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Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Outlines Strategic Roadmap and Previews FY 2026 Operating Budget Plan

(December 05, 2024)

Rockville, MD – Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Thomas W. Taylor presented a strategic roadmap for the district’s future to the Board of Education on December 5, 202 ...(more)

Montgomery County Board of Education Approves 2025-2026 School Calendar

(December 05, 2024)

Rockville, MD – The Montgomery County Board of Education approved the traditional and innovative school year calendars for the 2025-2026 school year at today’s meeting. Key Highlights ...(more)

Maryland State Report Card Shows 93.6% of MCPS Schools Score 3 or Higher on Annual Star Rating

(December 03, 2024)

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) released its 2024 Maryland Report Card, which measures the success of schools and identifies areas for improvement for state, district and school-leve ...(more)

Statement Regarding Recommended FY26 Capital Budget and Amendments to the FY 2025-30 Capital Improvements Program

(October 23, 2024)

Earlier this week, Montgomery County Public Schools submitted the Superintendent’s Recommended FY 2026 Capital Budget and Amendments to the FY 2025–2030 Capital Improvements Program to the ...(more)

MEDIA ADVISORY: White House Drug Policy Director to Visit John F. Kennedy High School as Part of National Drug Prevention Month

(October 07, 2024)

White House Drug Policy Director and Maryland Lt. Governor to Travel to John F. Kennedy High School to Discuss Efforts to Address the Overdose Epidemic and Save Lives On Wednesday, October 9, White ...(more)

Two Montgomery County Public Schools Named National Blue Ribbon Schools

(September 23, 2024)

Rockville, MD – Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is proud to announce that Bells Mill Elementary School and Woodfield Elementary School have been recognized as 2024 National Blue Ribbon S ...(more)

Montgomery County Public Schools Show Consistent Performance in 2023-2024 MCAP Results

(August 28, 2024)

  The 2023-2024 MCAP results reflect consistent performance by MCPS students, with improvements in eight out of 14 assessments compared to the previous year.  Montgomery County Public ...(more)

Montgomery County Public Schools Welcomes Students for the 2024-2025 School Year

(August 26, 2024)

District begins the school year with new buildings, strong staffing and new leadership Rockville, Md., August 26, 2024 – Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is thrilled to welcome student ...(more)

Montgomery County Public Schools to Kick Off the 2024–2025 School Year with Back-to-School Fair

(August 19, 2024)

Wheaton, MD (August 19, 2024) – Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will celebrate the start of the new school year with its annual Back-to-School Fair on Saturday, August 24, from 10 a.m.&n ...(more)

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)