Montgomery County Public Schools has clarified why it is not shifting to virtual learning during weather related school closures, despite ongoing questions from families.
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Montgomery County Public Schools has announced a Code Red closure for Friday, January 30, as cleanup efforts from the recent winter storm continue across the county. The school system also announced a delay is likely for Monday, February 2nd.
Montgomery County Public Schools is renewing its focus on academic achievement following the release of new graduation data from the Maryland State Department of Education that shows a decline in the district’s four-year cohort graduation rate for the Class of 2025.
Montgomery County Public Schools announced Tuesday afternoon that all schools and offices will remain closed on Wednesday, January 28, and Thursday, January 29, as cleanup efforts continue following Sunday’s snow and ice storm.
The region continues digging out from a winter storm that dropped between 5 and 10 inches of snow and sleet across most of the county, with a few isolated areas reporting even higher totals (or 29 inches if you have an iPhone 😊).
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Montgomery County native Mitchell Zack is taking his local roots to the international film stage as a producer of the independent feature film Bellyache, which recently made its world premiere
Montgomery County Public Schools will be closed for both students and staff for two consecutive days as winter weather continues to impact the region. MCPS announced it is operating under CODE RED, meaning all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27.
Our biggest winter storm of the season has dropped several inches of snow across the DMV (totals available here). MCPS students will not be in class on Monday as part of a previously scheduled end-of-term grading and planning day. While the student closure itself is not weather related, ongoing winter conditions are now raising questions about office operations on Monday and the status of schools beyond Monday. Prediction available below.
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Montgomery County Public Schools announced that all MCPS-sponsored activities may continue today but are expected to conclude by 9 pm due to anticipated winter weather. All MCPS-sponsored activities and community use of school facilities are canceled for Sunday, January 25, as significant snowfall is expected to create hazardous travel conditions. (more…)
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) officers were dispatched at 4:57 p.m. to Randolph Road and New Hampshire Avenue in Colesville for a reported hit-and-run collision involving a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) school bus and another vehicle.
As forecasters warn of a potentially significant winter storm this weekend, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is preparing families and staff for possible impacts to school operations. District leaders say student and staff safety remains the top priority and are outlining how and when the community can expect updates, along with key planning information as snow and icy conditions move into the region late Saturday and continue into early next week. The full letter can be seen below.