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First Day of School in Montgomery County: Photos

Two school buses were involved in a collision, but the morning seems to have gone smoothly otherwise.

Two Montgomery County school buses crashed into each other Monday morning, without serious injuries, but the first day of school otherwise kicked off without serious problems reported.

You can find photos from this morning on Twitter using the hashtag #MCPSfirstday -- or check out the feed below.

Here’s a look at key dates for the first half of the 2015-16 school year:

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  • Sept. 7: Holiday - Labor Day - Offices and schools closed
  • Sept. 14: No school for students and teachers
  • Sept. 23: No school for students and teachers
  • Oct. 2: Early release for all students— planning/grades/interims
  • Oct. 16: No school for students and teachers
  • Nov. 2: Professional day for teachers - No school for students
  • Nov. 11: Early release days, K–8 parent conferences
  • Nov. 12: Early release days, K–8 parent conferences
  • Nov. 25: Early release, K–12
  • Nov. 26-27: Holidays - Thanksgiving Offices and schools closed
  • Dec. 24-31: Winter break, No school for students and teachers; *Dec. 24 and 25 are holidays for employees

»Photo of NeelesvilleMiddle School staff, courtesy of MCPS Twitter feed


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