MCPS Offers Adjustments for Second Semester to Improve Virtual Learning Experience and Promote Student Well-Being
MCPS recently shared that two new options are being offered to middle school and high school students for second semester. The news update can be seen in full here.
MCPS Responds to Gov. Hogan: “Our Focus Remains on the Academic Needs and the Health and Safety of Our Students and Staff.”
Earlier today, Governor Hogan held a press conference where he announced that he is “urgently calling on all county school systems to return to hybrid instruction no later than March 1 if not sooner.”
MCPS Superintendent Jack Smith Announces He Will Retire This Spring
We were forwarded an email sent out by MCPS superintendent Jack Smith announcing his retirement, effective June 1st 2021.
1/13 MCPS Media Briefing: Staff Vaccinations, Canceled PSAT, and More
Yesterday, MCPS held its monthly media briefing addressing the topics discussed at this week’s Board of Education meeting plus other questions.
MCPS BOE Decides to Delay in-Person Return Until March 15 at Earliest
Today, the Board of Education voted during their virtual meeting to delay student and staff return to buildings. They have announced that March 15 will be the earliest day that students and staff will could conduct learning in person.
MCPS to Meet January 12th to Determine if Metrics Can Be Met by February 1st
Montgomery County Public School Board will be meeting Tuesday, January 12th at 11AM to determine if the metrics have been met to allow certain groups of students to return to in-person learning on February 1st.
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8th Grader Creates Light Show to Help Collect Donations for an Emergency Food Pantry
Earlier this evening Jess Berrellez, president of the Ridgeview Middle School PTA, reached out to let us know of a remarkable 8th grader who created an amazing holiday light show to delight friends and neighbors, and collect donations for the RMS PTSA Emergency Food Pantry.
Krystian Ochman, Wootton Class of 2017, Wins The Voice: Poland
The MoCoShow sends its congratulations to Krystian Ochman, a 2017 graduate of Wootton High School, who was recently crowned the winner of The Voice of Poland.
Superintendent Releases Recommended Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget
Superintendent Jack R. Smith is recommending a $2.713 billion operating budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 that will allow the district to provide a continuation of key services and reflects the significant impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on operating costs and projected revenues.
Updates from Today’s MCPS Media Briefing: Discussion about Vaccines, Virtual Recess, Possibilities for Fall 2021 and More
Today, MCPS held a media briefing addressing the topics discussed at today’s Board of Education meeting plus other community questions. Our writer Patrick Herron was present at the meeting.