In June of 1956, Betty Holston’s father told her she was not going back to Carver, the “colored” high school in Rockville. Instead she would attend B-CC, the local high school a mile from her house. At first, Betty hated […]
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MCPS Stronger Student Mental Health and Wellness App Now Available
The free MCPS Stronger Student mobile app is now available via the Apple and Google Play stores. The project was […]
James Hubert Blake High School Earns AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award
For the second year, James Hubert Blake High School has earned the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Female […]
Seventy Educators Achieve National Board Certification in 2022
A total of 70 MCPS educators achieved National Board Certification in 2022. Another 90 successfully maintained their certifications. National Board Certification […]
Summer RISE Registration Open for Students, Hosts
Summer RISE student registration opens today, Feb. 1. Student registration is available here. Student registration closes March 7. Summer RISE provides […]
Hundreds attend Fentanyl Family Forum in partnership with Montgomery Goes Purple
Hundreds packed the cafeteria at Clarksburg High School on Saturday Jan. 28 to learn about the dangers of illegally made […]
New Color Code System to Communicate Closures, Delays, or Possible Shifts to a Virtual Learning Day
Dear MCPS Students, Families and Staff, As we now settle into the middle of the winter weather season, Montgomery County Public […]
MCPS and Community Partners Open Sixth Food Pantry
In an effort to help support families in need in the school community, Weller Road Elementary School hosted a ribbon […]
MCPS Teacher Wins Prestigious Milken Educator Award
MCPS teacher Dion Jones was surprised with the Milken Educator Award on Tuesday Jan. 10 at a vibrant school wide […]
Teachers Test Out New Device to Help Inform Future Instructional Technologies
MCPS held a Teacher Device Showcase to give teachers the opportunity to test more than 50 devices under consideration for […]
Application to 2023-2024 Montgomery Virtual Academy Opens Jan. 5
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is planning for the start of the upcoming school year 2023 – 2024, including the […]
Thirteen MCPS Students Receive Full-Tuition Posse Scholarships
Thirteen Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students have been named recipients of full-tuition, four-year college scholarships from the Posse Foundation. The […]
Students and Staff Encouraged to Take a COVID 19 Test Before Returning from Break
Staff and students are strongly encouraged to test prior to returning from the holiday break, especially if they have any symptoms of […]
Happy Holidays from Superintendent Dr. McKnight
WATCH Holiday Message On Behalf of Superintendent Dr. Monifa B. McKnight, As we enter a much-deserved Winter Break, I want to wish […]
Students Lead a Panel and Activities to Address Gaslighting
Students at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School (BCC) took the initiative to organize, over the period of two months, lectures, […]
Competitive Salaries and School Bus Tracking Software Among Investments in Superintendent’s Recommended $3.2 Billion Operating Budget
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Monifa B. McKnight presented her Recommended Operating Budget for fiscal year 2024 (FY 2024) […]
Annual Warming Hearts and Hands Campaign Benefits Most Vulnerable Students
For the past 8 years, the Educational Systems Federal Credit Union (ESFCU) on behalf of their Support Education Foundation, Inc, […]
MCPS Students Dually Enrolled at Montgomery College Will No Longer Be Charged Tuition
Due to a recent change in a Maryland law, students will not be charged to participate in dual-enrollment programs. Montgomery […]
Fentanyl Awareness: A Message from the MCPS Medical Officer About the Dangers of Illicit Fentanyl
The Office of the School System Medical Officer of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is bringing attention to a dangerous […]
BOE Approves School Year Calendar that Allows for More Professional Days and Less Disruptions
The Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education approved the 2023-2024 school year calendar at its Dec. 6 business meeting. […]
MCPS Board of Education Welcomes News Members and Appoints New Officers
Karla Silvestre (At-Large) and Shebra Evans (District 4) will now lead the Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education as […]
A Winning Fall Season for MCPS Student Athletes
The MPSSAA fall playoff and championship season wrapped up the first week of December with some exciting and historic wins […]
Forum on Examining Mental Health in Our Communities Set for Dec. 6
MCPS is hosting Your Story Matters, a mental health forum for parents and caregivers that will include panel discussions and […]
Don’t Delay; Nominate Today!
Awards season is here! Don’t forget to nominate exceptional teachers, supporting services staff and administrators for top honors. A variety […]
MCPS Honors Retiring Dr. Judith Docca, Longtime BOE Member
MCPS held a retirement celebration for Dr. Judith Docca, longtime Montgomery County Board of Education member, at the Universities at […]
Celebrating Latin Dance
For the 22nd year, dozens of energetic high school dancers took the stage at the Music Center at Strathmore to […]
Montgomery Blair Student Wins Montgomery County Councilmember for a Day
Malaika Wande, a 10th grader at Montgomery Blair High School, was named Councilmember for a Day on Nov. 15. Wande’s […]
Closure Days Added to 2022–2023 School Calendar
On Oct. 25, the Board of Education adopted a resolution to make modifications to the 2022–2023 school year calendars that […]
Join Us for a Recommended Operating Budget Info Session
The MCPS community is invited to attend upcoming Fiscal Year 2024 Recommended Operating Budget information sessions to learn more about […]
Here’s the Latest on the Antiracist System Audit
The following message concerning next steps in the Antiracist System Audit was emailed to staff on Friday, Nov. 11. Dear […]
