PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS >  BROWSE 2002 - 2003 SCHOOL YEAR

Browse Public Announcements for 2002 - 2003 School Year

Code Blue Restrictions Continue Mon., Oct. 14

(October 13, 2002)

Continuing Code Blue security restrictions -- including no outdoor recess, outdoor physical education, open lunch for high school students, or field trips in the Washington area -- will be in place Mo ...(more)

Mental Health of Children and Adults a Key Priority

(October 12, 2002)

School psychologists, pupil personnel workers, guidance counselors, and other staff with expertise in crisis intervention and support are working to provide critical mental health assistance for stude ...(more)

Outdoor Activities Canceled Through Weekend

(October 12, 2002)

In response to continuing security issues, all outdoor student and community activities through the weekend [Saturday, October 12, and Sunday, October 13] have been canceled for the Montgomery County ...(more)

TV Shows about Coping with Crisis on Cable Channel 34

(October 11, 2002)

Three new television programs offer strategies and resources parents can use to help their children cope with stress through the current crisis. The programs, created by Montgomery County Public Scho ...(more)

Letter to Parents, Students, and Staff from the Superintendent

(October 11, 2002)

A new letter (#5) is being sent to parents, students, and staff today [Friday, October 11] from the superintendent, and the text is below. The letter is available on the web at the link below. Oct ...(more)

Code Blue Implemented Today in Response to Virginia Shooting

(October 11, 2002)

All schools are directed by the superintendent of schools to implement the Code Blue procedures in response to another shooting in Northern Virginia. Please note the following conditions: * All ...(more)

Security Measures Ongoing as Classes Open on Fri., Oct. 11

(October 10, 2002)

Continuing decisions about Montgomery County Public Schools operations, student activities, and the public use of school facilities will be made on a day-to-day basis, with possible changes during the ...(more)

Superintendent's Letter to Parents, Students and Staff

(October 10, 2002)

The following is the text of a letter being sent today [Thursday, October 10] to all parents, students, and staff providing an update on school operations. The letter is available on the web at the l ...(more)

Normal Activities Today, Thurs., Oct. 10, But No Outdoor Events

(October 10, 2002)

A return to some normal operations is being made today, Thursday, October 10, with the resumption of all indoor afterschool and evening student and community activities at Montgomery County Public Sch ...(more)

Daily Decisions Mark Reopening of Classes on Thurs., Oct. 10

(October 09, 2002)

Continuing decisions about Montgomery County Public Schools operations, student activities, and the public use of school facilities will be made on a day-to-day basis, with possible changes during the ...(more)

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)