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Who’s Behind the Mask? Montgomery Knolls Students Solve a Reading Mystery
What do a squirrel, a poodle, a llama and a lizard have in common? At Montgomery Knolls Elementary School, they were the mystery readers behind The Montgomery Knolls Masked Reader, a reading challenge that gets the students ready for summer reading.
Student Transition Day Returns – Monday, Aug. 24
Student Transition Day is coming up Monday, Aug. 24.
Keep Moving with Booked for the Summer
Want fun and easy ways to help your student stay active while building healthy habits, confidence, and important life skills this summer? Booked for the Summer has you covered.
Three MCPS Students Earn $120,000 Scholarships to Midland University
Three MCPS students have each been awarded $120,000 scholarship to Midland University after placing in the Top 5 of the National American Miss (NAM) Maryland and Virginia State Pageant.
Blair Senior Earns Gold Medal in International Biology Competition
Kian Dhawan, a senior at Montgomery Blair High School, helped the U.S. team earn gold at the 37th International Biology Olympiad (IBO), held July 12–19 in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Four MCPS Graduates Earn 2026 Dunkin’ DMV Regional Scholarships
Four Montgomery County Public Schools graduates are among 50 students across Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia selected to receive a 2026 Dunkin’ DMV Regional Scholarship.
IGNITE Summer School Keeps Learning Alive Through Hands-On Discovery
Middle school students in the IGNITE Summer School program are spending their summer mornings exploring science, solving math challenges, discovering future careers and learning alongside their peers.
Three MCPS Students Earn College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships
An additional three Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students have earned college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships in the final round of awards from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).
Booked for the Summer: Explore Science and Social Studies
Booked for the Summer is your go-to guide to making the most of summer break! Packed with fun activities, learning opportunities and family resources, it’s designed to keep kids’ minds active and bodies moving before school starts in just a few short weeks. This week, we’re highlighting science and social studies.
Get in the Game This Fall; Three Sports Clinics Will Offer Free Physicals
Registration for fall sports high school tryouts opens on ParentVue at noon on Monday, July 13. Middle school sports registration will open on Monday, Aug. 10. Montgomery County’s Mobile Health Clinic is offering free sports physicals this summer for all residents.
The Work Behind the Welcome Back
It’s less than seven weeks before the first day of school (Tuesday, Aug. 25) and we have a lengthy list of tasks to accomplish before then!
Back-to-School Starts Aug. 22: Find Your Fair!
MCPS will host six regional Back-to-School Fairs for the kickoff of the 2026–2027 school year on Saturday, Aug. 22.
From Gardens to Green Teams: MCPS Students Make an Environmental Impact
From community Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) nights to student built outdoor classrooms, schools found creative ways to engage and make a positive impact on the environment. Learn more about what they did.
Meet MCPS’ New Student Member of the Board: Leul Dawit
The Montgomery County Board of Education has formally installed Leul Dawit as its 49th Student Member of the Board (SMOB).
Meet the Student Representing Maryland: Lorena Wu
Lorena Wu was sworn in as the 2026-2027 Maryland Student Member of the Board (SMOB) on July 1.
Booked for the Summer: Flex Those Math Muscles
Elementary students can sharpen their math skills with brain-teasing puzzles and get a sneak peak at next year’s learning. Middle and high school students can work on their critical thinking and problem solving skills with an IXL skills plan or working through a curriculum packet.
Join the Team and Get in the Game This Fall!
Registration for fall sports tryouts opens on ParentVue at noon on Monday, July 13. Fall athletic teams may begin tryouts on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
MCPS Needs Bus Drivers!
MCPS is hosting a job fair for bus drivers from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. on Friday, July 17. The fair will be held at the Shady Grove Transportation Depot, 16651 Crabbs Branch Way in Rockville.