Two elementary school teachers were honored with the Shirley J. Lowrie “Thank You for Teaching” Awards this year — Charles Silberman, P.E. teacher at Rolling Terrace Elementary School, and Julee Lipsman, a…
Montgomery County Public Schools Celebrates Outstanding Contributions to Education at Annual Honors Ceremony
Celebrates Outstanding Contributions to Education at Annual Honors Ceremony May 5, 2026 The Montgomery County Board of Education and (MCPS) presented the 2026 Distinguished Service to Education Honors, recognizing the profound and…
Serving Up Skills at Cannon Road ES for National PE and Sport Week
In celebration of National Physical Education and Sport Week, is highlighting the many ways physical education empowers students to build confidence, stay active and develop lifelong skills. At Cannon Road Elementary School,…
Making Waves at Piney Branch ES for National PE and Sport Week
In celebration of National Physical Education and Sport Week, is highlighting the many ways physical education empowers students to build confidence, stay active and develop lifelong skills. At Piney Branch Elementary School,…
Media Advisory: Contributions to Montgomery County Public Education to be Recognized at Distinguished Service Honors
Media Advisory: Contributions to Montgomery County Public Education to be Recognized at Distinguished Service Honors May 1, 2026 Rockville, Md. –The Montgomery County Board of Education and (MCPS) will host the annual…
Fueling Academic Excellence: MCPS Honors 2026 ‘School Lunch Heroes’
On Friday, May 1, MCPS teamed up with schools nationwide to celebrate School Lunch Hero Day. The day provided a great opportunity to give a shout-out to the essential team members who…
MCPS Updates Gender Identity Guidelines
In alignment with Maryland law, MCPS prohibits bullying, harassment, intimidation and discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation and gender identity. Due to recent legal developments, MCPS has updated its Gender Identity Guidelines,…
MCAP Testing Underway: Supporting Student Success Through May
State testing for the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) is now underway. Testing began April 28 and continues through May. These end-of-year assessments measure what students know, understand and can do after…
MCPS Student Artists Recognized at Annual Waste Reduction-Reuse-Recycling Poster Contest Ceremony
MCPS student artists were recognized at the 2026 Waste Reduction–Reuse–Recycling Poster Contest Ceremony, hosted by the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection. The annual contest celebrates K–12 students who use their creativity…
Determination in Motion
Students from Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School’s autism program joined their peers from Longview School to participate in the TRYathlon, a whole-school event celebrating the hard work and dedication of its students…