Come Out to the Next Newcomers Resource Fair on May 18
Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 18 for the Newcomer Resources and Services Fair at Takoma Park Middle School from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nearly 300 seniors were recognized for their incredible accomplishment in completing the Dual Enrollment program at the Dual Enrollment ceremony on Wednesday, May 15.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 18 for the Newcomer Resources and Services Fair at Takoma Park Middle School from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Montgomery County Public Schools Educational Foundation (MCPSEF) recognized more than 225 recipients of 18 scholarships and awards including the 2024 Ruth and Norman Rales-Patricia Baier O’Neill Scholarship Recognizing Academic Excellence at the Evening of Excellence celebration on May 15.
Two Richard Montgomery High School students have been named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars. Angelina Xu and Maximilian P. Belyantsev are two of 161 outstanding American high school seniors selected this year.
The MCPS Social Studies team will share how Jewish history is integrated into its elementary and secondary curricula. Register to attend. Students, parents and caregivers are welcome.
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to attend a webinar on Tuesday, May 21, to understand, prevent and stand up to anti-Asian hate.
Resources and assistance are available for all graduating high school seniors and their parents/caregivers who have not yet completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The Montgomery County Board of Education honored 12 recipients during a celebration of the 27th Annual Awards for Distinguished Service to Public Education on May 7.
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, Cabin John Middle School, and Albert Einstein and James Hubert Blake high schools have been named 2024 Maryland Green Schools, bringing the MCPS total to 101.
Twenty-two MCPS students from eight high schools have been awarded National Merit $2,500 scholarships financed by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Session one of both Regional Summer High School Program (in-person) and Central High School Summer Program (virtual) enrollment closes Friday, May 31.
Three Blair High School teachers were surprised with $5,000 from the National Education Association (NEA) and National PTA, and a visit from the Lt. Governor Aruna Miller to kick off National Teacher Appreciation Week on Monday.
Melissa Porter Parks, English Language Development resource teacher at Gaithersburg High School, was named the 2024–2025 MCPS Teacher of the Year during a celebration at Carver Educational Services Center in Rockville on May 1.
MCPS has partnered with Girls With Impact, an organization that works to empower young women with business and leadership skills. This collaboration aims to provide young women with the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive in the workforce and beyond.
This School Nutrition Employee Appreciation week, April 29–May 3, MCPS is recognizing and saying thank you to the more than 800 Division of Food and Nutrition Services (DFNS) staff who work to provide more than 90,000 meals daily across 211 schools.
Montgomery Can Code’s summer camp is a free, weeklong camp open to MCPS rising 6th, 7th and 8th grade students.
Families can stay engaged throughout the school year with Parent Academy TO GO. Parent Academy TO GO is designed to inform and empower families as advocates and partners in their children's education.
Don’t miss this year’s Special Education Family Resource Fair on Saturday, May 11 at Montgomery Blair High School. The free event will be held from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., and is open to MCPS parents, staff and community members.
Dr. Zadia Gadsden, principal at Takoma Park Elementary School, has been named this year’s Washington Post Principal of the Year. Dr. Gadsden was one of 16 principal finalists chosen for their exceptional work and dedication to students.
Students grades 1-8 are invited to a FREE co-ed football clinic on Tuesday, May 14 when they are off from school.
Eight MCPS have been recognized as some of the top public high schools in Maryland, according to the latest rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. The U.S. News rankings review nearly 25,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will pilot girls’ flag football during the Fall 2024 season through a partnership with the Baltimore Ravens and Under Armour. The partnership will provide grant funding for the pilot program, including equipment and Under Armour uniforms for each of our 25 MCPS high schools.
The Gaithersburg Book Festival, a celebration of books, writers and literary excellence, will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg.
Hundreds of students, MCPS and county leaders, and community and business partners attended an Earth Day groundbreaking and volunteering event at Loiederman Middle School and Weller Road Elementary School.
