in the last two games, nearly matching his best seasons in the NFL already.

Hollins attended Robert Frost Middle School and Wootton High School. After not receiving any scholarship offers out of high school, Hollins attended Fork Union Military Academy where he received several offers to join teams, including a walk-on opportunity on the University of North Carolina football team if he could get accepted to the university on his own. Hollins got accepted and was able to walk-on, playing three seasons for the Tarheels before getting drafted by the Eagles in the 4th round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Longer Winter Break? No School the Week of Thanksgiving? MCPS Asks Public to Provide Input on the 2023-2024 School Calendar

By Patrick Herron

Published September 25, 2022 at 7:17PM

Montgomery Public Schools released a survey this week asking the public to provide input on the 2023-2024 school year calendar. According to MCPS, “This survey seeks to gauge the Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) community’s interests as the calendar scenarios are developed for school year (SY) 2023–2024. Prior to presenting the calendar scenarios for discussion at the Board of Education Meeting on October 25, 2022, MCPS is providing an opportunity for the public to provide input. Please share your SY 2023–2024 calendar interests by Thursday, October 13, 2022.”

2022 Week 4 MCPS High School Football Scores

By MCS Staff

Published September 23, 2022 at 7:27PM | Updated September 25, 2022 at 10:32AM

Below you’ll see the most recent updates or final scores of the 2022 week 4 MCPS football games. They’ll be updated as we receive them (an F will signify the score is final). If a score isn’t listed, it’s because we haven’t yet received a report from the game.

MCPS’s Enhanced Safety Measures for Athletic Events to Take Effect at Friday’s High School Football Games

By Patrick Herron

Published September 23, 2022 at 9:48AM

At a press conference on Wednesday, Montgomery County Public Schools announced several new safety measures that will be implemented at upcoming sporting events as a result of last week’s incident at Gaithersburg High School that resulted in the Gaithersburg/Northwest High School Football Game being called off following an on-field altercation between the teams, as well as the arrest of five individuals for fights that occurred after the game in Gaithersburg High School’s parking lot. The safety measures include:

Per MCPS, these changes will be in effect for all high school athletic events for the remainder of the season. Should other incidents occur, other tiered security interventions will be implemented. These could include spectator capacity limitations and game time/date adjustments. Additional actions will be based on the following criteria or guidelines:

MCPS High School Football Week 4 Preview & Predictions

By MCS Staff

Published September 22, 2022 at 8:35PM

Gaithersburg (1-2) at BCC (0-3) – BCC will receive a forfeit victory due to an on the field altercation at Gaithersburg last week.

Richard Montgomery (1-2) at Northwest (1-2) – Richard Montgomery will receive a forfeit victory due to an on the field altercation at Gaithersburg last week.

MCPS: Seven Things to Know for Thursday, September 22

By Patrick Herron

Published September 22, 2022 at 5:12PM

Report any negative or discriminatory comments or behaviors to school personnel.

Students are asking fellow students for their input on how to keep games safe (Student Survey).

Nonprofits: Apply Now for Student-Refurbished Computer Lab

By MCS Staff

Published September 22, 2022 at 4:16PM

Per MCPS: The Montgomery County Students Information Technology Foundation, Inc. (ITF) will award a refurbished computer lab to a Montgomery County (501)(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The lab will consist of six reconditioned desktop computers with operating systems, flat panel LCD monitors, keyboards, mice and one printer.

Applications can be found on the ITF webpage. Interested parties can also email Kelly Johnson or call 240-740-2051 with questions. Completed applications must be received by Wednesday, Oct. 5. The gifting ceremony will be Thursday, Nov. 17, at Clarksburg High School. 2022 Computer Gifting Application

MoCo Board of Education to Hold Business Meeting, Thursday Sept. 22, 2022

By MCS Staff

Published September 22, 2022 at 11:00AM

The Board of Education will hold its business meeting on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. Closed session will begin at 1:00 p.m. Public agenda items will begin at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be cablecast live on Comcast Channel 34 (HD 1071), Verizon Channel 36, RCN channel 89 and the MCPS website.

The agenda, with related materials attached, can be found on the Board of Education’s BoardDocs site (please visit this link for the most up-to-date agenda)

MCPS: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

By MCS Staff

Published September 22, 2022 at 7:35AM

Per MCPS: The Board of Education has proclaimed Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month. Throughout the month, MCPS schools will be celebrating the unique culture and traditions of students, teachers, staff and community members who trace their roots to Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries in North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

Hispanics and Latinos are the fastest growing ethnic group in MCPS, with 32 percent of the student population, representing 21 Spanish-speaking countries. MCPS resources to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month are available here.

MCPS: Scholarship Recognizing Academic Excellence to be Launched in October

By Patrick Herron

Published September 21, 2022 at 9:53PM

The Rales’ $10 million gift is the largest donation ever to the Montgomery County Public Schools Educational Foundation.

Annually, the program will award 200 scholarships worth $10,000 each to the highest achieving graduating seniors from low-to-moderate income households in Montgomery County to help ease the financial burden of attending college, beginning in 2023 through 2027. In total, 1,000 exceptional students will receive scholarships, in recognition of their hard work and achievement.

MCPS: Mental Health Awareness Week to Take Place Oct. 10–15

By Patrick Herron

Published September 21, 2022 at 9:51PM

The Waymaking mental health forum will be held from 6:30- 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The virtual resource fair and expert panel will be held from noon-1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15.

Virtual events will include pre-recorded videos and live interviews with experts on topics, including healthy habits, supporting positive school climate through equity and diversity, and supporting problem solving through appropriate use of social-emotional vocabulary. Experts are expected to speak on topics such as neurodiversity, exercise and wellness, yoga and pain management, substance use prevention and therapy dogs. Students may earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours for participation in virtual activities.