Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of September.
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🎓 Education
MCPS has updated its admissions process for regional programs to give every student a chance to join their preferred academy.
Parents can join Zoom sessions on Sept. 29, Oct. 6 and Nov. 4, 5 and 6 while first round applications are due on Nov. 6 and open houses begin Oct. 1.
MCPS has shared details about its new lottery-based regional programming model that will affect all eighth graders starting fall 2026; parents remain concerned over limited seats (15-60 available) and revised criteria while open houses begin Oct.
1 along with further webinars and drop-in sessions.
🏛️ Government
Montgomery County held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new $12.7 million childcare center at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Park in Colesville on Wednesday, Sept.
23, 2026. Construction will begin imminently to serve up to 78 children with updated security and facilities (including a new playground) and is expected to finish by spring 2028.
🏈 Sports
Montgomery County Public Schools high school football preview highlights four games this week.
In Germantown Thursday, the undefeated Seneca Valley Screamin’ Eagles host the Cougars while on Friday Damascus hosts Oakdale, Bethesda-Chevy Chase meets Wheaton and Good Counsel Falcons travel to face Malvern Prep.
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