Thousands of Montgomery County children will receive free, nutritious meals as part of the MCPS Summer Food Service Program. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the MCPS Summer Food Service Program…
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News and updates about Education in Montgomery County, Maryland
Now You Know — Summer Reading
While everyone is looking forward to some rest and relaxation this summer, learning doesn’t have to stop when the last bell rings. Want an easy way to keep learning all summer long?…
Hallie Wells Middle School in Clarksburg Named Winner of Montgomery County’s ‘Paint the Plow’ Contest Celebrating Public Works Week – Mocofeed
Hallie Wells Middle School in Clarksburg was selected as the first-place winner of the Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) “Paint the Plow” snowplow naming contest. The school’s winning design, titled “Together,” featured a blue snowplow…
Reading Takes Center Stage at Kensington Parkwood’s Literacy Day
Literacy Day is an annual event at Kensington Parkwood Elementary School, designed to celebrate the joy of reading in all students. The event was organized and coordinated by reading specialist Merna Fam….
Barnsley Student Wins Third in National Essay Contest
Gianna Gerner, fourth grader at Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School, won third place in the “Imagine the Future: America at 300” national essay contest (for grades K–5). As the U.S. turns 250…
MCPS Teacher of the Year Michelle Elie Recognized by the State
MCPS Teacher of the Year Michelle Elie joined other county Teacher of the Year finalists for the 2027 Maryland Teachers of the Year State Board Ceremony. Elie was joined by Montgomery Blair…
Students “Think Global, Act Local” at Sustainability Summit
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…
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,…