MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Summer RISE is an initiative led by Montgomery County Public Schools in collaboration with businesses, government agencies, higher education institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The program is for rising MCPS juniors and seniors to participate in a career-based learning opportunity during the summer. Students will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning opportunities related to their field of interest. Click here to read more and apply.
All MCPS students must earn 75 SSL hours to graduate from high school. Middle school and high school students should continue earning SSL hours towards their SSL graduation requirement by engaging in SSL opportunities during the 2025-2026 school year. To learn more about upcoming in-person and virtual/remote SSL opportunities and the required SSL documentation, please click here.
Chronic absenteeism in MCPS is LOWER systemwide and across the high schools. Read more here to learn about what chronic absenteeism is and how the improvements that MCPS and high school students are making.
Are you interested in running for the Student Member of the Board of Education? All interested students should read more about qualifications and how to file for candidacy here.
Grade 11 & 12 students who are interested in a Biotech apprenticeship should read about a special opportunity here.
The Montgomery County Regional Student Government Association is hosting the Save A Student Summit on January 31, 2026 (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM to teach students about opioid prevention, train them on using Narcan, and hear the announcement of the Speak Up, Save A Life PSA Contest winners. All student participants will earn 3 SSL hours and receive a Narcan kit. RSVP today! https://tinyurl.com/SaveAStudent26
The Montgomery County Public Schools Counseling Department has many updates to share about upcoming Financial Aid workshops/events throughout the county for students and families to access. MCPS is also hosting the Annual HBCU College Fair on February 13, 2026. You can view more information about both here.
The Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office is hosting a Public Service Announcement (PSA) contest for middle school and high school students that challenges teens to create an original video to promote awareness of the dangers of opioid abuse or overdose and fentanyl among teens. Students earn 10 SSL hours for their complete submission AND the potential to earn up to $5,000 in prizes. Read more here on how to enter.
There are several opportunities and experiences for students interested in science. Read more here to learn about these opportunities and about a special scholarship opportunity for high school seniors.
There are several upcoming community art competitions and showcases available for student submissions. These include the Matt Papirmeister Award, the Anthony Quinn Foundation Scholarship program, the Women's Club of Bethesda, the Yellow Barn High School exhibition, and the 2026 WINSTON ART SCHOLARSHIPS & HARRIET LINDNER NEWBILL ART AWARD. Read here to learn more about each opportunity.