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MoCo Native Michael Ealy Joins Cast of ‘Bel-Air’

Published March 21, 2022 at 9:43AM | Updated June 15, 2022 at 7:33AM

Michael Ealy has made a splash in his recurring role on ‘Bel Air’, the reimagined version of popular 90s sitcoms ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel Air’ which started Will Smith. The actor plays the role of Reid Broderick starting episode 5– a gallery owner who is known for discovering artists, who’s helping Aunt Viv get back into painting.

The show has been one of the most talked about since it debuted earlier this year, and Ealy’s character could play a role in causing some trouble. Michael Ealy, then known as Michael Brown, graduated from Springbrook High School and grew up in Silver Spring (later attending the University of Maryland).

Quince Orchard High School Theatre to Perform Disney’s Newsies in April

By Patrick Herron

Published March 19, 2022 at 2:55PM | Updated March 19, 2022 at 3:16PM

Per Quince Orchard High School:

Performances run April 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th

Two MoCo Natives Prepare to Suit Up for Delaware Against Villanova This Afternoon

By MCS Staff

Published March 18, 2022 at 5:46AM

Junior Ebby Asamoah and Senior Davis Long are preparing to play in the biggest game of their lives later this afternoon. The two Montgomery County natives and Delaware Blue Hens players will take on #2 seed Villanova at 2:45 this afternoon.

Asamoah is a Magruder High School graduate. Asamoah has started 19 games this year, averaging 7.2 points and 3.6 rebounds per game. Some highlights from his time at Magruder:

MCPS: 7 Things to Know for Thursday, March 17

By MCS Staff

Published March 17, 2022 at 5:38PM

MCPS sent a community message with seven things to know for March, 17th.

Below is the full message:

MCPS: Graduation Rate Increases for Class of 2021

By MCS Staff

Published March 17, 2022 at 5:06PM

The four-year graduation rate for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students has risen to 91.4 percent, according to data released by the Maryland State Department of Education. The MCPS graduation rate rose 2.1 percentage points compared with last year, and is higher than the state average of 87.2 percent.

Per MCPS:

Three Finalists Named for MCPS Teacher of the Year

By Patrick Herron

Published March 16, 2022 at 6:10PM

Per Montgomery County Public Schools:

March 16, 2022

Nominations for the Board of Education’s Awards for Distinguished Service to Public Education due by March 16

By Patrick Herron

Published March 14, 2022 at 10:45AM

The Montgomery County Board of Education is currently accepting nominations for the Awards for Distinguished Service to Public Education. Nominations must be received by Wednesday, March 16 at 5pm. Click here to see previous year’s winners.

The BOE established the awards in 1997 to, “recognize and show appreciation to individuals, groups, and businesses that have made exemplary contributions to public education in Montgomery County.”

Poolesville: Renderings of Proposed Upgrades for Poolesville High School

By MCS Staff

Published March 14, 2022 at 6:31AM | Updated March 14, 2022 at 7:16AM

Last month the Town of Poolesville published an article stating that funding was now promised for Poolesville High School’s reconstruction and expanded gymnasium, per the County Executive’s proposed FY23 CIP Plan.

“While we still have work to do to get the full funding now promised for our high school’s reconstruction and the expanded gymnasium. The money that was promised for transfer from other projects to PHS – $13 million – is included in the County Executive’s proposed FY23 CIP plan.

Argyle MS Principal James Allrich Selected as 2022 Shirley Award Recipient

By MCS Staff

Published March 12, 2022 at 8:51PM | Updated May 21, 2022 at 7:38AM

Mr. James Allrich has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 Dr. Edward Shirley Award for Excellence in Educational Administration and Supervision. He has been principal at Argyle Middle School in Silver Spring since 2015. Full statement from MCAAP below: The Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals (MCAAP) is pleased to announce that Mr. James Allrich, Principal, Argyle Middle School, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is the 2022 recipient of the Dr. Edward Shirley Award for Excellence in Educational Administration and Supervision.

This prestigious award, given by MCAAP, is presented annually to an administrator or supervisor who exemplifies outstanding leadership and accomplishments in the areas of purposeful leadership, instructional or system wide leadership, human resources development, resource management, interpersonal skills, professional involvement, and community and stakeholder involvement. Mr. Allrich has spent the majority of his educational career in MCPS. Over the last 21 years he has served as a high school math teacher, a staff development teacher and administrator. In 2015 he was appointed Principal of Argyle Middle School – a whole-school magnet middle school with over 1000 students and a staff of over 100.

MCPS: 5 Things to Know for Thursday, March 10, 2022

By Patrick Herron

Published March 10, 2022 at 5:40PM | Updated March 10, 2022 at 6:01PM

Montgomery County Public Schools released the following community message on March 10:

Here are five things to know for Thursday, March 10. They include a reminder that masks are now optional in MCPS schools and facilities, a reminder to complete the Antiracist Audit survey, COVID-19 take-home test kit information, a reminder that COVID-19 vaccinations and testing are still important and information about Prekindergarten and Head Start registration.

Gaithersburg Alumna Jodie Turner-Smith Stars in ‘After Yang’

By MCS Staff

Published March 10, 2022 at 8:28AM

Jodie Turner-Smith stars opposite Colin Farrell in the recently released movie, After Yang.

Turner-Smith born in England, but moved to Gaithersburg with her family in 1996. When she was a senior at Gaithersburg High School, she was voted “Most Likely to Succeed” by her classmates.