No School for MCPS on Monday
Montgomery County Public Schools will be closed again on Monday per a text message sent at 3:45 p.m. on Sunday. By way of explanation MCPS issued a follow up press… Read More
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Snow and ice block county bus stops, disrupt public transit
Days after a major winter storm swept through the county, many bus stops and sidewalks remain blocked by snow and ice, forcing riders to wait in the street and step… Read More
Parents, Students Rally for Silver Spring International Middle School
Parents and students want to save Silver Spring International Middle School after the Montgomery County Public Schools superintendent announced plans to close the campus. In his plan Superintendent Thomas Taylor,… Read More
Parents Share Concerns on Proposed Closure of Silver Spring International Middle School
A growing number of parents and students are speaking out about their concerns about a proposal to eventually close down Silver Spring International Middle School, a nearly 100-year-old campus located… Read More
11-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Struck by School Bus
Update: The girl who was fatally struck by a school bus Thursday has been identified as 11-year-old Summer Lim. An 11-year-old girl died Thursday after she was struck by a… Read More
Students Attend First-Ever Transition Day
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) had its first-ever Transition Day to start off the school year. Kindergarteners, third graders, sixth graders, high school freshmen, and students going to a new… Read More
Pre-K and Head Start Fall 2025 Applications Open
Applications for pre-K and Head Start programs for the Fall 2025 term are now open and available for children of families below certain income thresholds, according to Montgomery County Public… Read More
Applications Open for MCPS Virtual Program for Students With Medical Needs
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has opened applications for a new virtual learning program designed for students with long-term medical needs. The school system had a virtual academy—the Montgomery Virtual… Read More
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
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
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