MCPS Updates Cell Phone Policy for 2025-2026
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has updated its cell phone policy for the next school year. Elementary and middle school students must keep their phones off and away during the… Read More
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Reservations Open in May For School and Government Facility Use
Residents who want to reserve public spaces for events, meetings or programs will soon have their chance, as the reservation window opens in early May. According to the Community Use… Read More
Educators Demand County Council ‘Fully Fund Our Schools’
Ahead of a budget public hearing Tuesday evening, teachers and parents rallied outside the county council building in Rockville to call on councilmembers to fully fund the proposed budget of… Read More
Elrich Says Proposed Property Tax Increase Would Fund Schools
During his annual operating budget presentation on Friday in Rockville, County Executive Marc Elrich proposed a 3.5 cent property tax rate increase that he says would fund schools. The recommendation… Read More
MCPS Unions Call for Full Funding of School Budget
School unions held a press conference Thursday to call on the county to fully fund the school board’s proposed operating budget. “What we are asking the county executive and the… Read More
Schools to Open on Time Thursday
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will open on time Thursday following Wednesday’s snow day. Before and after-school childcare programs and community use will go on as scheduled, according to MCPS.… Read More
Normal Dismissal Time for Schools Tuesday; Afternoon Activities Canceled
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will dismiss at the usual time Tuesday as snow is forecast in the afternoon, but after-school activities are canceled. According to MCPS, activities in the… Read More
In State of the State, Gov. Moore Pledges to Shrink Deficit, Grow Maryland
During his third State of the State, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pledged to improve schools, grow the workforce and increase affordable housing. He discussed his three pillars. They are investing… Read More
School Board Elects Yang as President, Rivera-Oven as Vice President
On Thursday, school board members elected Julie Yang to be board president and Grace Rivera-Oven to be vice president. Yang and Rivera-Oven, elected in 2022, were unanimously selected among the… 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