During the Maryland State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (MSSDAR) Annual Awards Breakfast on March 21, Poolesville High School teacher Terry Turner was honored as the 2026 Maryland DAR Outstanding Teacher…
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One Student, 800,000 Voices: A Chat with Lorena Wu, Maryland’s Next State SMOB
Lorena Wu, a sophomore at Poolesville High School, was recently picked by Governor Wes Moore to be the next Maryland Student Member of the Board (SMOB) for the 2026–2027 school year. Lorena’s…
Montgomery County Board of Education Seeks Community Leaders and Communication Experts to Join Advisory Committee
Montgomery County community leaders and professionals with expertise in communication and engagement are invited to apply to join the Board of Education Advisory Committee on Communication and Community Engagement, a key initiative…
Living History: Hallie Wells Students Bring Influential Women to Life
Carla McNeal, Principal of Hallie Wells Middle School, wanted to bring Women’s History Month to life in a way that went beyond textbooks and videos. The idea for a “Women in Wax”…
Board of Education Approves School Boundaries and Regional Program Framework
Board of Education Approves School Boundaries and Regional Program Framework March 26, 2026 Rockville, MD – On March 26, 2026, the Montgomery County Board of Education approved new high school and middle…
Now You Know: Surveys
We want to hear from you! Earlier this year, MCPS implemented significant operational changes and shifts — affecting topics including grading, safety (including police in schools), the Student Code of Conduct, open…
The last day of school for MCPS students will be Thursday, June 18, 2026.
The last day of school for MCPS students will be Thursday, June 18, 2026. March 24, 2026 Today, the Maryland State Board of Education approved a resolution to approve our request to waive three days of…
From Silver Spring to World Stage: Students Engage with Kamala Harris at Model United Nations Conference
Students from Silver Spring International Middle School took their learning to the global stage at the National High School Model United Nations (NHSMUN) 2026 in New York City, held March 13–16. Joining…
Mark Carothers Honored as Statewide Leader in Student Advocacy
Mark Carothers, principal at Poolesville High School, has been named the Wayne Perry High School Principal of the Year by the Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC). This honor recognizes his outstanding…
Poolesville Community Day Sparks Excitement With Students
“Can we do this again?” When one elementary school student asked that question at the end of the Poolesville Cluster’s Student Community Day, organizers knew the event had been a success. When…