Niche has released its “2025 Best Public Middle Schools” rankings based on “rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education.” Maryland has 24 local school systems, which function as its school districts. These include one for each of the state’s 23 counties, plus one for Baltimore City.
The Montgomery County Board of Education approved the following administrative appointments on Tuesday, June 24:
The Montgomery County Board of Education will formally install the 47th Student Member of the Board (SMOB), Anuva Maloo, on July 1.
The Magruder Athletic Hall of Fame Committee has announced its 2025 Induction Class, which includes nine standout athletes and one longtime coach who will be honored during two ceremonies the weekend of October 4. (more…)
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and 17 other attorneys general submitted a letter to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon urging the U.S. Department of Education to retain grantmaking priorities that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools, arguing that removing them could increase educational disparities and hinder compliance with federal law. (more…)
Robert E. Peary High School was located at 13300 Arctic Ave. in Aspen Hill, MD. It opened in the 1960 and closed in 1984 primarily due to declining enrollment. A Facebook group with over 4,000 members keeps its memories alive.
The Urban School Food Alliance (USFA) announced the addition of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) as its newest member. MCPS is the second district from Maryland to join The Alliance.
Woodfield Elementary School in Gaithersburg (near Damascus) boasts a rich and varied history dating back to 1865. Currently, students attending Woodfield Elementary School typically go on to John T. Baker Middle School and Damascus High School.
MCPS recently shared that five student teams from achieved national acclaim for their projects at this year’s National History Day competition. The annual event, held June 8-12 at the University of Maryland, College Park, brought together nearly 3,000 students from across the United States and abroad.
On October 15, 2024, what began as a routine school dismissal at Rolling Terrace Elementary School quickly turned into a harrowing moment that showcased extraordinary courage. As students were leaving for the day, a young child broke away from a parent and bolted toward the bus lane just as a bus was pulling out. In that split second, Jefferson Reyes, a fifth-grade member of the school’s safety patrol, reacted instantly– leaping into action to pull the child from harm’s way and likely saving a life.
Legendary physical education teacher Nikki Williams has retired after 31 years at Montgomery Village Middle School, marking an illustrious career in education that spans 35 years.