Did you know that MCPS graduates have earned the Maryland Seal of Biliteracy in more than 50 languages? This recognition celebrates students who are proficient in English and at least one other…
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Celebrating A 25-Year Legacy of Summer Learning and Growth
The Extended Learning Opportunities Summer Adventures in Learning (ELO SAIL) program recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with students, families, staff and community partners at Wheaton Woods Elementary School. For 25 years, ELO…
Drive for Supplies Helps Students Start the Year Ready
For 25 years, the MCPS Drive for Supplies has brought students, staff, families, and community partners together to support students while promoting sustainability. This year’s milestone event, held Friday, July 24, at…
Summer RISE Celebrates a Summer of Career Exploration
More than 1,000 students and 240 partner organizations were celebrated at the on Thursday, July 23 at Seneca Valley High School. During the event, students had the opportunity to network with host…
Who’s Behind the Mask? Montgomery Knolls Students Solve a Reading Mystery
What do a squirrel, a poodle, a llama and a lizard have in common? At Montgomery Knolls Elementary School, they were the mystery readers behind The Montgomery Knolls Masked Reader, a reading…
Student Transition Day Returns – Monday, Aug. 24
Student Transition Day is coming up Monday, Aug. 24. This marks the second year MCPS will kick off a new school year with Transition Day, a full-day initiative in the 2026–2027 calendar…
Keep Moving with Booked for the Summer
Want fun and easy ways to help your student stay active while building healthy habits, confidence, and important life skills this summer? Booked for the Summer has you covered. From a well-being…
Three MCPS Students Earn $120,000 Scholarships to Midland University
Three MCPS students have each been awarded $120,000 scholarship to Midland University after placing in the Top 5 of the National American Miss (NAM) Maryland and Virginia State Pageant. The competition was…
Blair Senior Earns Gold Medal in International Biology Competition
Kian Dhawan, a senior at Montgomery Blair High School, helped the U.S. team earn gold at the 37th International Biology Olympiad (IBO), held July 12–19 in Vilnius, Lithuania. The international competition brought…
Make Sure Your Student’s Immunizations Are Up to Date
Maryland law requires all students attending public schools to receive certain childhood vaccinations unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption. Students who do not meet Maryland’s immunization requirements may not…