Three staff members have been named 2026 Counselors of the Year. The trio — Laurenne Moreland, counselor at Bethesda Elementary School; Latisha Nelson, counselor at Lakelands Park Middle School, and Stephanie Powell,…
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Damascus Demo Day Highlights Adapted PE and Student Achievement
Damascus High School recently celebrated its annual Demo(nstration) Day, an adapted physical education event designed to showcase the skills students have built throughout the year. Organized by adapted physical education teacher Amanda…
Montgomery County Board of Education Seeks Applicants to Fill Vacancy on Ethics Panel
The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on its five-member Ethics Panel. The appointment is for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2026. Panel members serve…
Reaching for the Stars at Wood Acres
Wood Acres Elementary School students are reaching for the stars through a one-of-a-kind astronomy program powered by parent volunteers, hands-on learning and a decades-long tradition of exploration. The school is home to…
Wheaton Woods “Artivists” Use Creativity to Lead Change in Inaugural Showcase
Wheaton Woods Elementary School recently transformed into a vibrant gallery of self-expression for its inaugural Celebration of Arts, Culture & Creativity, titled “Our Art, Our Voices.” The showcase, a highlight of the…
Councilmember Evan Glass Pushes for Reforms to Montgomery County School Board – Mocofeed
Adding a County Executive representative to the school board would boost transparency and accountability Today Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass is calling for structural reforms to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and…
Board Approves Modest Price Adjustments to School Meals
On May 21, 2026, the Board of Education approved a recommended, phased increase in school meal prices, beginning in the 2026–2027 school year. The plan reflects the reality that food and labor…
MCPS Educational Foundation Awarded $2.3 Million in Scholarships During Evening of Excellence
The Educational Foundation (MCPSEF) recognized nearly 260 recipients and $2.5 million in scholarships and awards from 17 programs, including 226 recipients of the 2026 Ruth and Norman Rales-Patricia Baier O’Neill Scholarship Recognizing…
MCPS Educational Foundation Awarded $2.3 Million in Scholarships During Evening of Excellence
MCPS Educational Foundation Awarded $2.3 Million in Scholarships During Evening of Excellence May 21, 2026 Rockville, MD — The Educational Foundation (MCPSEF) recognized nearly 260 recipients and $2.5 million in scholarships and…
My Future Fairs Help Families Explore New High School Options
Families of Grade 7 students are invited to attend My Future Fair information sessions to learn more about the high school options available in MCPS. Beginning in fall 2027, MCPS will launch…