Maryland has been ranked as having the 14th best school system in the nation, according to a new 2026 report from personal finance website WalletHub.
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Montgomery Blair High School student Kian Dhawan has earned a gold medal at the 37th International Biology Olympiad, representing the United States in the prestigious global competition held July 12 through July 19 in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Nearly 25 years ago, the Montgomery County Board of Education made a decision that would forever change Poolesville High School.
Visitors to Westfield Montgomery Mall can now check out a colorful student art installation created by Springbrook High School’s Foundations of Art and Culture classes.
A $20,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to the identification of the driver involved in the fatal hit-and-run that killed Hanna Wegayehou, the mother of former Montgomery County Student Member of the Board of Education Nate Tinbite, in Silver Spring last month.
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Montgomery County Public Schools will conduct a comprehensive review of student screen time and digital device use in elementary and middle schools after the Montgomery County Board of Education approved a resolution directing the audit. (more…)
The Montgomery County Board of Education approved a series of administrative appointments during its July 16 meeting, filling leadership positions across school administration, special education, curriculum, information technology, and school leadership.
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The Damascus High School cheerleading program is remembering one of its most beloved supporters, June S. Ward, who passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, at the age of 87.
As students get ready to head back to the classroom next month, Weller Road Elementary School is once again helping them start the school year with confidence.
Go to Community Volunteers Bringing Free Back-To-School Haircuts To Weller Road Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will host six regional Back-to-School Fairs on Saturday, Aug. 22, giving families an opportunity to prepare for the start of the 2026-2027 school year with resources, information, and support all in one place.
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The Montgomery County community is coming together to support the family of 16-year-old Cephas Nnamdi, a Winston Churchill High School honors student who died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 2. A fundraiser has been launched to help his family with funeral and memorial expenses, as well as other immediate financial needs as they navigate the loss. (more…)