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Pickleball Diplomacy: Welcoming Students from China
Continuing our cultural exchange, MCPS students welcomed visiting students from China. They participated in pickleball matches and tours of Baltimore and D.C. Watch how shared experiences brought students together across borders. Advertisement…
Honoring Our Best, Building What’s Next: A New Vision for Program Excellence and Equity in MCPS
MCPS is proposing a transformative new model for our local and regional programs, launching in the 2027-2028 school year. This vision marks a fundamental shift from a model of scarcity to one…
MCPS Adopts Enhanced Safety Protocols to Improve Emergency Response
MCPS Adopts Enhanced Safety Protocols to Improve Emergency Response September 4, 2025 (MCPS) is implementing an enhanced security protocol to respond to emergency and crisis situations, ensuring the safety of students, families…
Next Round of Boundary Study Options Meetings Set for October
The MCPS community is invited to participate in upcoming public information meetings for the reopening of Charles W. Woodward High School boundary study and the opening of Crown High School and the…
Rear Admiral Pottenburgh Visits MCPS NJROTC Units, Inspires Future Leaders
Navy Rear Admiral John Pottenburgh, Commander of the Naval Service Training Command, visited ’ (MCPS) Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) programs at Paint Branch, John F. Kennedy, Gaithersburg and Seneca…
🔥 They’re On Fire! — Week 1 of the MCPS Fire Ribbon Recognition Takes Off Across the District
MCPS has officially sparked something new — and it’s spreading fast. The MCPS Fire Ribbon — also known as the Unleashing Potential Award — launched this week, and in just a few…
Montgomery County Police and UMGC Launch Educational Partnership
Skip to main content Montgomery County Police and UMGC Launch Educational Partnership For Immediate Release: Thursday, August 28, 2025 Advertisement – By Authority of Friends of Andrew Friedson Rose Hacking, Treasurer Gaithersburg,…
More Opportunities for Every Student: Secondary Program Updates
As MCPS continues to consider changes to secondary programs, the district realizes that families and students may have questions. MCPS is considering changes to make programming more abundant, accessible and equitable across…
Be Aware of Safety Updates Ahead of Fall Sports Opening Night on Sept. 3
MCPS is committed to promoting a safe and welcoming environment for student-athletes, coaches, spectators and our communities. Opening night for the fall sports season is Wednesday, Sept. 3. The MCPS Athletics Safety…