Update: Wootton Parkway is closed to through traffic between Greenplace Terrace and Hurley Avenue. A large water main break in the 2100 block of Wootton Parkway prompted multiple road closures […]
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Montgomery County Public Schools is reminding families and staff of a key calendar update tied to this year’s weather-related schedule changes. Wednesday, April 15 will now be an early release day for students, serving as one of the district’s designated inclement weather make-up days.
A Poolesville High School student has been named a National STEM Champion, earning a spot among some of the top young innovators in the country. Sathvik Dasari was selected as one of just 55 students nationwide recognized through the National STEM Challenge, securing an invitation to the National STEM Festival, which will take place in Washington, D.C. from June 24-27.
A Poolesville High School student is hoping to inspire others across Montgomery County after being selected for a highly competitive national program that brings together some of the most driven students in the country. Marshall Friedman, a junior at Poolesville High School, was recently chosen as one of just 100 students nationwide to attend the Disney Dreamers Academy, a program that typically accepts around one percent of applicants.
Montgomery County Police (MCPD) responded to Watkins Mill High School in Gaithersburg at approximately 12:16pm on Tuesday for the report of a student with a firearm.
Students across Montgomery County and the Washington, D.C. area are earning national recognition in C-SPAN’s 2026 StudentCam documentary competition, bringing home multiple awards as part of a nationwide program tied to the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Local education unions are planning a rally in Rockville to urge county leaders to fully fund Montgomery County Public Schools’ upcoming operating budget.
Montgomery County Public Schools saw a dominant winter season, with eight teams capturing state championships across multiple sports during the 2025-2026 school year.
Montgomery County Public Schools has taken another step toward modernizing how it handles severe weather disruptions, with the Board of Education approving a new virtual instruction plan during its March 26 meeting.
The Montgomery County Board of Education has approved a sweeping set of changes that will reshape school boundaries and how specialized programs are offered across the district, with implementation set for the 2027-2028 school year.
More than 350 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students attended a construction job fair at Edison High School in Silver Spring on March 25, 2026, connecting with industry professionals as they prepare to enter the skilled trades workforce.