Last month, two MCPS choirs represented the district at the American Choral Directors Association Eastern Regional Conference in Providence, Rhode Island. The Cabin John Middle School Advanced Choir, directed by Min Nam,…
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase Student Art Showcased in Patricia B. O’Neill Board Room
In celebration of Youth Arts Month, members of the Board of Education marked the opening of the Patricia B. O’Neill Student Art Gallery. The inaugural installation features artwork created by students from…
MCPS CODE BLUE – EARLY DISMISSAL – MARCH 16, 2026
MCPS CODE BLUE – EARLY DISMISSAL – MARCH 16, 2026 March 15, 2026 UPDATE: CODE BLUE – The Weather Forecast Is Getting More Serious! EARLY DISMISSAL for Monday, March 16 The National…
Sunday (3/15) Important Message: Watching the Weather!
Sunday (3/15) Important Message: Watching the Weather! March 15, 2026 School will open On-Time for Monday, March 16, with an announcement about any updates to the school day Monday morning We are…
Boundary Studies and School Construction Update: Let’s Break it Down — What Families Should Know
continues to advance important planning related to school boundaries and long-term facility investments. During the March 12 Board of Education Spring Facilities and Boundaries work session, district leaders reviewed updates, including alternative…
Now You Know: PreK and Kindergarten Registration
Are you the parent of a 3- to 5-year-old who’s ready to get started with MCPS? Prekindergarten and Head Start help 4-year-olds — and some 3-year-olds — build early skills in reading,…
Hundreds of Students Showcase Research at County History Day
About 430 students from MCPS middle and high schools took part in the Montgomery County History Day competition on March 7 at Sligo Middle School. This competition started in 2016 and has…
Making History: Four MCPS Standouts Earn 2026 County Leadership Honors
Three MCPS students and one teacher have been named recipients of the 2026 Women Making History Award, an honor presented by the Montgomery County Commission for Women in partnership with Montgomery Women….
Students Celebrate International Women’s Day at Third Annual EmpowHERed Leaders’ Summit
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the MCPS Department of Student Leadership and Activities and MoCo EmpowHER hosted the third annual EmpowHERed Leaders’ Summit on March 6. The event brought together 160…
Celebration Express: MCPS Surprises 11 Top Employees Across the County
MCPS honored 11 of its top employees during surprise celebrations today. Aboard the Celebration Express, Superintendent Thomas Taylor, Board of Education members and association leadership visited schools and worksites across the county,…