Walt Whitman High School senior Ryan Sawyer Robbins, 17, has been named one of the Top Five finalists in Broadway World’s Next on Stage, a national musical theater competition that highlights standout high school performers from across the country. Robbins advanced through multiple elimination rounds, performing a range of musical theater selections to rise above hundreds of student competitors nationwide.
Montgomery County Public Schools announced Sunday evening that it will operate under a Code Yellow for Monday, Dec. 15, meaning a two-hour delayed opening for schools and offices.
Montgomery County Public Schools said Saturday that it will share an update by 5pm Sunday regarding any potential impact on school for Monday, December 15, as winter weather conditions varied widely across the county.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has announced that all community use of school buildings on Sunday, Dec. 14, is canceled due to forecasts calling for cold temperatures and 1–3 inches of snow, which will affect the ability to clear parking lots, sidewalks, and entrances.
Students in John F. Kennedy High School’s Broadcast Journalism and Communications Academy in Silver Spring earned national recognition this year, taking home two Student Production Awards from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) for their work on The Sword, the school’s student-produced news magazine show.
Montgomery County Public Schools has signed a long-term lease for 161,500 square feet at 750 Progress Way in Gaithersburg, securing a major new operational footprint along the I-270 corridor.
Following the Board of Education’s decision to delay action for more community engagement, Councilmember Evan Glass issued a statement expressing ongoing concerns about the proposed closure of Silver Spring International Middle School and relocation of Sligo Creek Elementary School.
The Montgomery County Board of Education has officially approved the traditional and innovative school calendars for the 2026-2027 school year. The decision was made during the Board’s meeting on December 11.
On Thursday, Councilmember Will Jawando said the proposed closure of Silver Spring International Middle School and relocation of Sligo Creek Elementary were announced on too short a timeline for meaningful community input and require far more careful review.
As construction continues on the brand-new Burtonsville Elementary School, students, staff, families, and alumni are being asked to help make one of the most exciting decisions ahead of the school’s 2026 reopening: choosing the mascot that will represent the community for years to come.
Montgomery County Public Schools are heading into the final stretch of 2025 with several important schedule changes, including holidays, systemwide closures, and the full winter break period.