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Statement from the Montgomery County Board of Education Concerning the FY 2024 Operating Budget

(May 22, 2023)

The Board of Education thanks the Montgomery County Council for their ongoing support of Montgomery County Public Schools’ students, families, and staff. We are appreciative of both how hard you ...(more)

MCPS Implements New Regulation Allowing Students to Carry Narcan at School

(May 15, 2023)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has announced new guidance for responding to medical emergencies at school in which an individual may be experiencing a suspected opioid overdose. The new regul ...(more)

MCPS and County Leaders to Discuss New School Regulation that will Allow Students to Carry Narcan

(May 12, 2023)

Key leaders in education, law enforcement, health services, and drug use prevention advocates will gather to speak on emergency opioid overdose response in schools, including new detailed guidance on ...(more)

Leadership from the Board of Education, MCPS and the Education Employee Associations Celebrate Contract Agreements

(May 11, 2023)

Speaking at a press conference today were: Karla Silvestre President of the Board of Education   Dr. Monifa B. McKnight Superintendent of Schools   Jennifer Martin Presid ...(more)

Antiracist Audit Action Plan Presented to Board of Education

(May 11, 2023)

MCPS is pleased to share the Antiracist System Action Plan that was presented to the Board of Education during its business meeting on Thursday, May 11. The plan addresses the findings and recommendat ...(more)

MEDIA ADVISORY: Board of Education, Employee Association Leaders to Discuss Approved Contract Agreements and FY 2024 Operating Budget Proposal Ahead of Full County Council Deliberations

(May 11, 2023)

The Board of Education, Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Monifa B. McKnight and leaders from the district’s three employee associations will hold media availability this after ...(more)

Board of Education to Hold Business Meeting, Thursday May 11, 2023

(May 11, 2023)

The Board of Education will hold its business meeting on Thursday, May 11, 2023. A closed session will begin at 9:00 a.m. Public agenda items will begin at 11:00 a.m.  The meeting will be cableca ...(more)

Seventeen Students Receive $2,500 National Merit Scholarships

(May 10, 2023)

Seventeen MCPS students from seven high schools have been awarded National Merit $2,500 scholarships financed by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The students are among 44 high school se ...(more)

Joint Letter from Board President Silvestre, Superintendent McKnight, and the Three Employee Associations Concerning MCPS Operating Budget Funding

(May 09, 2023)

The Honorable Evan Glass, President and Members of the Montgomery County Council Stella B. Werner Council Office Building 100 Maryland Avenue, 6th Floor Rockville, Maryland 20850 Dear Council P ...(more)

Joint Statement from Board of Education President Karla Silvestre and Superintendent Monifa B. McKnight

(May 04, 2023)

County Council Education and Culture Committee Reduces MCPS Operating Budget Request The Montgomery County Council’s Education and Culture Committee today unanimously took several actions on ...(more)

Media Advisory: Up to 400 Children in the White Oak Middle School Cluster to Receive Free Athletic Shoes

(May 04, 2023)

Non-profit organization Samaritan's Feet, in partnership with Elevation Outreach, to provide new socks and shoes to children in the White Oak Middle School community.  WHAT: 200 ...(more)

Board of Education to Recognize 17 Individuals, Organizations for Distinguished Service

(May 03, 2023)

The Montgomery County Board of Education has announced its recipients for the 26th Annual Awards for Distinguished Service to Public Education. The awards were established by the Board of Education to ...(more)

MCPS Be The Change / Special Education Job Information Session Set for May 10

(May 02, 2023)

MCPS Special Education & Related Service Provider Information Session WHEN: Wednesday,  May 10, 2023, 6:00-7:30 PM RSVP bit.ly/3NwJyGW WHERE: Online via Zoom https://mcpsmd ...(more)

MCPS and Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) Reach Tentative Agreement on Two-Year Wage Increase

(April 28, 2023)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and the Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) have reached a tentative agreement on wage increases over a two-year period.  If the County Counc ...(more)

Media Advisory: April 29 Fair to Provide Health and Wellness Resources, Narcan Training for Students, Staff, Community Members

(April 28, 2023)

Montgomery County Public Schools will be hosting a Health and Wellness Fair at Col. Zadok Magruder High School. Led by the Magruder Cluster, the fair will share important information and resources on ...(more)