Media Advisory: Contributions to Montgomery County Public Education to be Recognized at Distinguished Service Honors May 1, 2026 Rockville, Md. –The Montgomery County Board of Education and (MCPS) will host the annual…
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News and updates about Education in Montgomery County, Maryland
Fueling Academic Excellence: MCPS Honors 2026 ‘School Lunch Heroes’
On Friday, May 1, MCPS teamed up with schools nationwide to celebrate School Lunch Hero Day. The day provided a great opportunity to give a shout-out to the essential team members who…
MCPS Updates Gender Identity Guidelines
In alignment with Maryland law, MCPS prohibits bullying, harassment, intimidation and discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation and gender identity. Due to recent legal developments, MCPS has updated its Gender Identity Guidelines,…
MCAP Testing Underway: Supporting Student Success Through May
State testing for the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) is now underway. Testing began April 28 and continues through May. These end-of-year assessments measure what students know, understand and can do after…
MCPS Student Artists Recognized at Annual Waste Reduction-Reuse-Recycling Poster Contest Ceremony
MCPS student artists were recognized at the 2026 Waste Reduction–Reuse–Recycling Poster Contest Ceremony, hosted by the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection. The annual contest celebrates K–12 students who use their creativity…
Determination in Motion
Students from Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School’s autism program joined their peers from Longview School to participate in the TRYathlon, a whole-school event celebrating the hard work and dedication of its students…
MCPS Celebrates School Bus Driver Appreciation Day: Going the Extra Mile for Every Student
Our bus operators are often the first and last MCPS faces our students see each day, and their dedication ensures a safe, welcoming and reliable start to the learning process. On Tuesday,…
MCPS Secures $6 Million Grant to Turn School Staff into Licensed Teachers
MCPS Secures $6 Million Grant to Turn School Staff into Licensed Teachers April 24, 2026 Rockville, Md. — (MCPS) has received a $6 million Maryland Grow Your Own Educators grant from the…
Flower Hill’s Fine Named National Distinguished Principal of the Year
Dr. Josh Fine, principal at Flower Hill Elementary School in Gaithersburg, has been named the National Distinguished Principal of the Year by the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals. In 2025, Fine…
Now You Know: Finish the School Year Strong
As we head into the final stretch of the school year, students have been engaging with practice questions during class to become familiar with the format and tools used on the Maryland…