Montgomery County Public Schools has confirmed that the last day of school for students will be Thursday, June 18, 2026, after the Maryland State Board of Education approved a waiver request to reduce required student attendance days.
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Production has begun on Fox’s upcoming Baywatch reboot, featuring a cast that includes Stephen Amell, Shay Mitchell, Jessica Belkin, Noah Beck, Brooks Nader, and Livvy Dunne. While many know that original Baywatch star David Hasselhoff was born in Maryland, there’s another local connection tied to the iconic series that many in Montgomery County likely do not know.
Montgomery County Public Schools is inviting the community to lace up and take part in a brand new event aimed at making a meaningful impact. The first-ever Superintendent’s Shuffle will take place on Saturday, April 11 at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg, bringing together students, families, staff, and residents for a morning focused on fitness and giving back.
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Silver Creek Middle School in Kensington may be one of Montgomery County’s newer schools, but the site it occupies has a long and layered history dating back nearly a century.
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Montgomery County Public Schools has shared a reminder of the adjustment to the school calendar for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year as the district continues working with the Maryland State Department of Education to address missed instructional days caused by winter weather.
Montgomery County Public Schools will dismiss students early on Monday, March 16, as forecasters warn of a potentially dangerous severe weather event expected to move through the region during the afternoon hours.
The National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center have warned that severe thunderstorms capable of producing widespread damaging winds and tornadoes are expected across parts of the Mid-Atlantic on Monday.
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Update: MCPS called for an early release at 6:40pm. Additional information can be seen here.
Montgomery County Public Schools says classes will begin on time Monday, March 16, as the district closely monitors forecasts for potentially severe weather expected later in the afternoon.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will host a virtual public meeting on Thursday, March 26 at 7pm to present proposed sidewalk improvements within the walksheds of Glen Haven Elementary School in Wheaton and Sligo Middle School in Silver Spring. (more…)
Montgomery County Public Schools has opened or reopened dozens of schools across the county over the last four decades as enrollment has grown and new communities have developed. According to the district’s latest Capital Improvements Program (CIP) and Master Plan, 62 schools were newly opened or reopened between 1985 and 2025, including 37 elementary schools, 19 middle schools, and 6 high schools.