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Media Advisory: MCPS to Name Teacher of the Year and Supporting Services Employee of the Year at Champions for Children Event

(April 24, 2024)

The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Teacher of the Year and Supporting Services Employee of the Year will be announced on Wednesday, May 1 during the annual Champions for Children celebration ...(more)

Eight MCPS High Schools Rank Among Top 20 in Maryland for 2024, According to U.S. News & World Report

(April 23, 2024)

Five MCPS High Schools Make the Top 500 in the National Rankings Eight Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) have been recognized as some of the top public high schools in Maryland, according to ...(more)

MCPS to Pilot Girls' Flag Football Program in Partnership with the Baltimore Ravens and Under Armour

(April 22, 2024)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will pilot girls’ flag football during the Fall 2024 season through a partnership with the Baltimore Ravens and Under Armour. The partnership will provide ...(more)

Statement Concerning the Arrest of a Student from Thomas S. Wootton High School

(April 18, 2024)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is aware of the arrest of a student from Thomas S. Wootton High School by the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). The charges are extremely serious, inv ...(more)

Praneel Suvarna Elected as Next Student Member of the Board (SMOB)

(April 17, 2024)

Praneel Suvarna, a junior at Clarksburg High School, has been elected the Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) for the 2024-2025 school year. Mr. Suvarna’s term begins on July 1, 2024 ...(more)

Board of Education to Recognize 12 Individuals, Organizations for Distinguished Service

(April 17, 2024)

The Montgomery County Board of Education (Board) has announced its recipients for the 27th Annual Awards for Distinguished Service to Public Education. The awards were established by the Board to reco ...(more)

BOE Seeking Comment on Education of English Language Learners

(April 16, 2024)

The Board of Education is seeking comments on proposed amendments to Policy IOD, Emergent Multilingual Learners. Language translations for the public comment page are in development and will be p ...(more)

Board of Education to Hold Business Meeting, Thursday, April 11, 2024

(April 11, 2024)

The Board of Education will hold its business meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2024. A closed session will begin at 9:00 a.m. with public agenda items beginning at 12:00 p.m.  The meeting will be c ...(more)

MCPS to Host Earth Day Volunteer and Groundbreaking Event for the First REACH Hub Urban Farm

(April 04, 2024)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will host nearly 1,000 volunteers, lawmakers and county leaders from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. on Monday, April 22, for the Resilience, Education, Action, Climate, Ha ...(more)

Board Seeking Public Comment on Two Policies Regarding Homework and Board Appointments of MCPS Leaders

(March 26, 2024)

The Board of Education is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to Policy IKB, Homework and Policy GEA, Board Appointment of MCPS Leaders. Draft amendments to Policy IKB and proposed Policy ...(more)

Districtwide MCPS 2023 Graduation Rate Is 89.6 Percent

(March 26, 2024)

Graduation Rate Rises for Students in Poverty and Those Who Receive Special Education Services Graduation Rate Rises for Students at Six MCPS High Schools According to data released March 26 by ...(more)

Board of Education to Hold Business Meeting, Tuesday, March 19, 2024

(March 19, 2024)

The Board of Education will hold its business meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. A closed session will begin at 9:00 a.m. with public agenda items beginning at 12:00 p.m.  The meeting will be ca ...(more)

Joint Statement from Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education President Ms. Karla Silvestre and Interim Superintendent Dr. Monique Felder

(March 14, 2024)

On behalf of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), we express our deep appreciation to  Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich for his consideration of the Board of Education’s recommen ...(more)

Board President Silvestre Encourages Community Engagement in Search for New Superintendent

(March 11, 2024)

The following video message was sent to MCPS employees and the community, The Montgomery County Board of Education announced on Friday that they have started a nationwide search for the next superi ...(more)

Board of Education Begins National Search for Next MCPS Superintendent

(March 08, 2024)

Comprehensive Effort to Gather Community Input and Interest for the Next Superintendent Begins Now The Montgomery County Board of Education is launching a nationwide search for the next superinten ...(more)