Application period closes tomorrow!

🌇ICYMI🌇 @montgomeryplans.bsky.social Community Planning Academy is your chance to learn how planning decisions in Montgomery County, MD Government are made and how YOU can make a difference! ▶️https://ow.ly/qn6050XzZKt #montgomerycountymd #silverspringmd #bethesdamd #wheatonmd

In this season of gratitude & time of great need, please join me in supporting our fellow community members by dropping off turkeys between eight A.M. and 11 A.M. today at Harvest Intercontinental Church (16227 Batchellors Forest Rd Olney) for distribution to our mid-county neighbors. See you there!

🚶‍♀️Reminder🚶 Rock Creek Forest Elementary School - Washington Avenue Sidewalk Community Meeting 🗓️Wednesday, September 10, 2025 🕰️6:30pm – 7:30pm 🌟Details & meeting location ▶️ tinyurl.com/mu2kebph @cmkatestewart.bsky.social #visionzeromc #MCPS #walking #sidewalk

It is an honor and a privilege to serve the students, staff and families of MCPS, and the greater Montgomery County community as a Member of the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council. Thank you to County Executive Elrich for this appointment and the County Council for my confirmation.

It’s a beautiful day for field hockey! Let’s go Gaithersburg and Northwest! #supportthegirls

Apparently it’s like holiday decor: buy it early or you’re out of luck because the stores are empty.

As the Maryland General Assembly IT Office migrates to a new data center, there will be a brief total blackout for websites, phones, and email for state legislative offices. The blackout period runs from 5pm on Thursday, Aug. 28 through Monday, Sept. 1, 2025. Thank you for your patience!

Thoughts and prayers are not a solution to keeping our children safe.

Montgomery County families need you! Empowering the Ages is seeking 20 more volunteers age 50+ to support a unique & rewarding project with young children. Info sessions: Sept 9 & Sept 11. Matches start in Oct - help them fill every spot! Learn more: empoweringtheages.org/volunteer

❓Lose something on one of our @rideonmct.bsky.social buses🚌❓ ✅Check with one of the 3 #RideOn depots. ✅All 3 depots are open for calls☎️about lost & found requests, Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm 🚌Depot Info▶️ tinyurl.com/yf782uts @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social #MDCommuters @mymcmedia.bsky.social

📅Mark Your Calendar📆 ⭐ On Saturday, Aug. 23, from 10:00am to 1:00pm, the MCDOT #PedestrianSafety Team will participate in the #MCPS 'Back to School Fair' at Westfield Wheaton Mall in #WheatonMD. ⭐ Be sure to check out the #VisionZeroMC 🚲Bike Rodeo while you're there! Details🔗 tinyurl.com/4b7bvbk9

Some reminders from the Maryland Higher Education Commission on the state’s student loan relief tax credit. More information is here: mhec.maryland.gov/preparing/pa...

Update from the Department of Legislative Services on the impact of the federal reconciliation bill on Maryland, focusing on healthcare, food assistance, and taxes. mgaleg.maryland.gov/Pubs/BudgetF...

Paved trail connections from Odessa Shannon MS to Wheaton Regional Park are done! Big shout out to the Kemp Mill family who brought it to my attention. They have a child with a disability who couldn’t connect to the trail from his home due to the lack of paved trail; he uses a wheelchair.

This summer😎, remember to keep your cool😅 behind the wheel🚙. Avoid speeding😮‍💨and aggressive😡driving at all costs💰. #BeTheDriver #MDTraffic #AggressiveDriving #commuters @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social @marylanddot.bsky.social @police.takomaparkmd.gov #visionzero @parkpolice.bsky.social

Happy Fiscal New Year to all who celebrate!

There’s still time! Please use your voice to help our kids get to school safely!

Many years ago I had the honor of saving the life of someone I love by donating blood to them so I jumped at the chance to help again today. You too can save a life by donating to the Red Cross. Find a blood drive by visiting www.redcrossblood.org.

I serve on the Joint Federal Action Oversight Committee. Our first briefing is today and is about the impact of federal budget decisions on our state and litigation the state Attorney General is involved with. You can watch the briefing here: www.youtube.com/live/3fRzujN...

🎉 Join us in celebrating Anuva Maloo, a junior at Montgomery Blair HS, as she is installed as the 48th Student Member of the Board (SMOB) on July 1! 🎓👏 📍15 W. Gude Dr | ⏰ 4 PM 📺 Livestream & cable broadcast available.

Wishing an especially good morning to all of the parents who also just realized their child’s lunchbox is still in their backpack from the last day of school.

Free “Under the Lights” Flag Football Series For Kids Returns to Montgomery County This Summer Click below for full article. mocoshow.com/2025/06/12/f...

Neither can Montgomery County, MD

🚸🚶‍♀️🚸 On Wednesday, June 25, at 6:30pm, MCDOT will hold a virtual public meeting to present plans for new sidewalk & safety enhancements at various locations throughout the Martin Luther King Jr. MS Cluster. 🚸Details▶️ tinyurl.com/y23bueck @mbalcombe.bsky.social #visionzero @montoya4mcps.bsky.social

It was wonderful to engage w/many incredible city, county, state & nat’l officials & collaborators, including MCPS’ Matthew Shipe (security) at the MD Grid Disturbance Tabletop in MoCo’s D-17! Many thanks @cherylckagan & Reliability First for helping us be better prepared to serve our community.

Did you know you can ride the bus for FREE this week?! Just grab one non-perishable food item and head to the bus stop!

Over the past 24 hours, I’ve received hundreds of emails regarding statements made in reference to recent tragic events in the local Jewish community. MCPS is also aware of these statements. Thank you for reaching out and please feel free to continue to do so.

I can’t imagine the pain the Jewish community is feeling after the deaths of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim. I know many in Montgomery County knew the young couple whose work focused on peace building. My heart goes out to their families and the entire Jewish community. Rita Montoya

Today marks one year of our ENOUGH Initiative — Maryland’s boldest step yet to end childhood poverty through long-term, community-led solutions. Rural, urban and suburban communities, local leaders, and residents are at the heart of this historic movement. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFsN...

Yesterday, I got a sneak peek at Reach Urban Farm at Loiederman MS. Amazing work being done there by Koiner Farm and MCPS staff Richard Thomas, Harris Trobman, Michael Carter & so many other MCPS staff behind the scenes. Many thanks to the many partners & sponsors!

Congratulations to the 115 student grads of The MoCo State’s Attorney’s Office Truancy Prevention Program! I got to celebrate alongside their proud families. Many thanks to the many volunteers & MCPS & State’s Attorney’s Office staff who dedicate their time & energy to support our kids & families!

Forest Knolls Elementary knows how to Bike & Roll!!

Way to go Georgian Forest!!

It’s almost #SafetyDay! 🅿️We have #FREE parking. There will also be FREE school bus shuttles from: 🚌Up-County: Seneca Valley HS 🚌Mid-County: Gaithersburg HS 🚌Down-County: Kennedy HS 🎪Event Details🔗 tinyurl.com/bdymp5n8 @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social @montoya4mcps.bsky.social #weekend

🗓️🚛Save The Date🚛🗓️ 🔗 tinyurl.com/bdfy6pv5 @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social @rideonmct.bsky.social @mcfrspio.bsky.social @mymcmedia.bsky.social @mcpllibraries.bsky.social @themocoshow.bsky.social @moderatelymoco.bsky.social

Student centered next episode of MoCo Mic Live. Join me and the 48th SMOB (MoCo Student Member of the Board of Education) finalists Peter Boyko and Anuva Maloo for a live discussion about MCPS and their plans and campaigns. 47th SMOB Praneel Suvarna will help moderate the conversation.

Help @mygreenmc.bsky.social keep the footprint👣of #GreenFest small! ✅Bring a Reusable Water Bottle ✅Bike🚴‍♂️, Take Public Transit🚌🚇, Walk🚶‍♂️, or Carpool🚐to the event. ✅Don’t Forget to Compost & Recycle ✅Use your📲 to access the📋at the #MCGreenFest website▶️ bit.ly/3qsZBcG @rideonmct.bsky.social #weekend

Help our kids get to school safe! Learn about Safe Routes to School!

Respect is the foundation of a healthy relationship. It’s an honor to join @MCPS students and families in Wheaton for Respect Fest hosted by @mcsaonews @chooserespect

Ride On's 50th Anniversary Art Contest for Montgomery County middle school students is open NOW through April 15! Winners will receive gift cards and have their art displayed across Montgomery County. For more information, visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot-transit/... @mcdotnow.bsky.social

Middle + high school students! Join our next Youth Town Hall on March 31. --> bit.ly/3Ds3DeN Share your ideas + help shape the future of Montgomery County's arts + culture scene. Your voice matters! 🗣️

Did you know you can get free trees in Montgomery County? That’s right—Tree Montgomery is giving away shade trees at no cost to residents, and they’ll even plant them for you!

It’s an honor to attend Oral Arguments in front of the Supreme Court of Maryland with many MCPS students in attendance.

It was an honor to attend the world premiere of Gallows Humor—a timely piece on school gun violence—written, directed and performed entirely by local area teens. A must see!

Enjoying these wonderful MCPS Minority Scholars Program (MSP) student films…🎥🎬🎞️

Loved the girl flag football ad. If you are in middle school, sign up for the spring flag football league through Montgomery County Rec #SuperBowl

We're looking for individuals with expertise in communication and engagement to join the Advisory Committee on Communication and Community Engagement. If you’re ready to help amplify the district’s efforts and ensure all communities are heard, apply now! 🔗 bit.ly/BOEadvisoryc...

Congratulations to the Quince Orchard HS Varsity football team and coaches as District 15 delegation honors them with citation on the House floor. Team recently won the MPSSAA 4A championship after an undefeated season. #quinceorchardhighschool #highschoolfootball

Ride On is looking for persons with disabilities, high school students, bilingual people, and older adults to join our Transit Advisory Group. For more information and to apply, visit ow.ly/BsWp50QIpAA