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.
Marc Elrich has released his recommended Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget, outlining spending priorities for education, housing, public safety, health services, transportation, climate initiatives, and economic development while aiming to maintain the county’s long-term fiscal stability.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) provided updates Thursday on several major school boundary studies and long-term facilities planning during a Board of Education work session, outlining possible changes that could affect dozens of schools across the county.
Nearly one year after Sandy Spring Friends School faced the possibility of closing, the school says it is seeing strong academic, athletic, and community momentum following a campaign that secured its future.
A Gaithersburg High School student has been arrested after police say he brought a loaded handgun onto school property Tuesday morning.
Students in the Construction Trades Foundation program at Seneca Valley High School met with a construction industry professional on Friday, March 6, to learn about career opportunities in the field.
Montgomery County Public Schools has released additional information addressing frequently asked community questions about its proposed high school capital projects, including the potential relocation of Thomas S. Wootton High School to the Crown Farm site.
Two Montgomery County Public Schools were honored Thursday by the Maryland General Assembly as part of the 2025-2026 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools program.
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services will host free vaccination clinics for students from Monday, March 30 through Monday, April 6 during Spring Break to help families ensure children are up to date on required school immunizations.
Montgomery County Public Schools wrapped up Black History Month by honoring some of its longest-serving educators, and among those recognized was a familiar and deeply respected face to generations of Silver Spring families, Mrs. Estelle Moore.