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Board Approves 2011–2012 Calendar, Discusses Math Work Group Report

(November 09, 2010)

   The Montgomery County Board of Education met on Tuesday, Nov. 9, and, among other items, approved the calendar for the 2011–2012 school year and discussed an update on the K–12 Mathemat ...(more)

Parent Guide Helps Families Navigate School System

(November 08, 2010)

   Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has launched its new Parent Guide—an online, multimedia source packed with information about the school system.    The Parent Guide is a ...(more)

Shoppers at Germantown Walmart can "Ask MCPS" this Saturday

(November 05, 2010)

   Shoppers at the Germantown Walmart can get much more than what's on their shopping list this Saturday--they can get important information about their schools.    Staff from Mo ...(more)

Capital Budget Request Lays Groundwork for Future Growth

(October 28, 2010)

   Superintendent of Schools Jerry D. Weast is proposing only minor adjustments to the current Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2012, including $6.5 million to replace agin ...(more)

New Elementary School in Rockville to be Studied

(October 27, 2010)

   The construction of a new elementary school in Rockville will be studied as part of Superintendent of Schools Jerry D. Weast’s Capital Improvements Program (CIP) recommendation for Fiscal ...(more)

Board of Education Discusses Student Instructional Program

(October 26, 2010)

ROCKVILLE, MD—The Montgomery County Board of Education met on Monday, October 25, and, among other items, discussed the Student Instructional Program Planning and Implementation process. The Board als ...(more)

MCPS Students Advance in Siemens Science Competition

(October 25, 2010)

   Ten Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students have been named regional finalists or semifinalists in the prestigious Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology.  &n ...(more)

Montgomery County Board of Education to meet October 25

(October 22, 2010)

The Montgomery County Board of Education will meet on Monday, October 25, 2010, in the Board Meeting Room at the Carver Educational Services Center, 850 Hungerford Drive, in Rockville. The public port ...(more)

One of Nation's Best, MCPS Wins $250,000 in College Scholarships

(October 19, 2010)

   Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) was named one of the five best urban school districts in the nation Tuesday by the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, earning $250,000 in college sch ...(more)

Board of Education Discusses Enrollment, Approves Master Plan

(October 13, 2010)

ROCKVILLE, MD—The Montgomery County Board of Education met on Tuesday, October 12, and, among other items, discussed an update on enrollment and the Capital Improvements Program and gave final approva ...(more)

Board of Education Seeks Applicant for Advisory Committee

(October 12, 2010)

   The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking one community member to serve on its Family Life and Human Development Advisory Committee. The committee serves in an advisory capacity ...(more)

MCPS Fifth Graders to Attend National Philharmonic Concerts at Strathmore

(October 11, 2010)

   The Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda opens its doors to all fifth grade students from Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) on October 12, 13 and 14, 2010 for free student c ...(more)

MCPS Students Are Top Performers on Advanced Placement Exams

(October 08, 2010)

   A record number of Montgomery County Public Schools students were among the nation’s top performers on Advanced Placement (AP) exams last spring.    A total of 5,228 MCP ...(more)

Achievement Remains High for MCPS on High School Assessments

(October 05, 2010)

  Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students again scored at very high levels on the Maryland High School Assessments (HSA), with more than 94 percent meeting requirements by passing all fo ...(more)

Graduation Rate Rises to 90 Percent for Class of 2010

(October 05, 2010)

Rate Jumps for 24 of 25 MCPS High Schools    The graduation rate for Montgomery County Public Schools increased to 90 percent in 2010, spurred by dramatic gains among the district’s Af ...(more)