Montgomery College Awarded: Maryland’s Best Community College
For the second year in a row, Montgomery College (MC) was recognized as Marylands best online community college by Premium Schools (2021). The global pandemic forced many jobs and educational systems to transition into virtual or hybrid models; MC is proud of being able to create an equitable online platform for all 21,720+ of its students.
MCPS Virtual Academy Application Window Now Open
For the 2021- 2022 school year, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is offering a full time virtual learning program for students in Kindergarten to grade 12. The Virtual Academy program is now being referred to as Montgomery Virtual.
Richard Montgomery Senior Arushi Singh Takes Top Prize in Gaithersburg Book Festival High School Poetry Contest Arushi Singh, a senior at Richard Montgomery High School and Rockville, Md., resident, was […]
Back in January, Eighteen MCPS students were named recipients of full-tuition, four-year college scholarships from the Posse Foundation.
The Posse program identifies public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential that may have been overlooked by traditional college selection processes.
MCPS Graduation Dates, Times, and Commencement Speakers for Every School
Sarah Galvez (former social media director for Biden Campaign), Sarah Cooper (author and comedienne), Bibi Birelly (singer/songwriter), Kate Stewart (Mayor of Takoma Park), Alex Tsironis (founder of The MoCoShow), and Scott Van Pelt (ESPN host), are just some of the commencement speakers that will participate in MCPS graduations this year.
A Message from Acting MCPS Superintendent Dr. Monifa B. McKnight
June 1, 2021
Montgomery County to Host Online Conversation About Black Youth Suicide and Mental Health June 2
Per Montgomery County:
Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Montgomery Village Middle School on June 2 for MCPS Students
There will be a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic tomorrow, June 2nd, from 3:30-7pm at Montgomery Village Middle School at 19300 Watkins Mill Rd in Montgomery Village.
Statement From Board of Education President Brenda Wolff And Acting Superintendent Dr. Monifa B. McKnight on The Rise in Anti-Semitic Incidents
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Mohammed Choudhury Named Next Maryland State Superintendent of Schools
In a unanimous vote today, the Maryland State Board of Education has appointed Mr. Mohammed Choudhury as the next Maryland State Superintendent of Schools. He will replace Karen Salmon, who is retiring after holding the position for the last five years.
Whetstone Principal, Loretta Woods, Wins Mark Mann Award
Per MCPS: Loretta Woods, principal at Whetstone Elementary School in Gaithersburg, is this year’s winner of the Mark Mann Excellence and Harmony Award. The Mark Mann award is presented annually to an MCPS administrator who has shown exceptional performance in promoting academic excellence, positive human relations and community outreach.