MCPS News

Celebrating National Principals Month - Greg Miller, Principal of Walt Whitman High School

October is National Principals Month, a time to recognize the dedicated leaders who support students, staff, and families every day. To celebrate, MCPS featured a Q&A with several principals, including Greg Miller, who has been with the district for 12 years and is in his 2nd year as principal of Walt Whitman High School. Principal Miller shared that he is fortunate to collaborate with colleagues in supporting young innovators who challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of what’s possible. 

High Schools Holding Financial Aid Workshops

MCPS high schools are hosting financial aid workshops for families to learn about the options available to help students pay for college. Learn more.

Capital Budget Public Hearings and Work Sessions Set

Join the Board of Education for upcoming public hearings and work sessions on the capital budget.

Now You Know: School Bus Safety

Don’t Miss Upcoming Boundary & Secondary Programs Analysis Engagement Sessions

Join us for a series of Q&A engagement sessions on the boundary studies and academic programs analysis efforts.

Refrigerator Curriculum’s Second Quarter Documents Now Available

Refrigerator Curriculum’s Second Quarter Documents Now Available

50 Years on the Road: MCPS Bus Driver Finds Joy in Every Mile

For Vickie Owens, what began as a temporary job in 1975 turned into a lifelong career as a bus operator/driver. Her motivation has remained the same: the students.

MCPS Educators Recognized By the Maryland Art Education Association

On Oct. 18, the Maryland Art Education Association recognized several MCPS staff members during its annual conference. Read more.

Three MCPS Schools Named 2025 America’s Healthiest Schools

Three schools are being recognized as the healthiest in MCPS. Read more.

Celebrating National Principals Month - Aaron Shin, Principal of Parkland Middle School

October is National Principals Month, a time to recognize the dedicated leaders who support students, staff, and families every day. To celebrate, MCPS featured a Q&A with several principals, including Aaron Shin, who has been with the district for 19 years and is in his 6th year as principal of Parkland Middle School. Principal Shin shared that he wants to make sure that students come to school and feel safe and are able to be their best inside and outside the classroom.

Bus Safety: Care and Safety Go Hand in Hand

We joined MCPS bus driver Hugo Carrion on his route to see firsthand the care and dedication he shows his students each day. Watch.

Celebrating National Principals Month - Jennifer Seidel, Principal of Greenwood Elementary School

October is National Principals Month, a time to recognize the dedicated leaders who support students, staff, and families every day. To celebrate, MCPS featured a Q&A with several principals, including Jennifer Seidel, who has been with the district for 25 years and is in her fifth year as principal of Greenwood Elementary School. Principal Seidel shared that she is inspired by the people around her every day–the students, the staff and the families.

MCPS Staff Provided Update on Secondary Program Analysis and Regions Model

MCPS presented an update to the Board of Education about the work on the Secondary Academic Programs Analysis. Read more.

Now You Know: School Meals

Nutritious meals are vital to student success! Wondering what's for breakfast or lunch? Read more.

Guiding Students Beyond the Bell: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

As director of the Excel Beyond the Bell initiative, Ramon Pazmino is helping students see that this space is more than just a place to catch up on homework; it’s a focus for pride, identity and opportunity. 

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Carla Garay’s Journey from Student to Teacher in Her Hometown

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we are celebrating Carla Garay, a special education teacher at John F. Kennedy High School whose journey has brought her back to the community that raised her. Read more.

Wheaton Educator Wins National Project Lead the Way Honor

MCPS Honors Hispanic Heritage Month with Legacy and Future-Focused Awards

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a dynamic and heartfelt event on Oct. 13, recognizing the profound impact of Latino leaders and educators in the community.

Celebrating National Principals Month - Mark Carothers, Principal of Poolesville High School

October is National Principals Month, a time to recognize the dedicated leaders who support students, staff, and families every day. To celebrate, MCPS featured a Q&A with several principals, including Mark Carothers, who has been with the district for 23 years and is in his seventh year as principal of Poolesville High School. Principal Carothers shared that he wants every student to feel like they belong and are accepted for who they are. 

Marching with Pride: Paint Branch NJROTC Commemorates 250 Years of Service

On October 13, 2025, Paint Branch High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) participated in the 250th Navy & Marine Corps Homecoming Birthday Parade Celebration in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Read more.

