MCPS has shared a quick guide for families regarding the different platforms for school communication, acknowledging that it could get confusing. The guide below helps to share the purpose of each platform:
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As the new school year approaches, students at Weller Road Elementary (Silver Spring/Wheaton-Glenmont) are not only preparing their backpacks and school supplies but also getting a fresh start with a […]
MCPS has shared a press release highlighting that 25 Montgomery County public high schools earned spots on the 2025 Best High Schools list, published by U.S. News & World Report. Four were ranked among the top 500 nationally, and eight were ranked in the top 25 in Maryland. Walt Whitman High School earned the #2 spot in Maryland and 130th nationally.
The Watkins Mill Cluster is gearing up for its third annual Cluster Block Party, returning this year to an evening format. The community-focused event will be held on Friday, September 19th, from 5-8 p.m. at Montgomery Village Middle School, located at 19300 Watkins Mill Rd, Montgomery Village.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is hosting its annual Back-to-School Fair on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 10 am to 1 pm at Westfield Wheaton mall. This free event is a great opportunity for families to prepare for the upcoming school year.
With nearly 160,000 students heading to 211 schools on Tuesday, Aug. 26, MCDOT and the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) ask residents to plan extra travel time and be alert to school buses and children traveling to and from school.
MCPS issued the following reminder to students and families emphasizing the importance of safe gun storage, noting that firearm-related injuries are now a leading cause of death among children and teens in the U.S. (more…)
MCPS has shared a follow up to Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor’s response to the Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General report identifying serious deficiencies in MCPS’s background screening process.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) recently hosted its Superintendent’s A&S (Administrative & Supervisory) Meeting, featuring two prominent speakers: former NFL quarterback and activist Colin Kaepernick and Anurupa Ganguly, founder of Prisms of Reality.
With the school year about to begin, we are looking at the most recent data from U.S. News & World Report to share their top 50 public high schools in Maryland. This annual ranking evaluates nearly 25,000 public high schools across the country each year and 255
August is a crucial month for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) as it marks the end of summer and the beginning of a new academic year. Here are some key dates students, parents, staff, and the community should be aware of for August 2025: