Montgomery County Council to Meet Friday to Reconsider Sports Plans
The Montgomery County Council will meet Friday at 1PM to vote on a new health order that would allow certain youth sports to resume. This includes football, which would be on a three game schedule, and cheerleading.
Marc Elrich Unveils MoCo’s $6.0B Budget Recommendations
This week Marc Elrich released Montgomery County’s 2022 budget proposal, which includes the removal of School Resource Officers.
MCPS Students in Phase 1 Return to School Today, March 15th
Two weeks after the first group of Montgomery County Public School students returned to the classroom, students in Group 1.1 of MCPS’s Phase 1 who opted to return to in-person learning, returned to school this morning.
MCPS Seeking Feedback on 2021-2022 Calendar Options
Montgomery County Public Schools have developed two calendar scenarios that show different start and end dates for the 2021-2022 school year and is looking for feedback. Below you’ll see the two different proposed calendars. Feedback can be shared here.
MCPS Adjusts Calendar for March 8th, 9th & 10th
Montgomery County Public Schools has made adjustments to the school calendar/schedule for next week.
First Group of MCPS Students Return to Classrooms Today, March 1st 2021
Today marks the first time Montgomery County Public School students will return to the classroom since March of last year. A small amount of students in specific special education and technical education programs are the first to come back. The rest of the students will be brought back in specific stages.
MoCo Board of Education Sends Letter to Gov. Hogan Urging Expedited COVID-19 Vaccine Dissemination
The Montgomery County Board of Education and Superintendent Jack Smith are urging Governor Larry Hogan to expedite and prioritize the dissemination of COVID-19 vaccines to Montgomery County.
MoCo Board of Education Approves “Plan for Safe Return to In-Person Instruction”
Today the Montgomery County Board of Education approved a plan and timeline for a safe return to in-person learning.
MCPS Provides Community Update on Return-to-School Plans
Per MCPS:
Good Counsel Alum Set to Play in Second Straight SuperBowl
Kansas City Chief Dorian O’Daniel will be playing this Sunday against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers at SuperBowl LV in Tampa, FL.
Weather Guidance During Virtual Learning
Per MCPS: “The weather forecast for the coming days likely has measurable snow and ice. The plan linked here reflects the various scenarios or options involving the continuation of virtual instruction, no instruction and early closing and the impact of these options on school system operations. MCPS will monitor the weather and any changes to school operations will be updated as necessary.”