Montgomery County’s own Sydney Mednik has been recognized with the prestigious Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award by ESPN. Sydney hails from Potomac, Maryland, and is set to begin her junior year at Winston Churchill High School this fall. A competitive soccer player, she has been a vital part of the Churchill Varsity Soccer Team since her freshman year and actively participates in club soccer.
The Montgomery County Board of Education has announced that it will formally dedicate its Board room at 15 W. Gude Drive in honor of the late Patricia O’Neill, celebrating her remarkable legacy of service to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and the broader community.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to terminate federal funding for school-based mental health programs, citing concerns about the impact on student well-being, particularly in underserved communities.
The Board of Education approved the following MCPS administrative appointments on Thursday, July 10:
The Montgomery County Board of Education has appointed Dr. Joseph Bostic, Jr. as the new principal of Thomas S. Wootton High School, effective July 11, 2025, after serving as the school’s acting principal during the 2024–2025 academic year. (more…)
Anabelle Jaffe dedicated more than 60 years of her life to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in Maryland. Now, at 103 years old and no longer working with the school system, she enjoys life at The Ring House in Rockville, as noted by community member Lisa Banos, who attended Wheaton High School when Jaffe was a guidance counselor there.
The dark days are almost behind us. The sun’s setting a little earlier, the pads are coming out of the storage bins, and footballs are starting to fly through humid summer air. It won’t be long now—conditioning, then scrimmages, and then, before you know it, September 5th will roll around and with it the glorious return of MoCo football. (more…)
Board of Education President Julie Yang has announced her candidacy for County Council District 1, highlighting her experience in public service and plans to focus on education, economic growth, and community support while participating in the county’s public financing program. (more…)
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.