MCPS recently shared the news of Maya Mourshed, a student at Francis Scott Key Middle School in Silver Spring, who not only shines in STEM subjects but also expresses her passion for science through her writing as a young author. Mourshed recently published her debut book, Chemistories, where she melds her fascination with science and storytelling.
MCPS announced on Friday, December 13th that La Faye Howard, assistant principal at Winston Churchill High School in Potomac, has been honored as the 2025 Assistant Principal of the Year by the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). Howard will now advance to compete for national recognition.
Councilmember At-Large Gabe Albornoz released the following statement on Thursday, December 12, regarding an incident where a racial slur was found written on a student’s desk at Wootton High School in Rockville. (more…)
The Montgomery County Board of Education has annnounced that it will continue posting on X (formerly Twitter) as it continued to expand its social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, and […]
The Blake High School athletics department announced the passing of former P.E. Teacher, soccer coach and assistant principal Rudy Tyrell after a battle with Leukemia. Tyrell also served as assistant principal at Gaithersburg High School and most recently returned to MCPS as an acting administrator at Seneca Valley High School after initially retiring after 30 years of service with MCPS in 2020.
District 5 Montgomery County Councilmember Kristin Mink released the following statement on Wednesday, December 11, an incident where a racial slur was found written on a student’s desk at Wootton High School in Rockville. (more…)
The high school football season has wrapped up in Maryland and one thing remains clear: Montgomery County (MCPS) delivered another year of thrilling gridiron action, from breakout stars to powerhouse programs reaffirming their dominance. Here’s a closer look at the final Top 10 for 2024, highlighting the teams that defined the season:
Dr. Joseph Bostic, currently a principal intern at Northwood High School and a former MCPS Teacher of the Year, has been appointed acting principal of Thomas S. Wootton High School effective December 10, 2024. This change follows the administrative leave of Principal Doug Nelson on December 9, after an incident where a racial slur was found written on a student’s desk.
Dr. Peter O. Moran, Chief of Schools for MCPS, shared the following message with the Wootton community:
Caitlyn Kumi, a Germantown native who graduated from Northwest High School in 2017, has made the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 List in the ‘Marketing & Advertising’ category. She is […]
As the holiday season approaches, a heartwarming story has emerged from the Clarksburg and Damascus areas, showcasing the incredible bond between local schools and their communities. Mimi Cao has shared with us that recently, a group of dedicated parents, student leaders, and school principals came together to create a truly enchanting experience for the children at Cedar Grove Elementary School (photos below).
Earlier today we reported that Wootton High School Principal Douglas Nelson has been placed on leave following an incident where a racial slur was found written on a student’s desk, according to a report by ABC7. MCPS Spokesperson Liliana Lopez confirmed that “the principal has been placed on leave.” but did not provide any additional details. As far as we are aware, this his not been communicated to the Wootton community. Since that report, earlier today, a new letter has been sent to the Wootton community informing of an allegation that a staff member used the N-word when discussing the incident from Monday, December 3rd. The full letter to the community, sent by Chief of Schools Pete Moran, can be seen below: