MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The Judy Center Early Learning Hub at Galway Elementary School celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 17.
Five MCPS students have been recognized in the national America's Field Trip essay contest, a signature educational program of America250, the bipartisan organization established by Congress to lead the commemoration of the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026.
The Washington, D.C. Japanese American Citizens League and the MCPS elementary social studies team collaborated on a graphic novel examining the history and contributions of Japanese Americans. The novel recently won the 2026 Albert B. Corey Award from the American Association for State and Local History.
Wheaton High School rising senior Keraud Bika and media specialist Laura Ellis were selected as part of the 2026 Bezos Scholars Program Cohort.
Annually, MCPS’ Division of Multilingual Education recognizes educators and school leaders who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the success of Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLs).
While everyone is looking forward to some rest and relaxation this summer, learning doesn't have to stop when the last bell rings. Want an easy way to keep learning all summer long? Pick up a good book.
Thousands of Montgomery County children will receive free, nutritious meals as part of the MCPS Summer Food Service Program.
Gianna Gerner, fourth grader at Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School, won third place in the “Imagine the Future: America at 300” national essay contest (for grades K–5).
Literacy Day is an annual event at Kensington Parkwood Elementary School, designed to celebrate the joy of reading in all students. The event was organized and coordinated by reading specialist Merna Fam.
Seniors in Wheaton High School's Engineering Capstone course recently brought their yearlong projects to Stephen Knolls School, where students tested the devices and provided feedback before the projects are finalized.
More than 130 middle and high school students from across the district gathered at the Lathrop E. Smith Outdoor Environmental Education Center (Smith Center) for the Student Sustainability Summit, a day focused on environmental education, advocacy and action.
Students at Wyngate Elementary School wrapped up an exciting season of Book Battles, an optional reading program that combined teamwork, friendly competition and a love of books.
On Thursday, June 4, the Board of Education received a third-quarter academic performance update showing encouraging gains in literacy and mathematics as MCPS continues to focus on the goals of its Future Ready Strategic Plan.
Huge congratulations to the Class of 2026!
The 25th annual Drive for Supplies distribution event will be held from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. on Friday, July 24 at Gaithersburg High School, 101 Education Blvd. in Gaithersburg.
Nine MCPS students from five high schools have been awarded National Merit college-sponsored scholarships financed by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), bringing the total number of MCPS Merit scholars up to 46 so far this year.
Rajan Bell, Wheaton High School, and Ronny Picardo, Northwest High School, have been named recipients of the 2026 Cooke College Scholarship, a prestigious national award that provides students with up to $55,000 per year to attend college.
Two media specialists are finalists for the 2026 Maryland School Librarian of the Year award, which honors a school librarian for exemplary service and outstanding achievements in the field of school library media.
MCPS student musicians Henry Golden, Donna Lee, Chloe Robertson and Issac Won will spend part of their summer performing and training alongside some of the nation’s top young musicians.
