Five MCPS students have been recognized in the national America’s Field Trip essay contest, a signature educational program of America250, the bipartisan organization established by Congress to lead the commemoration of the…
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Wheaton High School Student and Educator Selected for Bezos Scholars Program
Wheaton High School rising senior Keraud Bika and media specialist Laura Ellis were selected as part of the 2026 Bezos Scholars Program Cohort. Bezos Scholars are a cohort of 12 rising high…
Wheaton High School Student and Educator Selected for Bezos Scholars Program
Wheaton High School rising senior Keraud Bika and media specialist Laura Ellis were selected as part of the 2026 Bezos Scholars Program Cohort. Bezos Scholars are a cohort of 12 rising high…
Free Summer Meals Begin June 23 at More Than 100 MCPS Sites
Thousands of Montgomery County children will receive free, nutritious meals as part of the MCPS Summer Food Service Program. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the MCPS Summer Food Service Program…
Free Summer Meals Begin June 23 at More Than 100 MCPS Sites
Thousands of Montgomery County children will receive free, nutritious meals as part of the MCPS Summer Food Service Program. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the MCPS Summer Food Service Program…
Now You Know — Summer Reading
While everyone is looking forward to some rest and relaxation this summer, learning doesn’t have to stop when the last bell rings. Want an easy way to keep learning all summer long?…
Hallie Wells Middle School in Clarksburg Named Winner of Montgomery County’s ‘Paint the Plow’ Contest Celebrating Public Works Week – Mocofeed
Hallie Wells Middle School in Clarksburg was selected as the first-place winner of the Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) “Paint the Plow” snowplow naming contest. The school’s winning design, titled “Together,” featured a blue snowplow…
Reading Takes Center Stage at Kensington Parkwood’s Literacy Day
Literacy Day is an annual event at Kensington Parkwood Elementary School, designed to celebrate the joy of reading in all students. The event was organized and coordinated by reading specialist Merna Fam….
Barnsley Student Wins Third in National Essay Contest
Gianna Gerner, fourth grader at Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School, won third place in the “Imagine the Future: America at 300” national essay contest (for grades K–5). As the U.S. turns 250…
MCPS Teacher of the Year Michelle Elie Recognized by the State
MCPS Teacher of the Year Michelle Elie joined other county Teacher of the Year finalists for the 2027 Maryland Teachers of the Year State Board Ceremony. Elie was joined by Montgomery Blair…