Replacing Semester Exams: The Options
In response to the various students and members of the community who voiced their opinions
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Montgomery County Bans Use of all EPA Registered Pesticides in Lawn Care
The Montgomery County Council passed Bill 52-14 on Tuesday Oct. 6 to ban the use
Immunization Requirements in Place for Middle Schoolers in MCPS
At the start of 2015/16 school year, Montgomery County Public Schools instituted vaccination requirements for
MCPS Community Rallies Around Clarksburg HS After Tragic Death
Just after 5 PM on Monday, September 14, heartbreaking news struck Clarksburg High School. 16
No More Semester Exams in MCPS
Earlier this week, MCPS decided to take away semester exams in favor of smaller exams
2014-2015 with Increased ACT Performance and Participation
In the past, the SAT has always been the “gold standard” in college admissions tests,
2015-2016 School Year Welcomes Largest Enrollment in MCPS History
More than 156,000 students returned to school on Monday, August 31, representing an enrollment increase
MCPS Employee Code of Conduct Prohibits Social Media Connections with Students
The Code of Conduct for MCPS employees this year include a provision against social media
Wootton Mourns Loss of School Principal Doran
Dr. Doran, principal of Wootton High School, was found unresponsive in his home on August
Outgoing MCR President Brings Stronger Student Voice to BOE
Outgoing MCR-SGA President Richard Yarrow brought a stronger student voice to the Board of Education.
Board Approves Budget with an Elimination of 380 Staff Positions
On June 16, the Board discussed and approved the 2016 Operating Budget. Part of that