Montgomery County Public Schools has released the 2025 Girls’ Volleyball All-County Teams, highlighting the top performers from a competitive and talent-packed season. This year’s selections honor athletes who consistently delivered impact, leadership, and excellence on the court.
Nicole Murray-Lewis, a longtime Montgomery County Public Schools educator, has been elected to serve as the teacher member on the Maryland State Board of Education. Murray-Lewis, who currently teaches social studies at James H. Blake High School, received 39.9 percent of the 3,624 votes cast in the statewide election held November 3-17.
Montgomery County Councilmembers Will Jawando and Kristin Mink sent a letter to MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor requesting additional information on recent disciplinary trends, student input in the Code of Conduct revisions, and security staff training.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has released a master list of dance and theatre performances submitted by teachers for the 2025–2026 school year. The list, current below as of November 17, reflects the events reported so far, but MCPS notes that additional updates may be made throughout the year as schools finalize their schedules. Please check this link for any potential updates by MCPS.
The Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has released a new report identifying areas where Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) must improve its procurement practices, specifically related to non-capital construction materials purchased during fiscal years 2023 and 2024.
Students in Montgomery County Public Schools’ Automotive Trades Foundation (ATF) and Information Technology Foundation programs are preparing for their first public sale of the school year, showcasing used cars and refurbished computers they have reconditioned as part of their hands-on training. The sale will take place on Saturday, December 6, from 9am to 11am at Gaithersburg High School.
A Montgomery County student is taking youth development into his own hands. Poolesville High School senior Oren Hurwitz has launched SmartPlay360, a free, student-led program that blends academics with athletics to make learning fun, accessible, and engaging for children across the county.
Montgomery County Public Schools is gathering community feedback on three proposed calendar drafts for the 2026–2027 school year, marking the second phase of the district’s calendar development process. MCPS is asking students, staff, families, and community members to review the options and share input before the final calendar is presented to the Board of Education.
MCPS report cards are now available in ParentVUE, and Montgomery County’s only Krispy Kreme, located at 14919 Shady Grove Road in Rockville’s Fallsgrove Village Center is celebrating student success by offering one free Original Glazed doughnut for each “A,” up to six doughnuts per student. The store has confirmed it is participating in Krispy Kreme’s nationwide report card promotion.
Montgomery County Councilmember and county executive candidate Evan Glass has called on the Montgomery County Board of Education to provide more equitable opportunities for public participation in the upcoming FY 2027–2032 Capital Improvements Program (CIP).
Baba Oladotun, one of the nation’s top high school basketball prospects, will announce his college commitment on Wednesday, November 19, at James Hubert Blake High School in Silver Spring.