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B-CC High School Music Program Receives GRAMMY

(September 20, 2004)

The music department of Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School was one of four recipients of a special “GRAMMY on the Hill” award from the Washington, D.C., Recording Academy at a ceremony on September 8. T ...(more)

MSA Results in Grades 4, 6, 7 Show High Proficiency

(September 17, 2004)

Systemwide results of the 2004 administration of the Maryland State Assessment (MSA) in reading and mathematics in Grades 4, 6 and 7 show high percentages of students achieving at or above the standar ...(more)

HSA Passing Rate Improves Among All Racial Groups

(September 17, 2004)

The percentage of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students who passed the 2004 High School Assessments (HSAs) in algebra, biology, English and government reached the highest level since 2002, ...(more)

Carderock Springs Named National Blue Ribbon School

(September 17, 2004)

Carderock Springs Elementary School in Bethesda has been named a National No Child Left Behind/Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. The announcement was made September 17 by U.S. Se ...(more)

Tornado Watch in Effect in Metro Area until 8 p.m.

(September 17, 2004)

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the Washington metropolitan area until 8:00 p.m. this evening. This is an indication that conditions could produce a tornado, but that ...(more)

Parent & Student Assessment Info Night on Sept. 30

(September 16, 2004)

The NAACP Parents' Councils of the Gaithersburg High School Cluster and the City of Gaithersburg are hosting the second Parent/Student Assessment Information Night on Thursday, September 30, 6-9 p.m. ...(more)

Parent Update Provided on Quality Drinking Water

(September 16, 2004)

An update to parents detailing the status of efforts to ensure quality drinking water amid findings of elevated levels of lead in schools is being distributed this week. The update is in the form of ...(more)

Board Approves Advisory Process for Consortium

(September 15, 2004)

The Board of Education met on Tuesday [September 14] and, among other items, approved a community advisory process for the Middle School Magnet Consortium. The Board also reviewed updates on the SAT ...(more)

Community Forums on Strategic Budget Planning are Set

(September 14, 2004)

More than 100 community members - representing a broad range of stakeholders - attended the first of three Board of Education community forums on the operating budget and its relationship to the Montg ...(more)

Supplies and 240 Backpacks Donated to Students

(September 03, 2004)

Office Depot will donate backpacks filled with school supplies to 240 students attending Rolling Terrace Elementary School. Backpacks and supplies valued at approximately $3,000 will be handed out to ...(more)

Quince Orchard High Reopens Thurs, Sept. 2

(September 01, 2004)

Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg will reopen on time tomorrow, Thursday, September 2, following a gas leak today that forced the evacuation of students and staff and cancelled afternoon and ...(more)

Last Year's Seniors Score Above 1100, Highest Ever SAT

(August 31, 2004)

The highest systemwide average SAT score (1102) ever achieved by the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) was produced by the graduating class of 2004, marking the first time the average score has ...(more)

Schools Ready for Monday, August 30, Opening

(August 28, 2004)

After a summer of preparation that included extensive teacher and staff training, expanded opportunities for student learning, enhanced technology, facility modernization and more, Montgomery County P ...(more)

School Opens with Full-Day K in 17 Additional Schools

(August 27, 2004)

Superintendent of Schools Jerry D. Weast, Board of Education President Sharon Cox, County Executive Douglas Duncan, and other officials will visit Waters Landing Elementary School in Germantown on the ...(more)

Board Reviews School Year Preparations

(August 26, 2004)

The Board of Education met on Tuesday [August 24] and, among other items, discussed the opening of schools and results of the Maryland School Assessments (MSA). The Board also reviewed an update on n ...(more)