MCM talked to new School Board President Julie Yang on Monday about topics including her priorities, safety and security, student achievement, and hate in schools. This month, school board members… Read More
Three school board members reflected on their terms as they departed from the board on Monday. Rebecca Smondrowski served 12 years, Shebra Evans served eight years, and Lynne Harris served… Read More
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) graduating seniors can apply for a $10,000 scholarship by Jan. 24, 2025, according to MCPS’ X post. The MCPS Educational Foundation’s (MCPSEF) 2025 Ruth &… Read More
Extra Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) security personnel and police were on site at James H. Blake High School Friday following a fight Thursday that escalated. According to a letter… Read More
The Magnolia Companies partnered with the Good Samaritan Fund for the “Speak Up, Save a Life” video contest. The partnership raised the prize amounts and extended the contest’s due date.… Read More
During the Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) meeting Thursday, members are expected to approve multiple new pilot courses as well as designate three pilot financial courses as active courses.… Read More
A “Community Conversation” with County Executive Marc Elrich will now be held only online on Monday, Oct. 28, from 7-8:30 p.m., following a change in plans due to a building… Read More
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
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
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
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
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