Montgomery County Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe has received the 2025 Phyllis Campbell Newsome Public Policy Leadership Award from the Center for Nonprofit Advancement, which honors public officials who support the nonprofit sector and community vitality.
Montgomery County is holding 12 Community Conversations to gather input on the FY27 operating budget, with the next session for MCPS educators, parents, and students scheduled in Rockville at the Carver Educational Services Center.
Looking for a school where your child can grow academically, strengthen their faith, discover their talents, and feel part of a welcoming community? Your family’s next chapter could begin at St. Martin of Tours School in Gaithersburg, Maryland!
For more than 100 years, St. Martin of Tours School has been part of the Montgomery County community, providing students with a strong academic foundation rooted in faith, character, and a sense of belonging. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade, our school offers an environment where children are encouraged to explore their interests, build meaningful relationships, and reach their full potential.
At St. Martin of Tours, education goes beyond the classroom. We believe in helping students grow not only as learners, but also as compassionate, confident individuals who are prepared to make a positive difference in the world.
Choosing a school is an important decision, and we would love to help you discover what makes our community special!
Join us for an upcoming Open House to explore our campus, meet our teachers and school leadership, learn about our academic programs, and discover the opportunities that help our students grow academically, socially, and spiritually.
Upcoming Open Houses
Bring your questions, meet our community, and picture your child becoming part of the St. Martin of Tours family.
Ready to visit? Register for Open House
Can’t make either date? We would still love to meet you! Schedule a personal tour and experience our school at a time that works best for your family.
A wonderful school experience could be just around the corner!
St. Martin of Tours School is now accepting applications for the 2027–2028 school year. Whether your child is beginning their educational journey in Pre-Kindergarten, entering elementary school, or preparing for middle school, our Admissions Team is here to guide you through the application process and answer your questions.
We look forward to getting to know your family and sharing how St. Martin of Tours can support your child’s educational journey.
Explore the Application Process
We believe families should have the opportunity to explore a Catholic education for their children. Financial aid applications are also open, and we encourage families to learn more about available assistance as they consider their educational options.
Every family’s situation is different, and exploring financial aid can be an important step in planning for the school year ahead.
Learn More About Financial Aid
At St. Martin of Tours School, every child has the opportunity to be known, supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow. With a tradition of faith, a commitment to academic excellence, and a welcoming school community, we strive to create an experience where students can thrive and families feel connected.
Come discover what makes St. Martin of Tours School a special place to learn, grow, and belong. We can’t wait to meet your family!
St. Martin of Tours School
115 S. Frederick Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Phone: 301-990-2441
Email: [email protected]
A new restaurant is on the way to Downtown Crown, as Kitchen Social has signed on to take over the space that was previously home to Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar at 203 Crown Park Avenue in Gaithersburg.
Germantown’s Shihan Chowdhury, the viral chef behind the hit food truck Flavor Hive, is coming back to where it all started. The Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School and Seneca Valley High School alum will bring his popular creation home for a one-day fundraiser at his former middle school on Monday, November 3, from 12pm-8pm.
Join artist Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owenge ([Santa Clara Pueblo]), creator of Always Becoming, and the community that cares for the museum’s ephemeral outdoor sculpture family, to learn about the project’s evolution over the past two decades, and what the future holds.
Learn about the art of clay, traditions of sustainability in Pueblo building techniques, and more. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly art activities, dance performances by the Zuni Olla Maidens, watch a short film, and multiple opportunities to hear from the artist, her family, and museum experts that have contributed to the care and revitalization of the sculptures.
Get into the holiday spirit at our Annual Holiday Bazaar at the Rockville Senior Center. The holiday bazaar features over 50 handmade crafters, book sale, plants sale, raffles, lunch for purchase, and more! Sponsored by Rockville Seniors, Inc.
Free admission for all ages
On Tuesday, Woodmont Grill abruptly closed, surprising many longtime patrons and marking the end of one of Bethesda’s most established restaurants. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 6th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating John Paul Alabn, a missing 23-year-old. (more…)
A jury in Montgomery County Circuit Court found 55-year-old Jorge Rueda Landeros of Juarez, Mexico guilty of second-degree murder in the 2010 death of Bethesda resident Sue Ann Marcum following an eight-day trial. (more…)
Two people were trapped after a vehicle ended up on top of two occupied cars in the parking lot of the Camalier Building on Fernwood Road in North Bethesda on Thursday afternoon. (more…)
A Silver Spring woman won $50,000 after buying a winning Pick 5 ticket at the Aspen Hill Citgo on Georgia Avenue while running errands. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
MCDOT has announced the transportation schedule for Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11, noting that County government offices and MC311 will be closed and most Ride On services will operate on a holiday schedule, with Flash Orange running a modified schedule and Flash Blue not operating. Parking at County garages and meters in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton will be free, Metrorail will run on a weekend schedule, and MARC trains will operate full service on all lines. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore declared a State of Emergency to address the impacts of the federal government shutdown and announced $10 million in emergency funding to support Maryland food security partners as federal SNAP benefits are expected to stop November 1 without federal action.