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Preparing for Spring Assessments: What Families Need to Know

Posted On April 09, 2026

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End-of-year assessments, including the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP), measure what students know, understand and can do after a full year of learning. These results help measure student progress, inform instruction and contribute to each school’s performance on the Maryland School Report Card. How can families help?

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Posted On April 09, 2026

Three Finalists Selected for Supporting Services Employee of the Year

Three supporting services employees have been named finalists for the 2026 Supporting Services Employee of the Year.

Posted On April 08, 2026

A Double Win for Poolesville: Local Student and Educator Honored by Maryland State Society Daughters of the American Revolution

During the Maryland State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (MSSDAR) Annual Awards Breakfast on March 21, Poolesville High School teacher Terry Turner was honored as the 2026 Maryland DAR Outstanding Teacher of American History, while senior Joseph Andrew Parsley was named the recipient of the Linda C. Mistler C.A.R. Scholarship.

Posted On April 08, 2026

One Student, 800,000 Voices: A Chat with Lorena Wu, Maryland’s Next State SMOB

Lorena Wu, a sophomore at Poolesville High School, was recently picked by Governor Wes Moore to be the next Maryland Student Member of the Board (SMOB) for the 2026–2027 school year. As she gets ready to start her new role this July, Lorena shared her top goals for the year and told us how she went from an interested middle schooler to a state leader.

Posted On April 08, 2026

Northwood Student-Athlete Named R.A.I.S.E. Champion

Addison Finlay, a student-athlete at Northwood High School, has won the 2026 R.A.I.S.E. Champion of the Year Award in recognition of her outstanding achievements in athletics, academics, and leadership.

Posted On April 08, 2026

Recognizing Excellence in English Language Development

The Division of Multilingual Education is seeking nominations to honor educators and school leaders of Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLs) who have shown extraordinary instructional leadership, advocacy and commitment to their students. Deadline: Friday, April 24

Posted On April 08, 2026

Montgomery County Board of Education Seeks Community Leaders and Communication Experts to Join Advisory Committee

Montgomery County community leaders and professionals with expertise in communication and engagement are invited to apply to join the Board of Education Advisory Committee on Communication and Community Engagement, a key initiative designed to deepen collaboration between the Montgomery County Board of Education (Board) and the community.

Posted On April 07, 2026

Living History: Hallie Wells Students Bring Influential Women to Life

Students at Hallie Wells Middle School stepped into history during their first “Women in Wax” project. Students researched and portrayed inspiring women from past and present. Read who they decided to be.

Posted On April 07, 2026

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