MCPS Updates Policies Based On New Restrictions Being Lifted

MCPS Updates Policies Based on New Restrictions Being Lifted

Wilson Faucette - Garrett Park Estates, MD - 5.20.2021 - 18:31

Silver Creek Middle School, An MCPS School Photo: Wilson Faucette

MCPS Sends Out A Community Update

MCPS sent out a community update on May 19. In their update, they explain how the recent lifting of restrictions in Montgomery County will affect how MCPS operates this year. The changes to MCPS are not very significant.

Changes to Masking for Athletes and Spectators

Based on the update from Montgomery County, athletes and spectators no longer have to wear a mask outside. They also removed capacity limits outdoors, while indoor ones are at 250. In school, students will still have to wear masks for at least the rest of the year.

Changes to Graduation Capacity For High Schoolers, Not Middle/Elementary Schoolers

MCPS has increased the number of tickets each senior will be allocated for their graduation ceremony. The increase is based on the size of the school's outdoor stadium, where the graduations will be held. Despite the increase for High School Graduation Capacity, MCPS is still recommending that Middle and Elementary Schools hold virtual celebrations, with the possibility of some school specific in-person traditions, such as a driving parade.

What do you think about the updated guidance and how it affects MCPS? Let us know in the comments below.

Comments

WJ Graduation Took Place Today At 9AM

WJ Virtual Graduation Took Place Today At 9AM Wilson Faucette - Garrett Park Estates, MD - 5.4.2021 - 13:12 Photo: WJ Virtual Graduation Walter Johnson High School Graduation Walter Johnson High School had their graduation ceremony this morning at 9:00 AM. They had an in-person ceremony at Walter Johnson High School's Stadium, streamed on the regular Montgomery County Local TV Channels and online. They also put together a virtual graduation commencement video which can be viewed on youtube . According to the Montgomery County Public Schools Graduation Schedule , the speaker at the graduation today was social studies teacher Mr. Delello. The Walter Johnson Principal posted images and videos from the graduation on the @WJPrincipal Twitter account . Congratulations to all Walter Johnson graduates, as well as graduates from other schools across the county. GPES, and TMS Promotion Ceremonies Coming Up The Tilden Middle School 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony will be avai...

Welcome!

Welcome to the Quarantine Today Article Viewer! Garrett Park Estates, Maryland - Wilson Faucette - 4.26.2021 - 13:46 Hello, this is our new Article Viewer. You will be able to view and comment on articles. We are very excited to be trying out this new article viewer and we hope that it works well for you. Wilson Faucette

NoBe Glow Weekly Update 8-9-2021

NoBe Glow Weekly Update 8-9-2021 Wilson Faucette - Garrett Park Estates, MD - 8.9.2021 Masks Now Required Indoors In Montgomery County Masks are now required indoors in Montgomery County for everybody, regardless of vaccination status. The county council acting as the board of health unanimously voted to reinstate this masking mandate on August 5th. The new mandate went into effect on August 7th when Montgomery County had reached the CDC's definition of an area of substantial spread. See This Article Rising COVID Cases Before Start of School Year Coronavirus Cases have rapidly risen in Montgomery County over the past few weeks. The 7 day average per 100,000 residents is at 68.1 which is up from 3.81 in late June 2021. This comes as the Delta variant is spreading across the US, the CDC has issued updated guidance on masking, and school is about to start. According to MCPS press releases, there were two cases of COVID at Walter Johnson HS reported between July 30 and 31...

NoBe Glow

Search This Blog