MCPS News

Marking Remembrance and Reconciliation Month

MCPS is partnering with the Montgomery County Commission on Remembrance and Reconciliation to host a three-part webinar series on the changes that historic Black communities experienced due to urban renewal.

Posted On 10 29, 2026

Partnering for Student Success: Parent-Teacher Conferences Coming Nov. 23-24

Parent-teacher conferences will be held Nov. 23-24, and are a great opportunity to talk with your child’s teacher about how your child is doing — academically and socially.

Posted On 10 29, 2026

MCPS On The Rise: Two-Thirds of Schools Earn Top Ratings on 2026 Maryland School Report Card

MCPS is celebrating a major academic milestone as newly released 2026 Maryland School Report Card accountability results show 134 schools in the district (67%) earned 4- or 5-STAR ratings.

Posted On 10 29, 2026

Bullying Prevention Month: Building Safe, Supportive School Communities

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. There is no place for bullying in our schools. Every student deserves to feel safe, respected and included.

Posted On 10 29, 2026

Celebrating Music and Community at Marching Band Showcase

Thirteen high school bands participated in the Marching Band Showcase on Oct. 24 at Albert Einstein High School.

Posted On 10 28, 2026

MCPS Is Hiring Bus Operators

Know someone interested in working for MCPS? The school district is hiring bus operators! Don’t miss our job fair from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, at the Shady Grove Transportation Depot, 16651 Crabbs Branch Way in Rockville.

Posted On 10 28, 2026

National Principals Month: Q&A with Anita O’Neill, Clarksburg High School

October is National Principals Month. Throughout the month, MCPS is recognizing the dedicated leaders who guide our schools and support students, staff and families every day.

Posted On 10 27, 2026

Career & Technical Education Program Changes

Important changes are coming to Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Starting in fall 2027, MCPS will move from 51 to 37 state-approved CTE programs of study. The programs will also align with Maryland’s new 14-career-cluster model.

Posted On 10 23, 2026

National Principals Month: Q&A with Courtney Jones, Cashell Elementary School

October is National Principals Month. Throughout the month, MCPS is recognizing the dedicated leaders who guide our schools and support students, staff and families every day.

Posted On 10 22, 2026

School Closure Conversations: Round One Engagement Happening Now

Why is MCPS studying school closures and consolidations? What does the data tell us? How will decisions be made? These are important questions, and they're exactly why we're bringing our community together.

Posted On 10 22, 2026

MCPS Shares Early Results and Steps to Strengthen Learning

Every student. Every classroom. Every day. That's the message as MCPS takes a closer look at student academic performance and strengthens the instruction and support students receive in classrooms.

Posted On 10 22, 2026

Trailblazing MCPS Leader Alicia Deeny Wins ALAS Principal of the Year

Alicia Deeny, principal at Richard Montgomery High School, has been named Principal of the Year by the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents.

Posted On 10 21, 2026

Three MCPS Elementary Schools Named 2026–2027 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools

Beverly Farms, Somerset and Travilah elementary schools have been named 2026-2027 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools.

Posted On 10 21, 2026

MCPS Wraps Up Vibrant Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations

MCPS schools and offices wrapped up a lively month of Hispanic Heritage Month festivities last week.

Posted On 10 21, 2026

National Principals Month: Q&A with Tiffany Awkard, Silver Creek Middle School

October is National Principals Month. Throughout the month, MCPS is recognizing the dedicated leaders who guide our schools and support students, staff and families every day.

Posted On 10 20, 2026

One More Chance to Weigh In on the 2027-2028 School Calendar

As MCPS continues to develop the 2027-2028 school calendar, the district is seeking more input from you! Complete the survey by Friday, Nov. 6.

Posted On 10 19, 2026

Elementary and Middle School Consolidation and Closure Study Engagement Sessions Begin

As MCPS continues its elementary and middle school closure and consolidation study, families, staff and community members are invited to upcoming engagement meetings to learn more, ask questions and share their perspectives.

