Public School Year Extended
On Wednesday, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced on X the school year will now extend to Tuesday, June 17. The last 3 days of school will be designated as… Read More
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Cuts by Department of Education Impact School System
Late Friday afternoon, the Department of Education (DOE) sent letters to all 50 states announcing cuts to funding. On Monday of this week, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)… Read More
MCPS Athletes Gear Up For Pickleball Trip to China
31 student-athletes have been practicing their pickleball skills as well as learning Chinese culture in preparation for a three-city trip to China next month. From April 9-21, the Montgomery County… Read More
MCPS to Update School Status Early Thursday Morning
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) sent out a message at 4:50 p.m. regarding school on Thursday. According to the message, MCPS will monitor the weather (light snow is forecast) and… 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
Schools Closed Wednesday Due to Snow
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will close Wednesday as a winter storm is expected to bring up to six inches of snow. MCPS crews will work overnight and through the… 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
MCPS Monitoring Weather, Expecting to Make Decisions as ‘Early As Possible’
On Monday afternoon, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) alerted the community of possible impacts to the schedule for Tuesday and Wednesday: “MCPS is watching this week’s weather closely. We are… Read More
Damascus, Clarksburg and Seneca Valley Win County Poms Competitions
Cheers, soaring kicks and intense competition filled the gym as Damascus, Clarksburg and Seneca Valley high schools claimed victory at the 28th annual Poms County Competition, held Feb. 1 at… Read More
Superintendent Cancels Order for New Electric School Buses
Superintendent of Schools Thomas Taylor sent a letter to the contractor who supplies Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) with electric buses Friday. In the letter, Taylor canceled an upcoming order… Read More
13 MCPS Seniors Earn Full-Tuition QuestBridge Scholarships
Thirteen Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) seniors have earned full-tuition scholarships through QuestBridge, a national nonprofit that connects high-achieving, low-income students with top colleges and universities. Mahlet Ayele, a senior… Read More
LGBTQ+ Storybook Opt-Out Case Will Go to Supreme Court
Parents who want to opt their kids out of LGBTQ+ storybooks in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) curriculum will have their case heard by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court… Read More