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Bringing Language and Culture to Life: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
When students walk into Marielsa Soto’s Spanish classroom at Rosa Parks Middle School, they are met with more than verb conjugations and vocabulary lists. They are welcomed into a world where language…
Titanes Salseros Celebrate 30 Years of Dance, History and Community
Thirty years ago, a group of Latino students at Albert Einstein High School came together to celebrate their culture through dance. What started as Latin American Students United has grown into the…
A Joint Message from the Principals of Springbrook, Blake, and Paint Branch High Schools
This message was updated on Monday, Sept. 22, to clarify the actions taken by Montgomery County Police during their response to the incident. Dear Springbrook, James H. Blake, and Paint Branch High…
Curiosity on Wheels: Students Step Inside the Cube
“Our mission here today, with our local scientists, is just to spark curiosity in that next generation,” said Curiosity Cube coordinator Audra DeMariano. Sixth-grade students from Parkland Middle School gathered inside an…
Now You Know: What’s the Difference?
MCPS uses several digital platforms to support communication and learning: ParentSquare, ParentVUE, Remind and Canvas (MyMCPS Classroom). Each tool serves a different purpose and is used by different audiences. This video explains…
Connected by Culture: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Miguelina Tejada knew that becoming a teacher would allow her to contribute to creating a better future for her students. “I wanted to be part of shaping it,” said Tejada, now a…
Beyond the Canvas: How Art Inspires Students at Blair G. Ewing Center
“I just liked how the colors mixed with water. I hope people feel peace and joy when they see it,” said Javon, a 12th grader. John Charles, art teacher at the Blair…
Stitch by Stitch: MCPS Students Explore Fashion and Creativity
Fashion is a growing program in the (MCPS) visual arts pathway, with roots stretching as far back as the early 2000s, according to Anjali Wells, content specialist for PreK-12 Visual Art and…
MCPS Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
More than 100 MCPS students were nominated as semifinalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship program. They will compete nationally for scholarships announced in the spring. The MCPS semifinalists come from 12…