Posted On 10 19, 2026

Sharing Hispanic Heritage Through Culture, Cuisine and Creativity

Hispanic Heritage Month events celebrating our vibrant communities are continuing this month throughout MCPS schools and offices.

Posted On 10 15, 2026

The Hard Truth: Aging Schools, Declining Enrollment and Rising Costs Shape Capital Budget

With limited resources and growing infrastructure needs, the hard truth is MCPS must rethink how it invests in its facilities to provide safe, healthy and equitable learning and working environments. Doing nothing is not an option.

Posted On 10 15, 2026

School Closure and Consolidation Study: Community Conversations Begin

As MCPS continues its elementary and middle school closure and consolidation study, families, staff and community members are invited to upcoming engagement meetings to learn more, ask questions and share their perspectives.

Posted On 10 15, 2026

Empowering Student Voices, Stories and Strengths

The 4th annual Youth Leadership Summit brought together 200 students from 10 upcounty high schools, providing a welcoming space where students connected, celebrated their diverse backgrounds, and recognized the value of their voices and experiences.

Posted On 10 15, 2026

National Principals Month: Q&A with Casey Siddons, Rock Terrace School

October is National Principals Month. Throughout the month, MCPS is recognizing the dedicated leaders who guide our schools and support students, staff and families every day.

Posted On 10 15, 2026

Paint Branch and Gaithersburg NJROTC Train Together

Earlier this month, the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) from Paint Branch and Gaithersburg high schools came together for a joint Basic Leadership Training (BLT) Camp at the Lathrop E. Smith Environmental Education Center.

Posted On 10 14, 2026

National Principals Month: Q&A with E. Julian Pineda, Roscoe R. Nix Elementary School

October is National Principals Month. Throughout the month, MCPS is recognizing the dedicated leaders who guide our schools and support students, staff and families every day.

Posted On 10 13, 2026

From the Chesapeake Bay to Your Cafeteria Tray

Students began enjoying locally sourced blue catfish in MCPS cafeterias earlier this year. Blue catfish are an invasive species in the Chesapeake Bay, where they prey on native fish, crabs and other aquatic life.

Posted On 10 08, 2026

Center Programs 101: Get the Details on EdTalk

On the latest episode of EdTalk, join host Board of Education President Grace Rivera-Oven and her guests as they discuss how 8th grade families can apply to a variety of four-year academic high school Center Programs in their region.

Posted On 10 08, 2026

BOE Receives Update on School Closure and Consolidation Study

MCPS updated the Board of Education on the elementary and middle school closure and consolidation study — including revisiting the reasons why the work is necessary, how decisions will be made and how the community can participate.

Posted On 10 08, 2026

Middle School Program Changes Delayed One Year

MCPS is delaying any changes to the middle school Program of Study until the 2027-2028 school year, allowing additional time for review, engagement and potential implementation in the 2028-2029 school year.

Posted On 10 08, 2026

Glenallan Students Walk and Roll to School in Style

Glenallan Elementary School students kicked off the school day with a fun and festive celebration of National Walk and Roll to School Day.

Posted On 10 07, 2026

Let the Music Play! Marching Band Showcase Returns Oct. 24

Thirteen bands will participate in this year’s Marching Band Showcase, starting at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Albert Einstein High School.

Posted On 10 07, 2026

National Principals Month: Q&A with Olivia Bailey, Maryvale Elementary School

October is National Principals Month. Throughout the month, MCPS is recognizing the dedicated leaders who guide our schools and support students, staff and families every day.

Posted On 10 06, 2026

Poolesville Principal Earns State Award as Leadership Champion

Mark Carothers, principal at Poolesville High School, was given a Leadership Champion Award by the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP).

Posted On 10 01, 2026

Upcoming Closure & Consolidation Engagement Meetings: What to Expect

This week, we’re taking a closer look at the conversations we want to have with our community and what you can expect when you attend an engagement session.

Posted On 10 01, 2026

Closures & Consolidations: The Basics

This week, we’re taking the next step: a closer look at the conversations we want to have with our community and what you can expect when you attend an engagement session.

Posted On 10 01, 2026