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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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
Repeated Hate Vandalism a ‘Serious Problem,’ Elrich Says After Graffiti Found at 4 Schools
County Executive Marc Elrich spoke on multiple instances of “deeply disturbing” hate vandalism discovered at schools Monday. The vandalism was found at four schools: Churchill High School in Potomac, Wootton… Read More
Maryland’s Education System Ranked Third in Nation
Maryland has the third best school system in the nation, according to finance website WalletHub. WalletHub’s study compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across two categories and… Read More
New MCPS Superintendent’s ‘Top Priority Right Now is to Listen’
Dr. Thomas Taylor recently started his new position as the superintendent for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). MCM talked with Taylor in his office on Thursday to hear his plans… Read More
In New Position, Jones Aims to Clarify Role of Officers in Schools
In his new position with the school system, Police Chief Marcus Jones aims to clarify the role of police in schools. Jones will retire from the county police department next… Read More
‘We Need to Start With Trust’: New School Superintendent Ready for New Challenge
Dr. Thomas Taylor, a Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School graduate and current superintendent of Stafford County Public Schools in Virginia, is set to be the next superintendent of Montgomery County Public… Read More
School Board Names MCPS Alum as Next Superintendent
On Monday, the school board named Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) alum Dr. Thomas Taylor to be the next superintendent of the school system. “The culture that I would like… Read More
‘There Are No Winners In This Budget’: School Board Members Pass Budget With Concerns
School Board Member Shebra Evans said, “There are no winners” in the budget approved Tuesday for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The board voted to approve a $3.32 billion operating… Read More
‘Not The Way To Run A School System’: Councilmembers Criticize School Board for Potential Layoffs
On Thursday, the county council approved a $7.1 billion operating budget, including $3.3 billion for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The vote came as councilmembers just found out the school… Read More