Montgomery County Public Schools

MCPS Highlights

Less Phone Time Means More Learning Time

As part of the updated Cell Phone and Personal Mobile Device Regulation (COG-RA), MCPS will limit how personal mobile devices—including mobile phones, e-readers, smart watches, tablets, wearable technology, video and audio recorders and gaming devices—can be used during the school day for the 2025–2026 school year. Read more.

We're Hiring!

Montgomery County Public Schools is looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team. Whether you are an experienced educator or exploring a new career path, there's a place for you here.

Ensuring Students Feel Safe, Included and Supported at School

The MCPS Student Code of Conduct is being revised for the 2025–2026 school year. Changes include making behavior rules easier to understand and establishing a standard process across the district to investigate incidents. Watch the video and read the one pager.

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Transition Day - Aug. 25

MCPS held its first-ever Student Transition Day, an all-day, non-instructional school experience designed to ease the transition for students entering new school levels or buildings. View the photos to see how it went.

Find Your Bus Route—It’s Easy As 1, 2, 3!

Bus routes for the 2025–2026 school year are available on the Division of Transportation Services website. Find your route and get set for the first day of school!

Update on Background Checks Process Improvements

Superintendent Thomas Taylor shared an important community message and frequently asked questions about our work to strengthen background screening processes for every adult who works with or around children in Montgomery County Public Schools. Our top priority remains unchanged: ensuring every student’s safety. Read what we're doing right now.

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