Seven Montgomery County Public Schools seniors have earned full-tuition college scholarships through QuestBridge, a national nonprofit organization that connects high-achieving students with leading colleges and universities.
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Neelsville Middle School has a short but layered history that mirrors the growth of the Germantown area and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).
A major donation from a local automotive group is helping eliminate student meal debt for hundreds of Montgomery County families.
Poolesville High School formally dedicated its gymnasium on December 19, 2025, in honor of longtime educator, coach, and athletic director Fred Allen Swick, whose impact on Montgomery County athletics spanned decades. The newly named Fred Swick Gymnasium recognizes Swick’s lasting legacy as a mentor, leader, and champion for student-athletes in the Poolesville community. (more…)
Twelve Montgomery County Public Schools students have been named recipients of full-tuition, four-year college scholarships through the Posse Foundation, MCPS announced.
Montgomery County Public Schools has completed a systemwide security rescreening of school-based and transportation staff, wrapping up a months-long effort prompted by findings from the Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General.
Sherwood High School was briefly evacuated Thursday afternoon after a malfunction in the school’s sprinkler system triggered the fire alarm near the start of the final class period, according to a message sent to families by Principal Tim Britton.
Dr. Robert Dodd has been named the next superintendent of Rio Rancho Public Schools in New Mexico, marking a notable transition for a longtime Montgomery County Public Schools educator of more than 30 years.
There are more than 400 high schools in Maryland (public and private). Below are the 25 largest in Maryland by enrollment as we head into the new year. The statistics come from the 2026 Niche list of the largest schools in Maryland obtained from the U.S. Department of Education, representing the most recent data available, as self-reported by the schools.
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Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Thomas W. Taylor presented his recommended Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Operating Budget, continuing what was described as a “multi-year corrective approach designed to restore academic excellence, strengthen direct school support, and ensure fiscal responsibility.”
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The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to Wheaton High School at approximately 1:14 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, following a reported stabbing involving two male students during an altercation. (more…)