Burtonsville Elementary School came to life in a creative way as fifth grade students hosted the school’s first-ever Living Wax Museum in honor of Black History Month. The idea was introduced by…
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Legacy in Action: MCPS Recognizes District’s Longest-Serving Staff at Black History Month Celebration
MCPS concluded its Black History Month celebrations by honoring some of the district’s longest-serving staff members at the Carver Educational Services Center. The event, titled “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” spotlighted…
Earning My Edge: A Student’s Take on Industry Certification
Students and alumni from Gaithersburg, Paint Branch and Kennedy are celebrating CTE Month by sharing their experiences! Hear firsthand how Career and Technical Education is shaping skills, inspiring futures, and opening doors….
Legacy in Action: How Natlie Jenifer Connects Ancestral History to Student Success
For Natlie Jenifer, a paraeducator at Odessa Shannon Middle School, education isn’t just a career path—it’s a family inheritance. While Jenifer’s official career with began in 2019, her connection to the classroom…
CODE GREEN – NORMAL OPERATIONS for Tuesday, February 24
CODE GREEN – NORMAL OPERATIONS for Tuesday, February 24 February 23, 2026 CODE GREEN – NORMAL OPERATIONS for Tuesday, February 24 We’re Back! …except one school. Snow came but melted quickly and…
MCPS – CODE YELLOW – 2 HOUR DELAYED OPENING
MCPS – CODE YELLOW – 2 HOUR DELAYED OPENING February 22, 2026 CODE YELLOW – 2-HOUR DELAYED OPENING – MONDAY FEB. 23, 2026 Here we go again! As snow begins to fall…
Three High Schools to Pilot AI-Supported Safety Tool
As part of MCPS’ efforts to strengthen school safety, the district has launched a one-month pilot program with three high schools — Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Col. Zadok Magruder and Seneca Valley. The pilot…
Marking Period Update: Interims Available March 4
Students are getting closer to the halfway point of the third marking period. The marking period started on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The recent snow event impacted the number of days in the…
Now You Know: Welcoming All Students
Recent federal immigration enforcement actions have caused concern for many families, especially when it comes to children and school. MCPS schools are safe places for every child. MCPS does not ask about…
From Career Pivot to Calling: How One Educator Turned Uncertainty Into Impact
“If you had asked 17-year-old me whether he thought he would become a teacher, the answer would have been an easy no,” said Andre’ Wise, math teacher and math resource teacher at…