The Board of Education is seeking comments on proposed amendments to Policy IOD, Emergent Multilingual Learners. Language translations for the public comment page are in development and will be posted as soon as they are available.
A group of MCPS students have come together to spread awareness about the impact of bullying, harassment and hate-bias. This student-led video campaign is part of the ongoing work to address and help educate their peers and the school community.
Roberto Clemente Middle School held a College and Career Community Day on Thursday April 11. School leaders dedicated the entire school day to college and career readiness activities to educate and inspire students about their futures.
Five MCPS graduating seniors have received 2024 Amazon Future Engineer Scholarships worth up to $40,000 over four years to pursue a degree in computer science or engineering. The students will also receive a paid internship after their freshman year to gain practical work experience with mentorship from Amazon leaders.
Neeyo Ouelega, a sixth grader at Argyle Middle School, along with her sister Seti Ouelega, a junior at Watkins Mill High School and college freshman at Montgomery College have co-authored and self-published a children’s book titled “Marvelous Meghan: Our Big Sister” about their older sister who was diagnosed with autism at the age of four.
Be sure to join us for the livestream announcement of the Montgomery County Teacher of the Year on Wednesday, May 1, from Carver Educational Services Center in Rockville.
Praneel Suvarna, a junior at Clarksburg High School, has been elected the Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) for the 2024-2025 school year. Mr. Suvarna’s term begins on July 1, 2024.
The MCPS Career Advising Team established partnerships with 13 different regional colleges and universities to be able to offer in-person visits to their campuses during the months of February, March and April.
The student’s final Semester B grade will be a calculation of the student’s third quarter grade (40%), fourth quarter grade (40%) and the MCAP assessment grade (20%)
Margarita Bohórquez, director of International Admissions and Enrollment (IAE), is this year’s winner of the Dr. Edward Shirley Award for Excellence in Educational Administration and Supervision.
The MCPS Student Leadership & Extracurricular Activities Unit hosted the second annual Next Generation Leadership Day on Saturday, April 6 2024 at Wheaton High School.
The National School Boards Association (NSBA) recently awarded the MCPS well-being social worker program a Silver Magna Award. The Magna Awards spotlight innovative programs that are making a difference for students and the communities where they live.
The Montgomery Department of Transportation invites all MCPS families to Safety Day on Saturday, May 11 in the Carver Educational Services Center (CESC) parking lot in Rockville.
The Board of Education is committed to conducting a thorough and transparent search process that reflects the needs and aspirations of our diverse community. Your feedback plays a vital role in shaping the qualities the Board seeks in the next superintendent.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will host nearly 1,000 volunteers, lawmakers and county leaders from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. on Monday, April 22, for the Resilience, Education, Action, Climate, Habitat (REACH) Hub groundbreaking ceremony and Earth Day volunteer event at A. Mario Loiederman Middle School.
The Board of Education is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to Policy IKB, Homework and Policy GEA, Board Appointment of MCPS Leaders.
Students at Rolling Terrace Elementary received a big surprise just before spring break. Three National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronauts visited the school to talk about their experiences in our galaxy.
Four MCPS students have been named Carson Scholars, earning $1,000 college scholarships. Carson Scholars are students in grades 4–11 who excel academically and donate their time and talents to others.
MCPS will host a student “Grow Your Own” career day from 9 a.m.–noon on Wednesday, April 10, at Northwest High School when students are off from school.
High school summer school registration will begin on Friday, March 22. Regional Summer High School Programs will be offered in-person at Montgomery Blair, Seneca Valley and Richard Montgomery high schools. Classes begin at 8 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m.
RespectFest is a festival featuring both online activities and an in-person event at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center on Sunday, April 7.
Congratulations to the following MCPS high schools and coaches who won state athletic championships and state sportsmanship awards for the 2023–2024 winter season.
Fifty years of national research has indicated that a student’s ability to read by the end of third grade is paramount to future success.
Kindergarten registration is open for the 2024-2025 school year. Children who will be five by Sept. 1, 2024 are eligible.