MCPS CODE BLUE – EARLY DISMISSAL – MARCH 16, 2026 March 15, 2026 UPDATE: CODE BLUE – The Weather Forecast Is Getting More Serious! EARLY DISMISSAL for Monday, March 16 The National…
Category: Education
News and updates about Education in Montgomery County, Maryland
Sunday (3/15) Important Message: Watching the Weather!
Sunday (3/15) Important Message: Watching the Weather! March 15, 2026 School will open On-Time for Monday, March 16, with an announcement about any updates to the school day Monday morning We are…
Boundary Studies and School Construction Update: Let’s Break it Down — What Families Should Know
continues to advance important planning related to school boundaries and long-term facility investments. During the March 12 Board of Education Spring Facilities and Boundaries work session, district leaders reviewed updates, including alternative…
Now You Know: PreK and Kindergarten Registration
Are you the parent of a 3- to 5-year-old who’s ready to get started with MCPS? Prekindergarten and Head Start help 4-year-olds — and some 3-year-olds — build early skills in reading,…
Hundreds of Students Showcase Research at County History Day
About 430 students from MCPS middle and high schools took part in the Montgomery County History Day competition on March 7 at Sligo Middle School. This competition started in 2016 and has…
Making History: Four MCPS Standouts Earn 2026 County Leadership Honors
Three MCPS students and one teacher have been named recipients of the 2026 Women Making History Award, an honor presented by the Montgomery County Commission for Women in partnership with Montgomery Women….
Students Celebrate International Women’s Day at Third Annual EmpowHERed Leaders’ Summit
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the MCPS Department of Student Leadership and Activities and MoCo EmpowHER hosted the third annual EmpowHERed Leaders’ Summit on March 6. The event brought together 160…
Celebration Express: MCPS Surprises 11 Top Employees Across the County
MCPS honored 11 of its top employees during surprise celebrations today. Aboard the Celebration Express, Superintendent Thomas Taylor, Board of Education members and association leadership visited schools and worksites across the county,…
Knowledge Is Power: Middle Schoolers Compete at MoCo Black History 365 Knowledge Bowl
Last month, twelve middle schools gathered for the 2nd Annual MoCo Black History 365 Knowledge Bowl at Montgomery College Rockville Campus, Theatre Arts Building. “The Knowledge Bowl reinforces a central message: Black…
March 3 Facilities Work Session Highlights: What the Data Really Show
On Tuesday, March 3, the Board of Education held the Spring Facilities and Boundaries Work Session #2 on the Superintendent’s Recommended FY 2027–2032 Capital Improvements Program (CIP), continuing a data-driven discussion about…