MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
As MCPS celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re spotlighting Miguelina Tejada, a third grade teacher at Waters Landing Elementary School. Drawing on her roots in the Dominican Republic, Tejada fosters confidence, connection and cultural pride in her classroom and beyond. Discover how her journey and heritage inspire her teaching. Read more.
MCPS is designing a regional model of its academic programs to expand access so that more students—in more parts of the county—can participate in strong programs closer to home. Our goal is to achieve excellence and equity. By expanding regionally, we can reduce barriers such as distance and limited space, while maintaining the rigor and strength of existing programs. Why is MCPS conducting this programs analysis? Read more.
As National Arts in Education Week celebrates the power of the arts, the Blair G. Ewing Center serves as a reminder that creativity is not just about technique or talent. It is about giving students the tools to see themselves differently, take pride in their accomplishments, and imagine new possibilities for their futures. Read more.
Fashion is a growing program in the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) visual arts pathway, with roots stretching as far back as the early 2000s, according to Anjali Wells, content specialist for PreK-12 Visual Art and Dance. This year, MCPS offers two courses, Fashion Illustration and Fashion Production, in nine high schools, nearly doubling since 2022. Read more.
Hear from MCPS school leaders as they share their thoughts on our core values.
More than 100 MCPS students were nominated as semifinalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship program. They will compete nationally for scholarships announced in the spring. Learn more.
MCPS welcomes volunteers! MCPS schools are stronger because parents, caregivers and community members step in to help. Learn more.
The safety of our students and staff always comes first. The recent report from the Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General made clear that background check procedures had not been as strong or consistent as they needed to be. We agree with those findings, and we are acting quickly to correct these issues and catch up. This work has begun across the district. Learn more.
Continuing our cultural exchange, MCPS students welcomed visiting students from China. They participated in pickleball matches and tours of Baltimore and D.C. Watch how shared experiences brought students together across borders.
Kelsey Orsborne, Special Education teacher at Sherwood Elementary School and her students returned this fall to a newly redesigned classroom after her winning entry in the 2024 ReImagine Your Classroom contest.
MCPS is proposing a transformative new model for our local and regional programs, launching in the 2027-2028 school year. This vision marks a fundamental shift from a model of scarcity to one of abundance, ensuring all students have direct access to the outstanding opportunities they deserve. Learn more.
The MCPS community is invited to participate in upcoming public information meetings for the reopening of Charles W. Woodward High School boundary study and the opening of Crown High School and the expansion of the Damascus High School boundary study. In these sessions, the next round of proposed boundary options for the 2027-2028 school year will be presented, including accompanying maps, articulation patterns, data tables and an interactive map tool. Read more.
Navy Rear Admiral John Pottenburgh, Commander of the Naval Service Training Command, visited Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) programs at Paint Branch, John F. Kennedy, Gaithersburg and Seneca Valley high schools.
The Auto Dealer Education Institute (ADEI) recognized 25 automotive technician apprentices, including 15 from Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), during an Aug. 28 ceremony at Montgomery College. Read more.
There are immunization requirements for grades K, 7, 9 and students new to MCPS.
MCPS has implemented an enhanced security protocol to describe serious incidents. Learn more.