Montgomery Blair High School Kicks Off Centennial Celebration
Montgomery Blair High School rang in its 100th year with a community-wide celebration on Friday, Sept. 26.
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Operation Warm: 400 New Coats for Kemp Mill Students
On Sept. 26, Operation Warm partnered with volunteers from Warner Brothers Entertainment Inc., to deliver a new coat—nearly 400 in total—to every student at Kemp Mill Elementary School.
Reminder to Staff: Be Mindful of What You Post Online
Social media can be a powerful tool to enhance education and learning and can help MCPS further its mission and core values by engaging students, parents/guardians and the community. As with any other work activity, staff members are expected to interact with students, parents/guardians, colleagues and the community with integrity and professionalism. Read more.
Packed With Care: MCPS Staff Give Back with Comfort Cases
Read how the Department of Student Support and Attendance Services chose to spend their time giving back to the community.
Bringing Language and Culture to Life: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
When students walk into Marielsa Soto’s Spanish classroom at Rosa Parks Middle School, they are met with more than verb conjugations and vocabulary lists. They are welcomed into a world where language comes alive through culture, history and pride. Read more.
Titanes Salseros Celebrate 30 Years of Dance, History and Community
Thirty years ago, a group of Latino students at Albert Einstein High School came together to celebrate their culture through dance. What started as Latin American Students United has grown into the school’s Titanes Salseros dance team—a symbol of identity, inclusion and tradition.
Curiosity on Wheels: Students Step Inside the Cube
These students learned from local scientists as they tested self-driving robot cars, played brain games and explored how artificial intelligence shapes thinking through AI-generated content detection.
2025 Board of Education Legislative Summit
Montgomery County Board of Education hosted the 2025 Legislative Summit at Richard Montgomery High School to dive into the 2026 Legislative Platform—a roadmap of key education priorities that impact our students. Learn more.
Now You Know: What’s the Difference?
MCPS uses several digital platforms to support communication and learning: ParentSquare, ParentVUE, Remind and Canvas (MyMCPS Classroom). Learn More.
Connected by Culture: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
As MCPS celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re spotlighting Miguelina Tejada, a third grade teacher at Waters Landing Elementary School. Drawing on her roots in the Dominican Republic, Tejada fosters confidence, connection and cultural pride in her classroom and beyond. Discover how her journey and heritage inspire her teaching. Read more.
Programs Analysis … Why Are We Doing It?
MCPS is designing a regional model of its academic programs to expand access so that more students—in more parts of the county—can participate in strong programs closer to home. Our goal is to achieve excellence and equity. By expanding regionally, we can reduce barriers such as distance and limited space, while maintaining the rigor and strength of existing programs. Why is MCPS conducting this programs analysis? Read more.
Beyond the Canvas: How Art Inspires Students at Blair G. Ewing Center
As National Arts in Education Week celebrates the power of the arts, the Blair G. Ewing Center serves as a reminder that creativity is not just about technique or talent. It is about giving students the tools to see themselves differently, take pride in their accomplishments, and imagine new possibilities for their futures. Read more.
Stitch by Stitch: MCPS Students Explore Fashion and Creativity
Fashion is a growing program in the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) visual arts pathway, with roots stretching as far back as the early 2000s, according to Anjali Wells, content specialist for PreK-12 Visual Art and Dance. This year, MCPS offers two courses, Fashion Illustration and Fashion Production, in nine high schools, nearly doubling since 2022. Read more.
MCPS Core Values Testimonials
Hear from MCPS school leaders as they share their thoughts on our core values.
MCPS Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
More than 100 MCPS students were nominated as semifinalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship program. They will compete nationally for scholarships announced in the spring. Learn more.
Want to Volunteer in MCPS?
MCPS welcomes volunteers! MCPS schools are stronger because parents, caregivers and community members step in to help. Learn more.
Stronger Background Checks, Fingerprinting and Badging Underway
The safety of our students and staff always comes first. The recent report from the Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General made clear that background check procedures had not been as strong or consistent as they needed to be. We agree with those findings, and we are acting quickly to correct these issues and catch up. This work has begun across the district. Learn more.
Pickleball Diplomacy: Welcoming Students from China
Continuing our cultural exchange, MCPS students welcomed visiting students from China. They participated in pickleball matches and tours of Baltimore and D.C. Watch how shared experiences brought students together across borders.
Flexible Seating, Big Impact: Sherwood Special Education Teacher Wins Classroom Makeover Contest
Kelsey Orsborne, Special Education teacher at Sherwood Elementary School and her students returned this fall to a newly redesigned classroom after her winning entry in the 2024 ReImagine Your Classroom contest.
Honoring Our Best, Building What's Next: A New Vision for Program Excellence and Equity in MCPS
MCPS is proposing a transformative new model for our local and regional programs, launching in the 2027-2028 school year. This vision marks a fundamental shift from a model of scarcity to one of abundance, ensuring all students have direct access to the outstanding opportunities they deserve. Learn more.
Next Round of Boundary Study Options Meetings Set for October
The MCPS community is invited to participate in upcoming public information meetings for the reopening of Charles W. Woodward High School boundary study and the opening of Crown High School and the expansion of the Damascus High School boundary study. In these sessions, the next round of proposed boundary options for the 2027-2028 school year will be presented, including accompanying maps, articulation patterns, data tables and an interactive map tool. Read more.
Rear Admiral Pottenburgh Visits MCPS NJROTC Units, Inspires Future Leaders
Navy Rear Admiral John Pottenburgh, Commander of the Naval Service Training Command, visited Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) programs at Paint Branch, John F. Kennedy, Gaithersburg and Seneca Valley high schools.
Celebrating the Next Generation of Automotive Technicians
The Auto Dealer Education Institute (ADEI) recognized 25 automotive technician apprentices, including 15 from Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), during an Aug. 28 ceremony at Montgomery College. Read more.
Now You Know: Immunization Requirements
There are immunization requirements for grades K, 7, 9 and students new to MCPS.
Now You Know: Standard Response Protocol
MCPS has implemented an enhanced security protocol to describe serious incidents. Learn more.
