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Implementation of Code Blue Today, Oct. 7

(October 07, 2002)

All Montgomery County Public Schools were directed by the superintendent of schools this morning to implement the procedures for Code Blue. This measure is designed to provide a heightened level ...(more)

Superintendent's Letter to Parents on School Security

(October 03, 2002)

Dr. Jerry D. Weast, superintendent of the Montgomery County Public Schools, sent a letter today [Thursday, October 3, 2002] to all parents, students, and staff (via local schools) regarding the events ...(more)

High School Wins Award for Tobacco Use Prevention

(October 01, 2002)

Sherwood High School has been chosen to receive the American Lung Association of Maryland's 2002 Distinguished Service Award in the field of tobacco use prevention. Sherwood received the award becaus ...(more)

Progress Made in Kindergarten and Grade 1 Reading

(October 01, 2002)

Significantly more students--especially those who are most heavily affected by poverty and English language development--are acquiring foundational reading skills in kindergarten and text reading skil ...(more)

Three New Saturday Schools to Enhance Academic Opportunities

(September 30, 2002)

Montgomery Blair, Gaithersburg, and Wheaton high schools will host ceremonies to mark the opening of three new Saturday School programs under the direction of the George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academ ...(more)

Release of New Studies on K-Grade 1 Reading Improvements

(September 28, 2002)

A press conference will be held on Tuesday, October 1, at Rosemont Elementary School in Gaithersburg, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on the release of two new reports on the effect of improvements in kinderga ...(more)

Schools to Participate in Walk to School Day

(September 24, 2002)

Schools across Montgomery County are signing up to participate in this year’s Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 2. The annual event was launched four years ago by the Partnership for a Walkable ...(more)

Highlights of September 23 Board of Education Meeting

(September 24, 2002)

The Board of Education met yesterday [September 23] and, among other items, discussed an update on the No Child Left Behind Act and accepted a report from the Advisory Council for Career and Technolog ...(more)

Principal of Julius West Middle School Receives Mark Mann Award

(September 24, 2002)

James G. Fernandez, principal of Julius West Middle School, has been selected as recipient of the twelfth annual Mark Mann Excellence and Harmony Award. The honor is given annually to one local school ...(more)

Board of Education Agenda, Monday, September 23

(September 21, 2002)

Note: The agenda will be available on-line with links to item materials as PDF files on Monday morning, September 23, after 10:00 a.m. See online link below. Agenda 7:30 p.m. Closed Session ...(more)

Highlights of the September 12 Meeting of Board of Education

(September 13, 2002)

The Board of Education met yesterday [September 12] and, among other items, discussed the recently released SAT scores, a report on the opening of school, and updates on Extended Learning Opportunitie ...(more)

Board of Education Appoints Community Superintendent

(September 12, 2002)

The Board of Education today [Thursday, September 12] approved the appointment of Cynthia A. Rattley, currently the acting community superintendent for the Northwest, Poolesville, Quince Orchard, and ...(more)

Board of Education Meeting Agenda for Sept. 12

(September 09, 2002)

The Board of Education meeting agenda for Thursday, September 12, is available online, complete with PDF copies of materials associated with certain agenda items, at the link below: ...(more)

Office Depot to Donate Backpacks and Supplies

(September 04, 2002)

Office Depot will donate backpacks filled with school supplies to 500 students attending Harmony Hills Elementary School in Silver Spring. The event will take place on Thursday, September 5, at 10:30 ...(more)

Update on Security Includes Presentation of NOAA Weather Radios

(September 03, 2002)

Superintendent of Schools Jerry D. Weast and Board of Education Vice President Patricia B. O’Neill will join Montgomery County Executive Douglas M. Duncan in an update on security improvements in the ...(more)