Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School Program Encourages Parents to Organize ‘Walking School Buses’
Per Montgomery County:
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COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for MCPS Students Wednesday August 25 in Silver Spring
Per MCPS:
Quince Orchard High School sent out a community notification today updating students, staff, and families on the recent Covid-19 cases at the school.
According to the notification, the school was notified of six additional positive Covid-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases at the school to 26.
The Board of Education will hold its business meeting (in-person) on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Closed session will begin at 9 a.m. Public agenda items will begin at 12 p.m. The meeting will be broadcast live on Comcast Channel 34, Verizon Channel 36, and RCN channel 89.
The Board will resume in-person testimony at its August 24 business meeting, but will continue to accept pre-recorded audio or video testimony through their website.
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Alicia Deeny is the First Latina High School Principal in MCPS
Established in 1892, Richard Montgomery High School (RM) is the oldest public high school in Montgomery County. For the first time ever RM appointed a female principal, and she is also MCPS first Latina High School Principal in History.
Although the Board meeting will be open to the public, seating will be limited. The public may attend the meeting in person, with limited capacity. The number of public attendees will be based on room capacity.
• Please avoid in-person attendance if you have symptoms of illness.
Quince Orchard High School Pauses Football Program Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
Quince Orchard High School is suspending it’s football program after six individuals at the high school have tested positve for COVID-19.
MCPS Back-to-School Jam This Saturday at Wheaton Mall
Montgomery County Public Schools is hosting a Back-to-School Jam this Saturday at Westfield Wheaton Mall (11160 Viers Mill Rd) from 10am-1pm.
County Offers Standard Immunizations for Children Returning to School; Immunization Requirements Remain in Effect
Per Montgomery County:
The Montgomery County Board of Education (Board) conducted a hybrid (virtual and in-person) business meeting on Tuesday, July 27, 2021.
During the meeting, the Board received an update on fall reopening; took action on two charter school applications; made several administrative appointments; and took action on previous new business items. The agenda for the meeting, with links to related materials, can be viewed on the Board of Education website.
MCPS has posted the following community message summarizing the July 27th board of education meeting.
Dear MCPS Community: