MCPS student musicians Henry Golden, Donna Lee, Chloe Robertson and Issac Won will spend part of their summer performing and training alongside some of the nation’s top young musicians. Henry and Issac…
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Now You Know — Updated ParentVUE & StudentVUE Apps
Are you currently using the ParentVUE or StudentVUE apps? If so, you already know that these are powerful apps — that are now even better after a recent update. The updates make…
A Special Visit to Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School recently welcomed a very special guest with a direct connection to the school’s history. Jane Pyle Harriss, the 97-year-old daughter of the school’s namesake, Thomas W. Pyle,…
Cornerstone Ceremony Marks Completion of Student-Built House
A May 26 cornerstone ceremony marked the completion of the 44th house built by students in the construction trades programs at Thomas Edison High School of Technology and Seneca Valley High School,…
MLK Principal Wins Mark Mann Award
Brandi K. Overton, principal at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School, is this year’s winner of the Superintendent’s 2026 Mark Mann Excellence and Harmony Award, given for promoting academic excellence, positive…
Meet the 2026 MCPS Counselors of the Year
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,…
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…