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…)
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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…)