As the final bell rings on the 2025-2026 school year, our most important job is to celebrate. We made it! To our students, and especially the remarkable Class of 2026: congratulations on…
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Now You Know — Happy Summer!
Can you believe the school year is already over? Way to go students for finishing the school year strong! So, what happens now — does MCPS just pause for summer? Not quite!…
Now You Know — Happy Summer!
Can you believe the school year is already over? Way to go students for finishing the school year strong! So, what happens now — does MCPS just pause for summer? Not quite!…
Galway Elementary School Celebrates the Launch of the Judy Center Early Learning Hub
The Judy Center Early Learning Hub at Galway Elementary School celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 17. Students, staff and community members attended the event, including Board of…
MCPS Collaboration Wins National Award
The Washington, D.C. Japanese American Citizens League and the MCPS elementary social studies team collaborated on a graphic novel examining the history and contributions of Japanese Americans. The novel recently won the…
Mathletes Excel: Four MCPS Students Compete on National Stage
Four MCPS students represented Maryland at the National Mathcounts competition in Orlando, Fla. Mathcounts is a national program that provides middle school students the opportunity to participate in live contests alongside and…
MCPS Honors Outstanding Educators and Leaders Supporting Emergent Multilingual Learners
Annually, MCPS’ Division of Multilingual Education recognizes educators and school leaders who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the success of Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLs). The English Language Development Awards (ELD) honor individuals who…
Five MCPS Students Earn National Recognition in America’s Field Trip Contest
Five MCPS students have been recognized in the national America’s Field Trip essay contest, a signature educational program of America250, the bipartisan organization established by Congress to lead the commemoration of the…
Wheaton High School Student and Educator Selected for Bezos Scholars Program
Wheaton High School rising senior Keraud Bika and media specialist Laura Ellis were selected as part of the 2026 Bezos Scholars Program Cohort. Bezos Scholars are a cohort of 12 rising high…
Wheaton High School Student and Educator Selected for Bezos Scholars Program
Wheaton High School rising senior Keraud Bika and media specialist Laura Ellis were selected as part of the 2026 Bezos Scholars Program Cohort. Bezos Scholars are a cohort of 12 rising high…