Board Approves Capital Improvements Program
The Board of Education on Thursday approved a $1.49 billion, six-year Capital Improvements Program (CIP) that includes the construction of two new schools and the expansion and modernization of several more. The Board also approved boundary changes at four downcounty elementary schools and two middle schools.
Students Thrill to Orchestral Music at Strathmore
For the sixth consecutive year, The Music Center at Strathmore has opened its doors to all second grade students. Special performances by the National Philharmonic, conducted by Maestro Piotr Gajewski, feature an interactive, educational program. The concerts, pre-concert educational materials, transportation, and other supports are the result of a unique partnership among MCPS, the National Philharmonic and Strathmore.
Students Learn about Firefighting and EMT Careers
“Now I see my future!” says a student. “The program is amazing,” says a parent. Students and parents sing the praises of the Fire Science and EMT programs, where students get real-world training from professional firefighters and EMTs. Credits can be used toward an associate degree at Montgomery College. Watch Video
Rainforest Rolls Up To Travilah ES
If students can’t visit the rainforest, then bring the rainforest to the students. The “Rolling Rainforest” exhibit recently visited Travilah Elementary School to help students learn about the importance of the rainforest ecosystem. The inside of the 53-foot trailer recreates the sights, sounds, and smells of the plants and animals in a rainforest. The exhibit is a program of the Living Classrooms Foundation of the National Capital Region.