County Leaders Gather to Support Race & Equity Bill

Montgomery County leaders from government agencies, schools, community groups and more gathered to show support for County Council Bill 27-19, the Racial Equity and Social Justice Act. Introduced by Council President Nancy Navarro, the Racial Equity and Social Justice Act will institutionalize the norms of equity and social justice into the work of county government.

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Preview Nights Set to Explain High School Programming Options

MCPS has developed a long-range strategic plan for high school programming. The plan will be implemented in phases over the next six years, with new programs available to Grade 9 students in fall 2020. MCPS will host four preview nights to discuss high school programming options with students and their families. The preview nights will be held:
-Sept. 19, at Richard Montgomery High School
-Sept. 25, at Watkins Mill High School
-Sept. 26, at John F. Kennedy High School (Parents and students who attend this preview night will also receive information on the Downcounty Consortium Choice process.)
-Oct. 2, at James Hubert Blake High School (Parents and students who attend this preview night will also receive information on the Northeast Consortium Choice process.)

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Wheaton Knights Play First Home Game at New Stadium

After seven years of playing home games on the road due to school construction, the Wheaton Knights played their first home football game on their new state-of-the-art turf field this month.

DON’T MISS BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT!

Every MCPS school holds a Back-to-School Night for families at the beginning of the school year. Back-to-School Night is a great opportunity for parents to meet their child’s teachers, learn more about what your child will learn in class and find out other important information about school procedures and expectations.