More than 130 middle and high school students from across the district gathered at the Lathrop E. Smith Outdoor Environmental Education Center (Smith Center) for the Student Sustainability Summit, a day focused…
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Wheaton Engineering Students Work with Stephen Knolls Students on Designs
Seniors in Wheaton High School’s Engineering Capstone course recently brought their yearlong projects to Stephen Knolls School, where students tested the devices and provided feedback before the projects are finalized. The capstone…
Hallie Wells Wins MCDOT’s “Paint the Plow”
Hallie Wells Middle School earned first place in the Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s 2026 Paint the Plow contest. The school’s winning design, titled “Together,” features a blue snowplow decorated with people…
Montgomery Update: MCPS Budget Reductions, Primary Voting Information, and County Secures State Funding for Clean Energy Projects – Mocofeed
Dear Friends, A memorable moment this week was delivering the commencement speech to the graduating Class of 2026 at Albert Einstein High School. As a former teacher and Class of 1967 alumnus,…
New Child Care Loan Program Helps Create Nearly 200 Child Care Openings in Montgomery County – Mocofeed
New Montgomery County Celebrates First Cohort of Early Care and Education Facility Loan Program Awardees Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently celebrated the inaugural awardees of the County’s…
Wyngate Students Put Reading Skills to the Test in Book Battles Competition
Students at Wyngate Elementary School wrapped up an exciting season of Book Battles, an optional reading program that combined teamwork, friendly competition and a love of books. Twenty-nine students participated in the…
Wyngate Students Put Reading Skills to the Test in Book Battles Competition
Students at Wyngate Elementary School wrapped up an exciting season of Book Battles, an optional reading program that combined teamwork, friendly competition and a love of books. Twenty-nine students participated in the…
State Highlights Innovations in MCPS Gifted and Talented Programs
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has recognized MCPS as one of only four school systems featured in its 2025–2026 Gifted and Talented Impact Series, highlighting innovative approaches to advanced learning.The…
Academic Performance Update Shows Progress in Literacy and Mathematics
On Thursday, June 4, the Board of Education received a third-quarter academic performance update showing encouraging gains in literacy and mathematics as MCPS continues to focus on the goals of its Future…
Montgomery County Board of Education Adopts the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget, Prioritizing Classroom Instruction and Core Staffing
Montgomery County Board of Education Adopts the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget, Prioritizing Classroom Instruction and Core Staffing June 4, 2026 The following statement is from the Montgomery County Board of Education…