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Education
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Taylor sent a lengthy message to employees Thursday outlining ongoing and upcoming changes across the school system, including declining enrollment, potential changes to grading practices, new state requirements and efforts to reduce some demands on teachers.
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Approximately 12,500 Montgomery County Public Schools fifth-grade students will head to the Music Center at Strathmore next week as Strathmore and MCPS celebrate the 10th anniversary of their original The Blues concert program.
Two undefeated teams. Over 350 combined points through five games. Sherwood nearly brought Quince Orchard to a standstill Friday night, doing something no opponent had managed since 2009… keep the Cougars out of the end zone.
Northwest High School Principal Scott Smith is currently on leave, according to a letter sent to the school community by Montgomery County Public Schools on Wednesday, October 14.
Construction continues on the new Northwood High School on University Boulevard in Silver Spring, with the more than $213 million project scheduled for completion in August 2027, in time for the start of the 2027-2028 school year (additional photos below).
With the first early-decision college application deadline approaching on November 1, WalletHub has released its 2027 Best College & University Rankings, including a look at the top-ranked colleges and universities in Maryland.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) families have several schedule changes to keep in mind over the next month and a half, including multiple days off from school and three consecutive early release days leading into Thanksgiving.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) plans to conduct walkability studies at 15 schools during the 2026-2027 school year as part of its Safe Routes to School program.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is looking ahead to the next two school years, with the Board of Education reviewing draft calendars for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 school years.
Montgomery County has partnered with 10 community-based, licensed child care programs to add 75 Early Head Start seats for infants and toddlers, expanding access to early childhood education and support services for families across the county.