The last used car and computer sale of the school year will be held from 9–11 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, at Thomas Edison High School of Technology, 12501 Dalewood Drive in Silver Spring.
Education
Fourteen MCPS students from seven high schools have been awarded National Merit corporate-sponsored scholarships financed by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. These students are among 28 high school seniors in […]
MCPS has announced that Ms. Anuva Maloo, a junior at Montgomery Blair High School, has been elected as the Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) for the 2025-2026 school year. Ms. Maloo’s term begins on July 1, 2025.
On Wednesday at Seneca Valley High School, a reported sighting of what appeared to be a gun triggered an immediate response, according to a letter sent out to the school community. The incident began when a student observed another student with what was initially believed to be a firearm. In response, a Shelter-in-Place was initiated at 12:42 pm on Wednesday.
MCPS has shared that Richard Ensley, a first grade teacher at Diamond Elementary School in Gaithersburg, is this year’s winner of the Shirley J. Lowrie “Thank You for Teaching” Award. He won a $2,500 prize for being named the winner.
On April 22, The Washington Post announced the winners and finalists for its 2025 Principal and Teacher of the Year Awards. Each year, the publication recognizes those who demonstrate exceptional school leadership and contribute significantly to advancing education in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Two Montgomery County educators were honored as finalists this year. More about each below, courtesy of MCPS:
The Sandy Springs Friends School (SSFS) Board of Trustees has announced that the school will remain open for the 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 school years.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court began hearing a case against Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), with parents arguing that the use of LGBTQ-inclusive books without an opt-out option violates their First Amendment right to free religious exercise. (more…)
Due to program funding capacity, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) will implement a temporary enrollment freeze for the Child Care Scholarship (CCS) Program, effective Thursday, May 1.
MCPS shared that earlier this month, on April 10, Dr. Genevieve Floyd, Director of the Division of Career & Postsecondary Partnerships and Career Advising, welcomed 125 Business Management & Finance students from nine high schools. They came to cheer on and support 25 team members competing in the 2025 Business Pitch Challenge—a “Shark Tank”-style competition for entrepreneurship students. The winners are:
On Monday, April 14, Sandy Spring Friends School (SSFS), located at 16923 Norwood Rd in Sandy Spring, MD, announced its intention to close following the conclusion of the 2024-25 school year. However, members of the “Friends of Sandy Spring” coalition, including alumna Bonnie Imlay (SSFS Class of 2003), have pledged $15 million to save the school.