Help Build the Future of MCPS High School Programs

What high school programs should Montgomery County Public Schools offer in the future to best support college and career readiness? Be a part of the future! MCPS wants to hear from you about what programs you want made available at your local school and throughout the district. The district will hold three community conversations for parents to discuss high school programs.

• Event registration

Participants Explore Hands-On Learning at STEM Festival

The STEM Festival Showcase held at Northwood High School on Nov. 10 gave community members the opportunity to explore hands-on science, technology, engineering and math opportunities offered by MCPS high school students, teachers and partner organizations. The event was held as part of the fourth annual Maryland STEM Festival.

Stay In Touch With MCPS

MCPS offers numerous ways to learn about school closures, delayed openings and early dismissals due to inclement weather. Learn more about weather decisions and how to stay in touch with MCPS at the links below.

• How Weather Decisions Are Made
• How To Receive Emergency Information

East Silver Spring Elementary School Teacher Wins Milken Award

East Silver Spring Elementary School math teacher Brian Quinn got a big surprise Friday (Nov. 2) when he received the Milken Educator Award. The Milken Award, which includes a $25,000 cash prize, targets early-to-mid career educators for their already impressive achievements and, more significantly, for the promise of what they will accomplish in the future. Quinn had no idea he had been selected for the award, which was given out during a surprise school assembly attended by officials from the state and the Milken Family Foundation.

• Read the news release
• Milken Educator Awards