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…
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News and updates about Education in Montgomery County, Maryland
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…
2026 Sustainability Poster Contest Winners
MCPS students and staff recently participated in the 2026 Sustainability Poster Contest. The focus of the contest was to increase awareness and demonstrate the importance of environmental sustainability, energy conservation, waste reduction…
Hispanic Alliance for Education Honors Distinguished Scholars
The Hispanic Alliance for Education (HAE) celebrated 27 high school seniors during its 30th annual Distinguished Hispanic Scholars Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, May 12. The event honored students for academic excellence, leadership…
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Councilmember Kate Stewart, Kensington Mayor Tracey Furman Celebrate Groundbreaking for Renovation of the Noyes Library for Young Children – Mocofeed
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Councilmember Kate Stewart, other County Councilmembers, Kensington Mayor Tracey Furman, and State and local elected officials hosted the community at a groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation…