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Student Activities & Outdoor Public Events at Schools Canceled

(October 09, 2002)

All student activities this afternoon [Wednesday, October 9], including extracurricular and athletic activities (both inside and outside schools) and all outdoor public activities are canceled at the ...(more)

Schools Closed Wed., Oct. 9, for Staff Training

(October 08, 2002)

REMINDER: All Montgomery County Public Schools are closed on Wednesday, October 9, for previously scheduled professional staff development for teachers, principals, and support staff. Schools are sc ...(more)

Emergency Information Website Created for Updates

(October 08, 2002)

A new website has been created for parents, community, and staff to provide a single, easy access point of reference for daily news and information about the continuing emergency conditions for the Mo ...(more)

Superintendent's Letter to Parents, 10-8

(October 08, 2002)

The following is the text of a letter being sent home today from Dr. Jerry D. Weast, superintendent of schools. The letter also is available below as a PDF file. ____ October 8, 2002 Dear Pa ...(more)

All Outdoor Activities Canceled at Schools

(October 08, 2002)

All "outdoor" extracurricular and athletic activities -- both for students and the public -- at Montgomery County Public Schools are canceled for this afternoon and evening, today, Tuesday, October 8. ...(more)

Parents Needed to Help Children Walk to School

(October 07, 2002)

Montgomery County Public Schools are asking for parent volunteers to help tomorrow, Tuesday, October 8, by walking their children to school, waiting at bus stops, and replacing safety patrols at stree ...(more)

Schools to Open On Time with Code Blue Restrictions

(October 07, 2002)

Dr. Jerry D. Weast, superintendent of schools, announced this evening that, while all schools will open on time on Tuesday, October 8, the school system will continue to operate under Code Blue with r ...(more)

Superintendent's Second Letter to Parents and Students

(October 07, 2002)

A second letter from Dr. Jerry D. Weast, superintendent of the Montgomery County Public Schools, is being sent home to parents, students, and staff today [Monday, October 7]. The letter is attached a ...(more)

Implementation of Code Blue Today, Oct. 7

(October 07, 2002)

All Montgomery County Public Schools were directed by the superintendent of schools this morning to implement the procedures for Code Blue. This measure is designed to provide a heightened level ...(more)

Superintendent's Letter to Parents on School Security

(October 03, 2002)

Dr. Jerry D. Weast, superintendent of the Montgomery County Public Schools, sent a letter today [Thursday, October 3, 2002] to all parents, students, and staff (via local schools) regarding the events ...(more)

High School Wins Award for Tobacco Use Prevention

(October 01, 2002)

Sherwood High School has been chosen to receive the American Lung Association of Maryland's 2002 Distinguished Service Award in the field of tobacco use prevention. Sherwood received the award becaus ...(more)

Progress Made in Kindergarten and Grade 1 Reading

(October 01, 2002)

Significantly more students--especially those who are most heavily affected by poverty and English language development--are acquiring foundational reading skills in kindergarten and text reading skil ...(more)

Three New Saturday Schools to Enhance Academic Opportunities

(September 30, 2002)

Montgomery Blair, Gaithersburg, and Wheaton high schools will host ceremonies to mark the opening of three new Saturday School programs under the direction of the George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academ ...(more)

Release of New Studies on K-Grade 1 Reading Improvements

(September 28, 2002)

A press conference will be held on Tuesday, October 1, at Rosemont Elementary School in Gaithersburg, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on the release of two new reports on the effect of improvements in kinderga ...(more)

Schools to Participate in Walk to School Day

(September 24, 2002)

Schools across Montgomery County are signing up to participate in this year’s Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 2. The annual event was launched four years ago by the Partnership for a Walkable ...(more)