Burtonsville Elementary School came to life in a creative way as fifth grade students hosted the school’s first-ever Living Wax Museum in honor of Black History Month. The idea was introduced by…
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Legacy in Action: MCPS Recognizes District’s Longest-Serving Staff at Black History Month Celebration
MCPS concluded its Black History Month celebrations by honoring some of the district’s longest-serving staff members at the Carver Educational Services Center. The event, titled “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” spotlighted…
Earning My Edge: A Student’s Take on Industry Certification
Students and alumni from Gaithersburg, Paint Branch and Kennedy are celebrating CTE Month by sharing their experiences! Hear firsthand how Career and Technical Education is shaping skills, inspiring futures, and opening doors….
Legacy in Action: How Natlie Jenifer Connects Ancestral History to Student Success
For Natlie Jenifer, a paraeducator at Odessa Shannon Middle School, education isn’t just a career path—it’s a family inheritance. While Jenifer’s official career with began in 2019, her connection to the classroom…
Councilmember Jawando to Host Three Education Budget Forums – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 From the Office of Councilmember Will Jawando Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando, chair of the Education and Culture Committee, will host three public forums to…
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services Announces Student Contests to Promote Alcohol-Free Celebrations – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS), in partnership with the Keeping It Safe (KIS) Coalition, is sponsoring two student contests to raise awareness about the…
CODE GREEN – NORMAL OPERATIONS for Tuesday, February 24
CODE GREEN – NORMAL OPERATIONS for Tuesday, February 24 February 23, 2026 CODE GREEN – NORMAL OPERATIONS for Tuesday, February 24 We’re Back! …except one school. Snow came but melted quickly and…
MCPS – CODE YELLOW – 2 HOUR DELAYED OPENING
MCPS – CODE YELLOW – 2 HOUR DELAYED OPENING February 22, 2026 CODE YELLOW – 2-HOUR DELAYED OPENING – MONDAY FEB. 23, 2026 Here we go again! As snow begins to fall…
Three High Schools to Pilot AI-Supported Safety Tool
As part of MCPS’ efforts to strengthen school safety, the district has launched a one-month pilot program with three high schools — Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Col. Zadok Magruder and Seneca Valley. The pilot…
Marking Period Update: Interims Available March 4
Students are getting closer to the halfway point of the third marking period. The marking period started on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The recent snow event impacted the number of days in the…