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Message from the Board of Education on the Passing of Dr. Judith Docca

(August 12, 2024)

The Montgomery County Board of Education regrets the passing of Dr. Judith (Judy) Docca, a former Board member, who passed away Friday, August 9. Dr. Docca served Montgomery County Public Schools for ...(more)

MEDIA ADVISORY: MCPS to Kick Off the 2024–2025 School Year with Back-to-School Fair on Aug. 24

(August 07, 2024)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is hosting its annual Back-to-School Fair at Westfield Wheaton mall on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This free event will feature family-friend ...(more)

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

(July 30, 2024)

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)

Media Advisory: Summer RISE Closing Ceremony Celebrates Students and Hosts

(July 23, 2024)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will host the closing ceremony for Summer RISE 2024 participants on Thursday, July 25.  The Summer RISE program provides rising juniors and seniors with ...(more)

MCPS to Launch Pickleball at All 25 High Schools This Fall

(July 22, 2024)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is pleased to announce the expansion of pickleball as a varsity sport during the fall 2024 season. Last fall, MCPS became the first school district in the count ...(more)

Thirteen MCPS Students Earn College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships

(July 16, 2024)

An additional thirteen Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students have earned college- and university-sponsored National Merit Scholarships in the final round of awards from the National Merit S ...(more)

Praneel Suvarna Sworn In as Student Member of the Board of Education

(July 01, 2024)

Praneel Suvarna, a rising senior at Clarksburg High School, was sworn in as the 47th Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) on Monday, July 1. Suvarna was sworn in by Karen A. Bushell, C ...(more)

Montgomery County Board of Education Appoints Marcus G. Jones as District Chief of Security and Compliance

(June 25, 2024)

The Montgomery County Board of Education today unanimously approved the appointment of Marcus G. Jones as Chief of Security and Compliance for Montgomery County Public Schools. Jones is currently s ...(more)

Board of Education Adopts $3.32 Billion Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025

(June 11, 2024)

Operating Budget Reflects $30 Million in Reductions to Meet Operating Costs Today, the Montgomery County Board of Education adopted a $3.32 billion operating budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, an in ...(more)

Teacher Staffing Update Shows Open Positions to Cover Impact of Class Size Increase / A Message from Montgomery County Public Schools

(June 10, 2024)

The following message was sent to all Montgomery County Public Schools employees. Dear MCPS Staff, Current and anticipated teacher vacancies, including resignations and retirements, are projecte ...(more)

Twenty-Two MCPS Students Earn College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships

(June 06, 2024)

Twenty-two Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students have earned college- and university-sponsored National Merit Scholarships in the latest round of awards from the National Merit Scholarship ...(more)

Tonight’s Girls’ Flag Football Student Skills Clinic Postponed Due to Possible Thunderstorms

(June 05, 2024)

Due to the forecasted thunderstorms for this afternoon and evening, today’s girls’ flag football clinic at Kennedy High School has been postponed and rescheduled for Monday, June 10. Me ...(more)

Montgomery County Public Schools to Host Student Skills Clinics Ahead of Inaugural Girls’ Flag Football Season, in Partnership with the Baltimore Ravens

(May 30, 2024)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Athletics is excited to pilot girls’ flag football as a varsity sport in the Fall 2024 season. MCPS has partnered with the Baltimore Ravens and Under Armo ...(more)

MCPS Graduation Ceremonies Kick Off May 29, Featuring Notable Speakers

(May 22, 2024)

More than 12,000 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students are expected to receive their high school diplomas during commencement ceremonies scheduled between Wednesday, May 29, and Wednesday, ...(more)

Board of Education to Hold Business Meeting, Thursday, May 23

(May 22, 2024)

The Board of Education will hold its business meeting on Thursday, May 23. A closed session will begin at 9:00 a.m. with public agenda items beginning at 3:30 p.m.  This will be the first meeting ...(more)