MCPS Ushers in High School Varsity Pickleball
Pickleball is now a varsity sport at all 25 county high schools. Tuesday marked the official start of the season with seven matches. MCPS is believed to be the first… Read More
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State Judges Visit Schools for Reading & Robes Initiative
Maryland state judges visited three Title I schools in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), participating in the district’s first Reading & Robes initiative Tuesday morning. Wearing black robes, the judges… Read More
158 County Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the semifinalists in the 2025 competition Wednesday. 158 Montgomery County students, in both public and independent schools, were named National Merit semifinalists. They… Read More
Safety Briefing Addresses Security at High School Football Games
Friday marks the start of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) high school football season. On Wednesday, the County Executive’s media briefing reported on new safety coordination for the upcoming… Read More
MCPS Considering Weapon Detectors
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is considering weapon detectors for schools. MCPS Chief of Security and Compliance Marcus Jones — formerly the county’s police chief — said the school system… Read More
Pine Crest Elementary School Celebrates First Day of School With Block Party
MCM stopped by Pine Crest Elementary School in Silver Spring on Monday as students, staff and officials rang in the first day of school with a block party.
Students, Staff Return to Montgomery County Public Schools
The new academic year is now underway for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). At Albert Einstein High School, the marching band, student dancers and poms kicked off the year Monday… Read More
Back-to-School Fair Draws Families Ahead of School Year
Students return to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) for the new school year Monday, and MCPS held its annual back-to-school fair Saturday in Wheaton. This is the fair’s fifth year… Read More
MCM Presents ‘MCPS: What Happened, What’s Next’
On Monday, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) begins a new school year. But for many in the MCPS community, the 2023-24 academic year is still fresh in their minds. But… Read More
MCPS to Begin Pilot Program Curtailing Student Cellphone Use
In a report filed with the Board of Education (BOE) at Tuesday’s meeting, School Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor outlined a pilot program to put student cellphones under wraps during school.… Read More
MCPS’ Elimination of Chief Medical Officer Causes Concern
When the public school year gets under way in Montgomery County, parents, teachers, and students will notice some big changes. A $30 million budget shortfall forced the school system to… Read More
Longtime Educator, Board Member Dr. Judith Docca Passes Away
Dr. Judith Docca, who spent almost four decades as a teacher and principal with Montgomery County Public Schools before serving on the Board of Education, died Aug. 9. The resident… Read More