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Heroes Among Us: Magruder Staff Honored by Fire & Rescue After Emergency
The staff of Colonel Zadok Magruder High School was honored by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) for saving the life of paraeducator and assistant football coach.
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Spotlight on Julie Yang
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we’re sharing a special Q&A with Julie Yang, president of the Montgomery County Board of Education, where she reflects on the importance of representation and more.
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Mrs. Lourdes Ferrer — A Detour That Defined a Destiny
Sometimes, life’s most profound journeys begin not with a plan, but with a moment of chance. For Lourdes Ferrer, that moment came in the form of a long line and a spontaneous decision that would lead her across oceans, through personal sacrifice, and into the hearts of countless students and educators. What began as a shortcut – choosing the shortest enrollment line — became a lifelong calling that has shaped not only her destiny, but also the lives of those she teaches and mentors. In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Ferrer’s story is one of quiet courage, deep faith and the transformative power of believing in others — and in yourself.
Hispanic Alliance for Education Honors Distinguished Scholars
The Hispanic Alliance for Education (HAE) celebrated 27 high school seniors during its 29th annual Distinguished Hispanic Scholars Recognition Ceremony on May 13.
Dangerous TikTok Chromebook Challenge - Speak to Your Child
This “Chromebook Challenge” encourages students to purposefully cause their devices to short out or catch fire by inserting metal or lead into the charging or USB port, or even piercing the device’s battery.
20 MCPS Students Receive National Merit Scholarships
These students are among 44 Maryland high school seniors selected from a pool of more than 15,000 finalists to receive a one-time award of $2,500 for post-secondary education.
Gaithersburg High School transforms into undersea wonderland for annual ALO prom
Gaithersburg High School was the proud host of this year’s Alternative Learning Outcomes (ALO) prom on Friday, May 9, welcoming students from across Montgomery County to a night that shimmered like an undersea wonderland. The event was a celebration for students of Albert Einstein, Sherwood, Springbrook, Wheaton and Watkins Mill high schools.
