MCPS has shared that it is now using an enhanced security protocol to effectively and efficiently respond to emergency and crisis situations that may impact students, families and staff. The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) includes five directives: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate and Shelter. More below, per MCPS:
With MCPS considering changes to make programming “more abundant, accessible and equitable across the county,” the school district has answered some frequently asked questions about the potential move:
Quince Orchard doesn’t lose games very often. That’s not hyperbole, it’s math. In the last 20 years, the Cougars have only lost 26 times. Just 12 of those came in the regular season. John Kelley, entering his 12th year at the helm, has 11 career losses. Eleven. And since raising his first state title trophy in 2018, he’s only lost twice, while stringing together one spotless regular season after another.
School is now in session and next Friday we will be playing some MoCo Football! Week 1 definitely isn’t slouching when it comes to matchups. Here’s how we see the opening […]
Silver Spring families are invited to join the Kennedy Cluster schools for a fun-filled Block Party (Fiesta del Barrio) on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10:00am to 12:00pm at John F. Kennedy High School, located at 1901 Randolph Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902.
Seneca Valley High School, located at 19401 Crystal Rock Dr. in Germantown, MD, is the largest public high school in the state of Maryland. The school first opened its doors in 1974 in its original building. It was constructed on land that formerly belonged to renowned baseball player Walter Johnson, who purchased it in 1935 and resided there with his family until his passing in 1946. Before the opening of Northwest High School in 1998, Seneca Valley was Germantown’s only high school. By 2025, Seneca Valley ranked 16th among the largest high schools in Maryland by enrollment.
As the school year gets into full swing, it’s essential for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students, parents, and staff to be aware of important dates that may impact their schedules. This guide highlights key closures and early release days for September and October 2025:
MCPS has shared that the school system is committed to promoting a safe and welcoming environment for student-athletes, coaches, spectators and our communities. Opening night for the fall sports season is Wednesday, Sept. 3. The MCPS Athletics Safety Plan drives operations and procedures for athletic events.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has introduced the Refrigerator Curriculum– a “one-page, easy-to-read overview of what students will be learning each marking period.”
Nearly 160,000 students returnee to school on Tuesday, Aug. 26 for the start of the 2025–2026 school year. MCPS has shared that there are 24 new principals (or new to their school) who are excited to meet their students and families. The following was shared in the MCPS Staff Bulletin:
There are more than 400 high schools in Maryland (public and private). Below are the 25 largest in Maryland by enrollment. The statistics come from Niche and were obtained from the U.S. Department of Education, representing the most recent data available, as self-reported by the schools.