Two Montgomery County Public Schools were honored Thursday by the Maryland General Assembly as part of the 2025-2026 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools program.
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The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services will host free vaccination clinics for students from Monday, March 30 through Monday, April 6 during Spring Break to help families ensure children are up to date on required school immunizations.
Montgomery County Public Schools wrapped up Black History Month by honoring some of its longest-serving educators, and among those recognized was a familiar and deeply respected face to generations of Silver Spring families, Mrs. Estelle Moore.
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Updated to note that PGCPS has retracted the previously called delay and will make a decision in the morning.
Snowfall Monday was largely as expected, with up to an inch accumulating mainly on grassy areas. Roads remained mostly just wet, with minimal travel impact through the afternoon and evening. The focus now shifts to freezing rain overnight as temperatures hover near freezing.
A group of Montgomery County students is heading to a national robotics competition after an impressive showing at both the regional and state levels.
Montgomery County Public Schools’ one month pilot program testing a new school safety technology will officially begin on Monday, March 2, according to information shared in the district’s weekly community message earlier in February.
A 16-year-old Gaithersburg girl has been charged in connection with a social media threat made against Thomas S. Wootton High School on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Roberto Clemente Middle School in Germantown brought its community together in a big way this month with a Black History Month talent show that doubled as a celebration of student creativity, mentorship, and school pride.
Will Jawando, chair of the Education and Culture Committee, will host three public forums to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budget recommendations for Montgomery County Public Schools and Montgomery College.
Gov. Wes Moore has appointed Lorena Wu, a sophomore at Poolesville High School, as the Student Member of the Maryland State Board of Education for the 2026-2027 school year.
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services, in partnership with the Keeping It Safe Coalition, is sponsoring two student contests aimed at raising awareness about the risks of underage drinking and encouraging alcohol-free celebrations during prom season. (more…)