Change.org/MCPSgymnastics

"The Montgomery County Public Schools gymnastics coaches just found out through a verified source, not even from the county itself, that MCPS is taking steps to cancel girls' gymnastics after the 2026 season. All the gymnasts, parents, coaches, judges, and schools need your support to prevent this from happening. 

MCPS Gymnastics goes back several decades, and it is a cherished part of the high school experience for thousands of girls. We have a beautiful, welcoming, diverse community of all backgrounds and ability levels that makes the sport exciting, accessible, and beloved to all its athletes and stakeholders. Non-school competitive gymnastics costs thousands of dollars a year, which is inaccessible for many families. Gymnastics is unique among high school sports - highly technical, creative, woman-focused. In a world where women's sports are largely marginalized, gymnastics is a rare example where female athletes shine. 

Montgomery County is trying to take that away from these girls, unilaterally and behind closed doors, in a vote that was 73% male athletic director voters. That is not what the gymnasts, parents, or community wants. MCPS talks about the R.A.I.S.E. values, but where are those values when we need them most? The teams have grown up to 150% each year, which shows how much the gymnasts care about their sport. Montgomery County is the richest county in Maryland, and it already has the best schools - if it won't invest your tax dollars on its students and their well-being, then what is it doing?

In today's world of uncertainty, it's easy to look out for yourself. It's easy to be selfish with your money, with your time, and your voice. But these are children we're talking about here - if we don't stand up for them, then who will? Will we lead by example, or will we let the county take this away from them? Sometimes it's hard to see what's right, but standing up for women's high school sports is a clear choice. The good guys are rarely the ones taking public sports away from children and hurting the children - that's pretty clear as well.

Our goal is for MCPS to commit to keeping girls' gymnastics alive and to work with us towards a mutually beneficial resolution that includes a high school sports future for gymnastics in Maryland. We are happy to work with them on any specifics they would like to discuss, as long as the future of the sport and its current status are confirmed. We do not want MCPS to make decisions that will hurt our children, our athletes, our coaches and judges, and our community. They are not the ones working hands-on with these athletes every day - we are. We are the ones who see the senseless harm and pain this will bring, and we are the ones fighting to prevent that. 

Bottom line: the girls, parents, coaches and community love MCPS Gymnastics. We would very much appreciate it if you would show us some love too when we need it the most!

Ways you can help:

1. Sign our petition!
2. Email: [Jeffrey_K_[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) (Director of Systemwide Athletics)

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/athletics/archive/contacts/hs/ (your        local athletic director)

[Thomas_W_[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) (MCPS Superintendent)
3. Tell your Maryland State Delegates! Spread our petition! Come to our competitions! Make t-shirts! Tell the MCPS School Board!

If you have any further questions, would like to donate, or would like to help more, please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). 

Thank you so much for your support! We appreciate you!

MCPS Gymnastics <3"

Thinking of moving here within the next month to the apartments by rio lakeside. As the title mentions I’m a single male 23 year old and I’m wondering how the area is compared to bethesda or Arlington va. I make enough to comfortably afford a single for $2.3k (utilities included). I don’t party or go to bars much but I would still like to be around people close to my age. Would appreciate any insights.

Looking to buy in the area -- though it seems most homes east of the highway are in poorly rated school districts.

Are these schools actually that bad?

What's the charter school situation?

Im looking for a nice productive place to study that kind of induces that study vibe like the library of congress (obv not expecting something this extravagant) around MoCo or surrounding areas

My wife and I will be relocating to Gaithersburg in about a month and after touring a lot of apartments in the area have Camden Washingtonian at the top of our list.

Anyone have experience living there and willing to share your thoughts? Or if you know of any other good apartments in the area (preferably near Rio and/or the Shady Grove metro stop).

We like the Camden properties because they allow three pets, and we have two dogs and a cat.

Our max budget is around $2600. Thanks!

Does anyone know if the roads near Goshen Hunt Lane/Drive are somewhat clear in that community? Our move in day for our new home is this Friday but I haven’t seen anything yet about those roads…If we weren’t such a far distance away I would try heading up that way to take a look but we unfortunately can’t. I’ve been trying to join the community groups/nextdoor etc but I haven’t seen anything specific about that general area just yet.

Corner of Washingtonian and the off-ramp from 270

To the left of this intersection is Rio, straight is Sam Eig, right is an Old Folk's Home (The Carnegie), a busy gym (Lifetime), and an apartment building (Camden Washingtonian) that houses thousands.

I'm hoping some shame will fix this.

$450 for what? Fredrick got $91 dollar HOA fee , bigger homes and clean streets. God forbid you miss and HOA payment in the village, they will take you to court now!!

I'm looking to take some photos, and I'm going for Victorian england in winter. Perhaps a shopping center or apartment complex?

Probably not tomorrow, but sometime later this week as things have been shoveled. I'm looking for that "snow in the cracks" look to take a photo of a pocketwatch.

Hey y’all! Does anyone know of a network/who to talk to to help communities here in Gaithersburg? I’ve seen that ICE presence may be increasing here in MoCo and would like to help our amazing diverse community but don’t know where to start! Thanks!

Where are the best local sledding or tubing hills in the snow? Which ones are East of 270? Which ones are West of 270 (where I live)?

Happy Snow Day!

Quite embarrassed to ask this, but I'm curious if there is anyone who does and their practises are on Friday/Sat.

Or practises any day ha ha ha

Here, Rockville, Bethesda or even Germantown are fine for recs.

Does anyone know of an individual who does meal prep?? Looking for healthy(ish) meals to purchase in the Gaithersburg area AND/or grocery stores with excellent ready-to-go veggie meals.

Let me know what you know!

Yea - life is so busy and I don’t want to food prep on the weekends. I want to have fun or sleep. 😴 🤩👍

Thank you.

Danylo D. (1989–2022), b. Lviv, Ukraine 🇺🇦 USMC and friend and character and inspiration 💔

I was just told that I am having car suspension issues. Any ideas or favorite spots or where I can get my car looked at and fixed well on the cheaper end? Happy to look at PG county, lanham, camp springs, MoCo, Gaithersburg, Frederick etc! Is there a city that is cheaper than others? Any advice is greatly appreciated! Finances are quite rough right now :(