Montgomery College has announced a $1,000 “Raptor Ready” scholarship for up to 1,000 eligible Montgomery County high school graduates who enroll in at least six credit hours or select workforce programs for fall 2025, with applications due by August 1.
Seneca Valley High School in Germantown, MD, has once again showcased its talent and dedication in the field of skilled trades by participating in SkillsUSA for the second consecutive year. This year, two exceptional 10th-grade students, Jayden Williams and Kedus Anteneh, traveled to Atlanta, GA, to compete in the SkillsUSA National Interactive Application and Video Game Development Competition, where they earned Gold in Maryland and a Top Ten finish nationally.
The Montgomery County Board of Education formally installed its 48th Student Member of the Board (SMOB), Anuva Maloo, on July 1. Additional information below, per the Board of Education:
Sandy Spring Friends School has announced the arrival of Dr. Sean Hamer as its new Head of School, marking the start of his leadership as the school enters its 64th year. In April, Sandy Spring Friends School announced it will remain open following a $15 million pledge from the Friends of Sandy Spring coalition after initially announcing its closure.
Attorney General Anthony Brown and 16 other state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, alleging it unlawfully cut funding for K-12 mental health programs established by Congress, affecting initiatives in Maryland and other states.
The Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision concerning the use of LGBTQ+ texts and opt-out processes for families: (more…)
The following message was shared with the broader MCPS community following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision concerning the use of LGBTQ+ texts and opt-out processes for families:
Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor, which concerns whether Montgomery County public schools must allow parents to opt their children out of lessons involving LGBTQ+ inclusive literature: (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following statement this morning on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor, which concerns whether Montgomery County public schools must allow parents to opt their children out of lessons involving LGBTQ+ inclusive literature: (more…)
On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor (24–297) that has set the stage for a considerable shift in how Montgomery County Public Schools manage their curriculum. In a 6-3 decision, the Court held that parents challenging the school board’s introduction of “LGBTQ+-inclusive” storybooks without prior parental notification or the option to opt their children out are entitled to a preliminary injunction.
Kian Dhawan, a junior at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, is currently competing in the 2025 USA Biolympiad (USABO) National Finals at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from June 22 to July 4, 2025.