Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Taylor continued an annual tradition by releasing a new music video Monday to celebrate the start of the academic year, mymcmedia.org reported. The production features students, staff members, and the superintendent singing, dancing, and rapping to generate excitement for the return to classrooms.
According to the report, this year’s video incorporates parodies of “One Day More” from “Les Miserables,” Macklemore’s “Can’t Hold Us” and “Golden” from “KPop Demon Hunters.” Previous videos in 2024 and 2025 utilized a parody of Flo Rida’s “Good Feeling.” The release highlights student and educator participation just as the district implements significant operational changes for the upcoming term.
The source notes that schools will enforce a strict “bell to bell” policy prohibiting cell phone use across all grade levels. Additionally, the district plans a new boundary study to include potential school closures for elementary and middle schools. Following two shootings last year, MCPS is installing additional door sensors and upgrading cameras. However, the report states that over 400 jobs, including social workers, were cut over the summer due to budget shortfalls related to the fiscal year 2027 budget.
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