A group of innovative student developers is taking a stand for student health and safety in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) with their new platform, Ripple. Led by Eric Huang of Poolesville High School and his fellow classmates Pranav Karthikeyan and Krish Putta from Poolesville, alongside Mehul Jasti from Clarksburg, the team is on a mission to address the maintenance issues that have long affected the daily lives of students throughout the district.
MCPS is currently holding initial information community meetings regarding the upcoming boundary study as the school system prepares to expand its high school offerings with upcoming opening of Crown High School (Gaithersburg), the reopening of Charles W. Woodward High School, and the expansion of Damascus High School.
Visit Montgomery recently hosted the MOCO Eats Food and Beverage Conference to provide hospitality professionals with educational opportunities while also supporting MCPS students through a scholarship fundraiser and a student pitch competition. (more…)
In alignment with the Year of the Coach initiative, MCPS Athletics and the Student-Athlete Leadership Council have announced the recipients of the Fall Coaches of the Year awards.
MCPS recently shared that the school system celebrated excellence in autism services during the fourth annual Autism Unit Awards on April 1. Teachers, paraeducators, administrators, service providers and community members were recognized.
Per the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) at 12:22pm: “MCPD is investigating a report of shots fired in the 10300 block of Apple Ridge Road. As a precaution, Watkins Mill […]
Daniel Fellman, a Rockville High School and Montgomery College graduate, has been selected to give the ‘Student Spotlight’ presentation at the 60th Annual Spring Symposium on Archeology, presented by the Archeological Society of Maryland, Inc. The event takes place April 5, 2025 at The Maryland Historical Trust in Crownsville, MD.
On Wednesday afternoon, shortly after 3 pm, Wootton High School was alerted to police activity along Wootton Parkway in Rockville following an alleged threat by a current and former student to harm the school. The police detained the involved individuals, and as a precaution, the school transitioned to a shelter-in-place– bringing athletes inside from the fields until an update was received from Montgomery County Police.
On March 31, Twinbrook Elementary School became a hub of community spirit as parents, students, neighbors, and local organizations gathered for Community Care Day. The day’s activities– from tree planting and landscaping to constructing benches, mulching, and improving storm drains– transformed the school’s outdoor space into a welcoming environment for learning and growth. Photos below courtesy @AguilarCSL on X.
Montgomery County’s very own Mckinley Jovanovic is a force to be reckoned with both on the wrestling mat and in the classroom. A proud product of Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Mckinley began wrestling in her sophomore year and quickly rose to prominence– earning accolades as a men’s varsity starter, team captain, and multiple championship titles. Her roots in Montgomery County not only anchor her identity but also connect her to a legacy of athletic excellence in the region.