Student Transition Day is coming up Monday, Aug. 24. This marks the second year MCPS will kick off a new school year with Transition Day, a full-day initiative in the 2026–2027 calendar…
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News and updates about Education in Montgomery County, Maryland
Keep Moving with Booked for the Summer
Want fun and easy ways to help your student stay active while building healthy habits, confidence, and important life skills this summer? Booked for the Summer has you covered. From a well-being…
Three MCPS Students Earn $120,000 Scholarships to Midland University
Three MCPS students have each been awarded $120,000 scholarship to Midland University after placing in the Top 5 of the National American Miss (NAM) Maryland and Virginia State Pageant. The competition was…
Blair Senior Earns Gold Medal in International Biology Competition
Kian Dhawan, a senior at Montgomery Blair High School, helped the U.S. team earn gold at the 37th International Biology Olympiad (IBO), held July 12–19 in Vilnius, Lithuania. The international competition brought…
Make Sure Your Student’s Immunizations Are Up to Date
Maryland law requires all students attending public schools to receive certain childhood vaccinations unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption. Students who do not meet Maryland’s immunization requirements may not…
Booked for the Summer: Get Ready for Your “What’s Next”
Booked for the Summer is your digital roadmap to staying connected and engaged this summer. This week, be sure to check out the college and career summer workshops for high school students….
IGNITE Summer School Keeps Learning Alive Through Hands-On Discovery
Middle school students in the IGNITE Summer School program are spending their summer mornings exploring science, solving math challenges, discovering future careers and learning alongside their peers. “I really enjoy the fun…
Montgomery County Council Education and Culture Committee Meeting on July 16, 2026 – Mocofeed
The Education and Culture (EC) Committee will meet on Thursday, July 16 at 1:30 p.m. to receive an update on the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County Cultural Plan. The members…
Four MCPS Graduates Earn 2026 Dunkin’ DMV Regional Scholarships
Four graduates are among 50 students across Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia selected to receive a 2026 Dunkin’ DMV Regional Scholarship. Presented by Dunkin’ and its DMV-area franchisees in partnership with…
Three MCPS Students Earn College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships
An additional three (MCPS) students have earned college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships in the final round of awards from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), bringing the total number of MCPS Merit scholars…