MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MCPS students and staff recently participated in the 2026 Sustainability Poster Contest. Over 2,300 students and staff participated in this year’s online judging to select the winning entries.
The Hispanic Alliance for Education (HAE) celebrated 27 high school seniors during its 30th annual Distinguished Hispanic Scholars Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, May 12.
Sixteen projects from MCPS students at five middle schools and four high schools were selected to advance to the National History Day competition.
Brooke Grove Elementary School held its annual “Clash of the Readers” competition, bringing together fourth and fifth-grade students for an evening focused on literacy and teamwork.
Galway Elementary School recently hosted its “Beautifully Smart Gala,” a special evening celebrating fifth grade girls and their interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
Students at Rock Terrace School recently had the opportunity to explore future careers during a schoolwide Career Day, held in partnership with the Montgomery County Career Advising Program.
At Wheaton High School, physical education is centered on helping students develop the knowledge and habits needed for lifelong health and wellness. One of the program’s most distinctive features is its fitness-centered, team-teaching model, where students and teachers work together through lessons designed to help all students meet grade-level outcomes.
At Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School students are discovering that cycling is about far more than just getting from point A to point B. Through the Riding for Focus program, students build skills that extend well beyond PE class.
All MCPS high schools will hold graduation ceremonies at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County this year.
MCPS continues its impressive leadership in environmental education and stewardship, with 10 additional schools earning the prestigious 2026 Maryland Green Schools designation, bringing the district's total to an impressive 123 certified Green Schools.
As a student, you don’t expect to see your teacher outside of school. But at Jones Lane Elementary School, physical education teacher Jenna Kaufman is changing that expectation.
Two elementary school teachers were honored with the Shirley J. Lowrie “Thank You for Teaching” Awards this year — Charles Silberman, P.E. teacher at Rolling Terrace Elementary School, and Julee Lipsman, a second grade teacher at Great Seneca Creek Elementary School.
The Montgomery County Board of Education and MCPS presented the 2026 Distinguished Service to Education Honors on May 5, recognizing the profound and lasting impact of individuals dedicated to enriching our school communities.
The Montgomery County Alliance of Black School Educators (MCABSE) honored 28 graduating seniors during its 15th annual Distinguished African American Scholar Awards on April 30 at Rockville High School.
At Cannon Road Elementary School, physical education is intentionally designed so every student can participate and succeed.
At Piney Branch Elementary School, physical education extends beyond the gym and into the pool, where students gain both confidence and critical lifesaving skills.
Students and guardians from 41 MCPS schools came together for the Spring 2026 Game Changer’s Conference held at Montgomery College’s Germantown campus.
The Green Team club at Seneca Valley High School hosted Maryland Eco Heroes, the school’s first Environmental Careers and Stewardship event, connecting students with local environmental organizations focused on conservation, sustainability and community action.
At William Tyler Page Elementary School, that impact starts with a simple idea: the why.