Deb Waxman, affectionately known as Coach Wax, is celebrating an impressive milestone– 30 years as a coach within Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).
Education
The deadline to host a Montgomery County Public Schools Summer RISE student is Friday, March 7, offering businesses, nonprofits, higher education institutions, and government agencies the opportunity to provide rising juniors and seniors with career exploration experiences from June 23 to July 25.
Maryland officials honored Avani Durvasula and Farah Hawks from Silver Spring, and Grace Guo and Asher Lyons from Poolesville, at the State House for their achievements in the 2024 National History Day competition. (more…)
Last year, the Parkland Middle School Boys Basketball Team finished their season with the best record in school history; this year, it was the girls’ turn to shine.
Growing up in Montgomery County, Maryland, Nicholas Sefcik lived in both Damascus and Gaithersburg, where he laid the foundation for his future as an educator and author culminating in his debut book, For The Win!: It’s spOiler Time. Nicholas attended Woodfield Elementary School, Baker Middle School, and Damascus High School, where he thrived both academically and athletically. A notable athlete, he played basketball and football during high school, earning the honor of winning two State Championships in football.
Two Montgomery County Middle Schools to Compete in 13th Annual Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge
Takoma Park Middle School and Shady Grove Middle School will compete in the 13th Annual Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge on March 8 at Hayfield Secondary School in Alexandria, Virginia. (more…)
To address spacing needs in the mid-county region, planning and construction was previously approved for the upcoming Crown High School which is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2027. Construction is moving along, with plenty completed but still a lot left to go.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced Wednesday morning that it will be seeking a state waiver for the required 180 instructional days after schools and offices were closed on Wednesday, Feb. 12 due to inclement weather.
More than 160 students from nine Montgomery County high schools showcased their impressive dance skills at the 2024-2025 Annual Latin Dance Junior Division Competition, according to MCPS.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has released additional details about the arrest of a juvenile male following Tuesday morning’s lockdown at Bethesda-Chevy Chase (BCC) High School. (more…)