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MEDIA ADVISORY: MCPS to Kick Off the 2025–2026 School Year with Back-to-School Fair on Aug. 23

(August 06, 2025)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will host its annual Back-to-School Fair at Westfield Wheaton mall on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free event will feature family-friendly acti ...(more)

MCPS Makes Urgent Improvements to Background Screening While Addressing Mischaracterizations in the Montgomery County Inspector General’s Findings

(August 04, 2025)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) regrets reporting another serious process issue that should have been addressed years ago. Today, MCPS is releasing a Background Screening Action Plan to correc ...(more)

MCPS Pickleball Diplomacy Delegation to be Honored Guests at the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C.

(July 31, 2025)

The delegation of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students, parents and staff members that participated in a pickleball exchange trip to China will be guests at the Embassy of the People's ...(more)

Media Advisory: Summer RISE Closing Ceremony Celebrates Students and Hosts

(July 22, 2025)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will host the closing ceremony for Summer RISE 2025 participants on Friday, July 25, 2025. The Summer RISE program provides rising juniors and seniors with h ...(more)

MCPS Athletics Premieres Documentary at Red Carpet Event Celebrating Pickleball Diplomacy

(July 12, 2025)

A documentary entitled Pickleball Diplomacy: Student-Athletes to Ambassadors has been released, following its premiere on July 12, 2025 as part of the first reunion of the delegation. The red-carpet p ...(more)

Media Access to Regular Season MCPS Athletic Events Continue to Require MCPS Issued Credentials

(July 02, 2025)

Previously Issued Credentials Remain Active / New Credentials Issued Only to Individuals Without Them Media credentialing ensures a safe environment for members of the press covering MCPS athletic ...(more)

Joint statement from the Montgomery County BOE and MCPS on today’s U.S. Supreme Court Decision

(June 27, 2025)

The following message was shared with the broader MCPS community following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision: Joint Statement from the Montgomery County Board of Education and Montgomery County ...(more)

MCPS Board of Education Adopts "MCPS Future Ready" 2025–2030 Strategic Plan

(June 11, 2025)

On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the Montgomery County Board of Education unanimously adopted the MCPS Future Ready 2025–2030 Strategic Plan for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The strategic ...(more)

Montgomery County Board of Education approves FY 2026 Operating Budget for Montgomery County Public Schools

(June 10, 2025)

On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the Montgomery County Board of Education approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Operating Budget for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). This action affirms a shared commit ...(more)

MCPS Graduation Ceremonies Begin May 28, Featuring Notable Speakers

(May 28, 2025)

Graduation season is here for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), with nearly 13,000 seniors set to receive their diplomas between Wednesday, May 28, and Thursday, June 12. Ceremonies will take p ...(more)

Council President Kate Stewart, MCPS Board of Education President Julie Yang and MCPS Superintendent Thomas W. Taylor announced a path forward regarding the MCPS budget for FY26.

(May 13, 2025)

Joint Statement from Board of Education President Julie Yang and Superintendent of Schools Thomas W. Taylor. Today marks an important moment for Montgomery County and our shared commitment to publi ...(more)

Twenty MCPS Students Receive National Merit Scholarships

(May 12, 2025)

Twenty MCPS students from five high schools have been awarded National Merit scholarships by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). These students are among 44 Maryland high school seni ...(more)

Updated Personal Mobile Device Regulation for Next School Year

(May 09, 2025)

Less phone time means more learning time ROCKVILLE, MD – May 9, 2025. MCPS has updated the guideline establishing clear procedures for the use of non-MCPS-issued personal mobile devices capab ...(more)

Montgomery County Public Schools Celebrates Outstanding Contributions to Education at Annual Honors Ceremony

(May 06, 2025)

The Montgomery County Board of Education and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) presented the 2025 Distinguished Service to Education Honors, recognizing the profound and lasting impact of indivi ...(more)

Fourteen MCPS Students Receive National Merit Corporate-Sponsored Scholarships

(April 24, 2025)

Fourteen MCPS students from seven high schools have been awarded National Merit corporate-sponsored scholarships financed by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. These students are among 28 hig ...(more)