MCPS Hospitality Teachers Get Hands-On Industry Experience at Marriott International

Eight MCPS hospitality and restaurant management teachers recently took their classroom learning to the next level during a professional development experience at Marriott International’s Corporate Test Kitchen in North Bethesda. Read more.

Celebrating National Principals Month - Karla Lopez-Arias, Principal of John F. Kennedy High School

October is National Principals Month, a time to recognize the dedicated leaders who support students, staff, and families every day. To celebrate, MCPS featured a Q&A with several principals, including Karla Lopez-Arias, who has been with the district for 19 years and is in her first year as principal of John F. Kennedy High School. Principal Lopez-Arias shared that she is inspired by the opportunity to impact students’ lives; not just academically, but by helping them feel seen, safe and valued.

Ever Wonder How Your School Lunch Gets Made?

Ever wonder how your school lunch gets made? In celebration of National School Lunch Week, we’re taking you inside the Central Kitchen to see how it’s made.

Hard Truths About Our School Buildings—and How We’ll Fix Them

Now You Know: Pedestrian Safety

Whether you’re walking to school, the bus stop, or just around town, here are seven simple tips to keep yourself safe. Remember: Staying alert, looking both ways and putting away your phone while crossing keeps you in control.

Rolling Terrace Awarded $1,500 Grant for Adapted P.E. Equipment

Rolling Terrace Elementary School secures the Tommy Wilson Memorial Grant from SHAPE (Society of Health and Physical Educators) America. Read more.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Driving with Alma y Corazón

For nearly 20 years, Hugo “Alex” Carrion has faithfully served as a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) bus driver, transporting students with special needs on Route 1823. Originally from Bolivia, Carrion is known for his deep compassion, forming lasting bonds with his students and bringing them daily joy through small acts of kindness.

Celebrating National Principals Month - Dacia Sewell, Principal of Forest Oak Middle School

October is National Principals Month, a time to recognize the dedicated leaders who support students, staff, and families every day. To celebrate, MCPS featured a Q&A with several principals, including Dacia Sewell, who has been with the district for over 21 years and is in her 3rd year as principal of Forest Oak Middle School. Principal Sewell shared that she is inspired by the laughter of our students and the commitment of our staff, to make Forest Oak a place where everyone can Grow, Belong and Matter.

2026-2027 FAFSA Is Now Open; Apply Early

Now You Know: Boundary Study and Programs Analysis

MCPS has important opportunities coming for you to share your voice and shape the future of our schools. Learn more.

The Backbone of Kingsview: Our Building Services Staff

At Kingsview Middle School, the values of relationships, relevance and rigor extend beyond the classroom. They are also embodied daily by the school’s nine-member building services team, who arrive as early as 5:30 a.m. and often stay until nearly midnight to ensure that every detail of the 870-student building is cared for. Read more.

Young Hero Honored During Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Jefferson Reyes, a student at Rolling Terrace Elementary School, was honored Sept. 30 during the Montgomery County Council’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, Legacy in Motion: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future.

Celebrating National Principals Month - Stacey Brown, Principal of William Tyler Page Elementary School

October is National Principals Month, a time to recognize the dedicated leaders who support students, staff, and families every day. To celebrate, MCPS featured a Q&A with several principals, including Stacey Brown, who has been with the district for 31 years and is in her 11th year as principal of William Tyler Page Elementary School. Principal Brown shared that she is inspired daily by the Page community, where students show Penguin P.R.I.D.E. and live by core values like responsibility and integrity.

Unwavering Legacy: Honoring Gladys Wright Through Music

Thomas S. Wootton High School hosted an evening of music and history on September 30 with Unwavering Legacy, a concert honoring music educator Gladys Wright.

Pickleball Builds Staff Unity at Gaithersburg High School

Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, the tennis courts behind Gaithersburg High School transform into a hub of energy, laughter and fast-paced paddle action, thanks to a growing group of staff members who have embraced pickleball as a way to connect, compete and unwind.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: The First Latina High School Principal in MCPS

When Alicia Deeny was announced as the principal of Richard Montgomery High School, she was the first woman ever appointed at Richard Montgomery. She was also the first Latina high school principal in MCPS. Deeny, who started with the district in 1999 as a media assistant, is now in her fifth year at the helm of Richard Montgomery. She previously served eight years as principal at Takoma Park Middle School.

Update on Academic Program Analysis, Region Realignment and Family Information Sessions