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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)