A bus arrives at Carderock Springs Elementary School on the first day of school, Tuesday, Sept. 4. More than 163,500 students were expected to attend Montgomery County Public Schools’ 206 schools for the start of the 2018-2019 school year — the largest enrollment in the district’s history. There are nearly 900 new teachers, more than 250 new supporting services professionals and 25 new administrators this school year. Photo by Deb Stevens.
