MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Christopher Murray, a National Board Certified Social Studies teacher at Bethesda-Chevy Chase (B-CC) High School, has been selected as one of only 150 educators nationwide for the Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program.
The Board of Education heard an update on safety efforts in MCPS schools during its April 16 Work Session.
The inaugural Superintendent’s Shuffle brought the community together on April 11 for a morning full of energy, connection and purpose. Read more to see who won, watch the highlights and view the photos from the day.
Thomas Edison High School of Technology has been named a 2026 SkillsUSA National Models of Excellence recipient for its outstanding achievement in advancing workplace skills through student-led multicultural programming that promotes unity, leadership and real-world career readiness.
Last month, nearly 300 high school students put their investigative and technical skills to the test during the 8th annual MCPS High School Cyber Forensics Challenge.
End-of-year assessments, including the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP), measure what students know, understand and can do after a full year of learning. These results help measure student progress, inform instruction and contribute to each school’s performance on the Maryland School Report Card. How can families help?
Learn more about opportunities on special education services, staffing and support
Three supporting services employees have been named finalists for the 2026 Supporting Services Employee of the Year.
During the Maryland State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (MSSDAR) Annual Awards Breakfast on March 21, Poolesville High School teacher Terry Turner was honored as the 2026 Maryland DAR Outstanding Teacher of American History, while senior Joseph Andrew Parsley was named the recipient of the Linda C. Mistler C.A.R. Scholarship.
Lorena Wu, a sophomore at Poolesville High School, was recently picked by Governor Wes Moore to be the next Maryland Student Member of the Board (SMOB) for the 2026–2027 school year. As she gets ready to start her new role this July, Lorena shared her top goals for the year and told us how she went from an interested middle schooler to a state leader.
Addison Finlay, a student-athlete at Northwood High School, has won the 2026 R.A.I.S.E. Champion of the Year Award in recognition of her outstanding achievements in athletics, academics, and leadership.
The Division of Multilingual Education is seeking nominations to honor educators and school leaders of Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLs) who have shown extraordinary instructional leadership, advocacy and commitment to their students. Deadline: Friday, April 24
Montgomery County community leaders and professionals with expertise in communication and engagement are invited to apply to join the Board of Education Advisory Committee on Communication and Community Engagement, a key initiative designed to deepen collaboration between the Montgomery County Board of Education (Board) and the community.
Students at Hallie Wells Middle School stepped into history during their first “Women in Wax” project. Students researched and portrayed inspiring women from past and present. Read who they decided to be.