Education

Dr. Andrew Martire Named Landon’s Seventh Head of School

By MCS Staff

Landon School, located at 6101 Wilson Ln. in Bethesda, recently shared that Jim Neill has decided to step down as Head of School following the 2025-2026 academic year. The Board of Trustees and the Head of School Search Committee announced that Dr. Andrew “Andy” Martire will join Landon School as our next Head of School beginning July 1, 2026. Martire shared, “”I’m truly honored to have the opportunity to lead Landon School. It is a school that has rich and meaningful traditions, and at the same time a commitment to excellence in educating boys.”

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Ever Wonder Who/What Your High School is Named For? We Have The Answers

By MCS Staff
Paint Branch High School in Burtonsville, by @DronifyDMV

Have you ever wondered about the stories behind the names of our local high schools? While some origins are widely known, others hold fascinating historical details. We’ve delved into the names of the current MCPS high schools to uncover their fascinating origins. Originally published in 2018.

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Judge Allows Teachers’ Free Speech Lawsuit Against MCPS Over Pro-Palestinian Views to Proceed

By MCS Staff
Courtesy CAIR

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) released a statement welcoming a federal judge’s decision for its lawsuit against MCPS to proceed. U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby has ruled that certain claims within the lawsuit alleging violations of teachers’ First Amendment rights may proceed, while dismissing the employment discrimination claims.

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“Your Input is Essential. Without it, We Risk Missing Key Perspectives” MCPS Asks For Community Feedback as Boundary Survey Closes Soon

By MCS Staff
Courtesy MCPS

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is conducting a major boundary study in light of new developments and expansions within the school district. The study is driven by the upcoming openings of Crown High School and Woodward High School, as well as the planned expansion of Damascus High School. MCPS has announced that the boundary survey will be closing soon and is urging stakeholders to participate, as the outcomes could directly affect where students will attend school.

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Montgomery College Hosts Free Summer Coding Camp for Middle Schoolers July 21–25

By MCS Staff
Courtesy Montgomery College

Montgomery College, in partnership with MCPS, is hosting its free Montgomery Can Code summer camp from July 21–25, 2025, offering middle school students hands-on instruction in app development using Apple’s Swift programming language at its campuses across the county. (more…)

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Annual Drive for Supplies Distribution Event Scheduled for July 24 at Parkland Middle School

By MCS Staff
Courtesy Canva

The annual Drive for Supplies distribution event is set to take place at Parkland Middle School (4610 W Frankfort Dr. Rockville, MD) on Thursday, July 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., or while supplies last. This event offers families the opportunity to pick up new and gently used school supplies.

The supplies have been collected and donated by Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students and staff as they cleaned out lockers, desks, and closets at the end of the school year. The event is hosted by the Division of Sustainability and Compliance.

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Montgomery County Student Wins Gold at USA Biolympiad Finals Held at Harvard University

By Patrick Herron

Kian Dhawan, a student at Montgomery Blair High School, earned a gold medal at the 2025 USA Biolympiad National Finals held at Harvard University, placing him among the top four students who will represent the United States at the International Biology Olympiad in the Philippines. A returning silver medalist, Kian is deeply involved in science competitions and research and is currently conducting cancer biology research at the University of Maryland. (more…)

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County Council to Review MCPS Grading Policy Changes Ahead of New School Year

By Patrick Herron

On July 17, the Montgomery County Council’s Education and Culture Committee will receive a briefing on MCPS academic performance and review grading policy changes, while the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee will review legislation related to internet access service procurement and retirement system eligibility. The discussions will cover the transition to Maryland State Report Card data, updates to grading regulations, and proposed bills affecting County contracting and employee retirement groups.

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