Nearly 450 students were honored in a dual-enrollment recognition ceremony on May 19 at Montgomery College. These students graduated with a high school diploma and an associate degree through Montgomery College. Students…
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News and updates about Education in Montgomery County, Maryland
Students Earn Top Honors for Powerful Alcohol Prevention Messages
Students from Richard Montgomery High School and Herbert Hoover Middle School earned top honors in this year’s Keeping it Safe (KIS) Student Video Contest. The annual contest encourages teams to create 30-second…
Roberto Clemente MS Students Headed to National MESA Competition
Earlier this month, students from Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School, Roberto W. Clemente Middle School, Hallie Wells Middle School, John F. Kennedy High School and Paint Branch High School came together for…
Statement from MCPS on County Council Operating Budget Funding
Statement from MCPS on County Council Operating Budget Funding May 15, 2026 Today’s County Council vote provides much needed clarity regarding funding for our district. We appreciate the Council’s efforts in difficult…
Statement from Councilmember Will Jawando on the Devastating Cost of MCPS Funding Cuts – Mocofeed
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando issued the following statement: This morning, Superintendent Taylor sent the Council a document that should stop every one of us in our tracks. It lists, in granular…
Montgomery County Public Libraries to Kick Off Annual Summer Reading Challenge on Saturday, June 13 – Mocofeed
Pre-registration Begins Friday, May 15, Online and at All MCPL Branches Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will launch its 2026 Summer Reading Challenge on Saturday, June 13, with a countywide program designed…
Guidance Shared with School Leaders Regarding Immigration Enforcement Activity Off School Grounds
MCPS has provided school administrators with guidance and expectations for responding to immigration enforcement activity that may occur near school property, at school-sponsored events, or involving school transportation. The guidance focuses first…
Now You Know — The Power of Public Education
Have you ever thought about what makes public education so powerful? It’s the people. Every day, MCPS staff bring years of learning, training and experience into schools and offices. They teach, support…
22 MCPS Students Receive National Merit Scholarships
Twenty-two MCPS students from five high schools have been awarded National Merit scholarships by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). These students are among 50 Maryland high school seniors selected from a…
Seneca Valley HS Hosts First Environmental Careers and Stewardship Event
The Green Team club at Seneca Valley High School hosted Maryland Eco Heroes, the school’s first Environmental Careers and Stewardship event, connecting students with local environmental organizations focused on conservation, sustainability and…