Wheaton Knights Play First Home Game at New Stadium After seven years of playing home games on the road due to school construction, the Wheaton Knights played their first home football game on their new state-of-the-art turf field this month.
DON’T MISS BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT!Every MCPS school holds a Back-to-School Night for families at the beginning of the school year. Back-to-School Night is a great opportunity for parents to meet their child’s teachers, learn more about what your child will learn in class and find out other important information about school procedures and expectations.
HALLIE WELLS MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATOR IS A FINALIST FOR STATE TEACHER OF THE YEARMadeline Hanington, the 2019-2020 MCPS Teacher of the Year, has been named one of seven finalists for the Maryland Teacher of the Year Award. Ms. Hanington, staff development teacher Hallie Wells Middle School, is known for her dynamic and innovative teaching skills. The winner will be announced in October at the Maryland Teacher of the Year gala in Baltimore.
Saturday School Helps Students SucceedThe George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academy kicks off its 2019-2020 season of Saturday School on Saturday, Sept. 21. Saturday School is a low-cost tutoring and mentoring program that helps MCPS students enhance their mastery of core academic subjects. Students who are in need of additional academic support can attend sessions at one of 12 locations across Montgomery County. Classes begin on Saturday, Sept. 21 and will end in May. Registration is $40 for students who receive Free and Reduced-price Meals (FARMS) and $85 for non-FARMS students.More information