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…
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News and updates about Education in Montgomery County, Maryland
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…
Back to School Fair 2026
MCPS will host six regional Back-to-School Fairs for the kickoff of the 2026–2027 school year on Saturday, Aug. 22. Three fairs will be held in the morning and three will be in…
The Work Behind the Welcome Back
It’s less than seven weeks before the first day of school (Tuesday, Aug. 25) and we have a lengthy list of tasks to accomplish before then! Nearly 30 million square feet of…
Booked for the Summer: Explore Science and Social Studies
Booked for the Summer is your go-to guide to making the most of summer break! Packed with fun activities, learning opportunities and family resources, it’s designed to keep kids’ minds active and…
Get in the Game This Fall; Three Sports Clinics Will Offer Free Physicals
Registration for fall sports high school tryouts opens on ParentVue at noon on Monday, July 13. Fall athletic teams may begin tryouts on Wednesday, Aug. 12. If students are registered for summer…
Meet MCPS’ New Student Member of the Board: Leul Dawit
The Montgomery County Board of Education has formally installed Leul Dawit, a rising junior at Northwood High School, as its 49th Student Member of the Board (SMOB). As the student voice on…
Meet the Student Representing Maryland: Lorena Wu
Lorena Wu, a rising junior at Poolesville High School, was sworn in as the 2026-2027 Maryland Student Member of the Board (SMOB) on July 1 after being appointed by Maryland Gov. Wes…