Twenty MCPS students from five high schools have been awarded National Merit scholarships by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).
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Students from Watkins Mill High School and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School won top honors in the 2024–25 Keeping it Safe Coalition video contest, which encourages youth to raise awareness about underage alcohol use through 30-second public service announcements.
MCPS shared an updated on its revised Personal Mobile Devices (PMD) regulation that includes cell phones, smart watches tablets, and more. The full message can be seen below:
MCPS shared that the Montgomery County Alliance of Black School Educators (MCABSE) honored 26 graduating seniors during its annual Distinguished African American Scholar Awards on April 24.
MCPS has shared that 12 additional schools have earned the prestigious 2025 Maryland Green Schools designation, bringing the district’s total to 113 certified Green Schools.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) sent a message to the community providing an update on the ongoing Boundary Study and Secondary Academic Programs Analysis projects. The message can be seen in full below:
Wheaton High School is proud to host the Third Annual Gilbert Games on Friday, May 16th– an ever-growing community event that honors the legacy of former student Sarah Gilbert. This unique celebration, inspired by Unified Field Day and Special Olympics traditions, brings together students of all abilities for a day of inclusion, encouragement, and spirited competition.
Megan Campbell, instrumental music teacher at Parkland Middle School, was named the 2025–2026 MCPS Teacher of the Year during the Distinguished Service to Education Honors celebration at The Music Center at Strathmore on May 6. She will now compete for Maryland Teacher of the Year.
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.
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Per the Montgomery County Police Department at 2:16pm on Tuesday afternoon: