MCPS recently shared that the Montgomery County Public Schools Educational Foundation (MCPSEF) honored nearly 200 recipients with $2 million in scholarships and awards from 14 programs at the Evening of Excellence celebration on May 19. Notably, 170 students received the 2025 Ruth and Norman Rales-Patricia Baier O’Neill Scholarship Recognizing Academic Excellence.
The Board of Education approved the following administrative appointments on Thursday, May 22:
MCPS recently announced that Krista McKim, a National Board Certified English and journalism teacher at Rockville High School, has been selected as a 2025 Grosvenor Teacher Fellow. In partnership with Lindblad Expeditions and the National Geographic Society, this prestigious fellowship honors educators dedicated to nurturing the next generation of planetary stewards.
On May 19, MCPS marked the start of construction for the new Burtonsville Elementary School with a groundbreaking ceremony (video below).
During National EMS Week, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) honored the staff of Colonel Zadok Magruder High School for their heroic actions during an emergency. The team saved the life of paraeducator and assistant football coach Soneka (Peter) Nankhuni, who experienced cardiac arrest after a student-staff basketball game (video below).
The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking to fill a vacancy on its five-member Ethics Panel (Panel). The vacancy is for a three-year term beginning on July 1, 2025. Members serve without compensation.
Montgomery County Public Schools witnessed a surge in competitive gaming enthusiasm during the Montgomery County E-Sports League’s Spring Rocket League Tournament. This exciting event brought together students from Rockville, Poolesville, Seneca Valley, and Clarksburg High Schools, all vying for the championship title in one of the most popular esports competitions in the region.
The Montgomery County Students Construction Trades Foundation and MCPS hosted an Open House in Silver Spring showcasing the ongoing construction of the 44th student-designed home, highlighting the hands-on work of over 300 high school students in trades like carpentry, plumbing, and electrical, with attendance from local leaders and industry partners. (more…)
MCPS graduation ceremonies will include an array of commencement speakers this year including athletes, authors, politicians, educators, former MCPS staff members and others. The full list of graduation dates, times, speakers, and locations (courtesy of MCPS and accurate as of 5/15/25) can be seen below:
Students and staff at A. Mario Loiederman Middle School in Silver Spring will hold a peaceful rally on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 7:40 AM. The event is organized to call attention to ongoing health and safety concerns related to sustained mold exposure and issues with the HVAC system (photos available below, shared by event organizers).
