The Montgomery County Board of Education and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) presented the 2025 Distinguished Service to Education Honors, recognizing the profound and lasting impact of individuals dedicated to enriching our school communities. During a special ceremony, 20 exceptional individuals were celebrated, with nine receiving awards. A video of the ceremony can be seen below.
The Montgomery County Education Association has welcomed Leah Nayman as its next executive director beginning on June 2, 2025.
Per the Montgomery County Police Department at 2:16pm on Tuesday afternoon:
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is conducting a Feasibility Study for an approved major capital facility project for Piney Branch Elementary School at 7510 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912.
The upcoming Board of Education meeting on Thursday, May 8, will include important updates related to the Boundary Study Project affecting the new Crown, Damascus, and Woodward high school projects.
MCPS has released its 2025 high graduation schedule for May and June. It can be seen below:
The Walter Johnson High School Athletic Department has announced that Chase Rieder will serve as the new head coach of the boys varsity basketball team.
Students in Edison High School’s Automotive Trades Foundation program recently participated in a hands-on seminar focused on electric and hybrid vehicle technology, safety procedures, and system maintenance, led by representatives from DARCARS, Lexus, and Toyota. (more…)
Below are Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) state champions for baseball (as early as 1974/75) and softball (as early as 1981/1982). The MPSSAA website includes state championship teams from the entire state, which could also include previous years.
Today, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced the 2025-27 Purple Star Schools from eight school systems, recognizing their strong services and support for students from military families. The 23 schools, including one in Montgomery County (Glen Haven Elementary School in Wheaton), will be recognized at Tuesday’s State Board of Education meeting.