Montgomery Blair High School Teacher Recognized by County Council
Montgomery Blair High School teacher Kenneth Smith was among three residents recognized by the County Council at its annual Black History Month event.
Silver Spring Early Childhood Education Center Waitlist Exceeds 1,500
The Washington Post reports that over 1,500 families have joined the waitlist for the upcoming Martha Gudelsky Child Development Center in downtown Silver Spring.
Police Drone Aids in Arrest of Seven Teens After Shots Fired Incident
Montgomery County Police say that seven teenagers were arrested in connection with a shooting incident near Sligo Middle School on Friday afternoon.
Montgomery Blair High School Principal Announces Retirement
Montgomery Blair High School Principal Renay Johnson has announced her retirement after serving 33 years in the MCPS school system.
Montgomery Blair High School Advances to National Science Bowl Finals
Montgomery Blair High School won the regional competition for the 2024 National Science Bowl, securing a place in the NSB national finals this spring.
Friends Community School: Upcoming Admissions Events & Application Deadline
Exploring school options for next year? Consider Friends Community School, a K-8 Quaker progressive school that motivates and inspires kids from kindergarten to 8th grade. [sponsored]
Early Childhood Education Center Prepares for Fall Opening
The construction of the Martha Gudelsky Child Development Center is progressing as planned, and the facility is scheduled to open next fall.
Thunderbolts Open Collegiate Baseball Season Sunday, June 4
June 4 marks the return of collegiate baseball to Silver Spring as the Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts take the field for their 23rd season.
Takoma Park Middle School Scores Fourth ‘Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge’ Win
Takoma Park Middle School students have won first place in this year’s Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge.
Summer Collegiate Baseball Returns to Montgomery Blair
With temperatures finally rising, it won’t be long until Cal Ripken College Summer League Baseball returns to Blair High School. The Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts will start their season on June 4 and play 18 home games in June and July.
Northwood High School Closes Outdoor Facilities Due to Multiple Antisemitic Incidents
Northwood High School will be closing its outdoor facilities to the public beginning Saturday, March 4, as a result of four separate incidents of hate speech and antisemitic remarks posted on the school’s athletic field.
Administrators, Police Investigating Antisemitic Flyers Posted at Northwood High School
Two incidents of hate and antisemitic vandalism at Northwood High School are being investigated by administrators and Montgomery County Police, including the “posting of professionally designed flyers containing horrific hate speech,” according to a letter posted by school principal Jonathan Garrick.