MCPS recently highlighted a new club at Northwood High School at Woodward– the Charcuterie Board Club. Students are forging meaningful connections with one another while perfecting their cheese, cracker, and meat pairings.
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The Energía Tour, launched in 2018 with two schools, has now expanded to 15 schools, from elementary to high school. Founded by Christopher Pinilla, or Mr. Chris Hypnotyc, the tour celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and promotes mental health awareness in Montgomery County. This year, the tour finished at Wheaton High School.
Press release from MCPS: To Unleash the Potential of Montgomery County, MCPS needs to Focus on the Fundamentals
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Michelle Meyer, the dedicated art teacher who has been at Pine Crest Elementary School in Silver Spring for 26 years, has once again collaborated with the talented team of specialists at the school to create a stunning hallway display that captures the spirit of winter. This year, the focus has been on the South Pole and Antarctica, fostering a festive and inclusive atmosphere for students and staff alike (photos below).
The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking public comment for Policy GCB, Investigation of Allegations of Employee Misconduct, a new policy, developed to comply with the recommendations of the Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) recently shared a video with superintendent Thomas Taylor introducing the 2024/2025 boundary study as MCPS 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 (video available below).
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MCPS recently shared the news of Maya Mourshed, a student at Francis Scott Key Middle School in Silver Spring, who not only shines in STEM subjects but also expresses her passion for science through her writing as a young author. Mourshed recently published her debut book, Chemistories, where she melds her fascination with science and storytelling.
MCPS announced on Friday, December 13th that La Faye Howard, assistant principal at Winston Churchill High School in Potomac, has been honored as the 2025 Assistant Principal of the Year by the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). Howard will now advance to compete for national recognition.
Councilmember At-Large Gabe Albornoz released the following statement on Thursday, December 12, regarding an incident where a racial slur was found written on a student’s desk at Wootton High School in Rockville. (more…)