MCPS Planning Ahead for 2020-2021 School Year
Montgomery County Public Schools’ staff is drawing up numerous plans for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year, noted Deputy Superintendent Monifa McKnight during a Q and A with students on May… Read More
Education
24 Montgomery County Students Earn National Merit Scholarships
24 Montgomery County students have earned National Merit Scholarships in the latest round of awards from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Awardees were selected from more than 15,000 students nationwide… Read More
Council Discusses Postponing Renovations for South Lake Elementary School
The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously to approve several changes to the FY21-26 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) at a virtual meeting Tuesday. Funding was reduced in areas including road rehabilitation… Read More
Sandy Spring Teacher is a Contestant on JEOPARDY!
A Sandy Spring teacher is a contestant in the 2020 JEOPARDY! Teachers Tournament, according to a news release from the long-running TV game show. Anne Pulju is a 10-12th grade… Read More
MCPS Updates Plan for Phase III Online Learning, Kindergarten Registration
MCPS students have been engaged in virtual learning since March 30 and as the school year winds down, more information about future plans is becoming available. According to a letter sent… Read More
Hoy Lunes Arranca la Fase 3 del Aprendizaje en Línea de MCPS
La Fase 3 del aprendizaje en línea de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) comenzará el lunes, 18 de mayo, y finalizará el lunes, 15 de junio, así… Read More
MCPS to Host Show to Help Students Navigate College Admissions
Applying to college isn’t like is used to be due to the impact of the coronavirus. To assist high school juniors and their families, Montgomery County Public Schools launched a… Read More
Springbrook Student Named High School Journalist of the Year
A Springbrook High School senior won the Michael J. Powell High School Journalist of the Year from the MDDC Press Association, which represents print and online media in Maryland, Delaware… Read More
MCPS Will Include LGBTQ+ Elective Next School Year
Montgomery County Board of Education members unanimously approved adding a LGBTQ+ pilot course for high school students at its May 12 business meeting. The course will be offered as an… Read More
Montgomery College to Continue Virtual Classes Through The Summer
Montgomery College summer classes will begin June 8 and will continue as offcampus distance learning with both live and self-paced sessions. According to school President DeRionne Pollard, the second summer… Read More
High School Students Will Choose One Letter Up or ‘Pass’ Semester Grade
High school students will have the option to choose between a “pass” or a letter grade for their final semester grade, the Montgomery County Board of Education voted 7-1 on… Read More
Chance the Rapper Honors Montgomery County Teacher on Instagram
Chance the Rapper awarded a Hallie Wells Middle School teacher $30,000 during his Instagram Live Twilight Awards, which recognizes teachers who engage students in unique ways. Michael Doggett is an… Read More