Local Update from Social Media Update: Determined to be a swatting call. https://twitter.com/mcpnews/status/1963307225272688998?s=46 Rockville High School has been placed on lockdown due to reports of an individual with a firearm in the…
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Next Round of Boundary Study Options Meetings Set for October
The MCPS community is invited to participate in upcoming public information meetings for the reopening of Charles W. Woodward High School boundary study and the opening of Crown High School and the…
Rear Admiral Pottenburgh Visits MCPS NJROTC Units, Inspires Future Leaders
Navy Rear Admiral John Pottenburgh, Commander of the Naval Service Training Command, visited ’ (MCPS) Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) programs at Paint Branch, John F. Kennedy, Gaithersburg and Seneca…
🔥 They’re On Fire! — Week 1 of the MCPS Fire Ribbon Recognition Takes Off Across the District
MCPS has officially sparked something new — and it’s spreading fast. The MCPS Fire Ribbon — also known as the Unleashing Potential Award — launched this week, and in just a few…
More Opportunities for Every Student: Secondary Program Updates
As MCPS continues to consider changes to secondary programs, the district realizes that families and students may have questions. MCPS is considering changes to make programming more abundant, accessible and equitable across…
Be Aware of Safety Updates Ahead of Fall Sports Opening Night on Sept. 3
MCPS is committed to promoting a safe and welcoming environment for student-athletes, coaches, spectators and our communities. Opening night for the fall sports season is Wednesday, Sept. 3. The MCPS Athletics Safety…
First Lady of Maryland and State Superintendent See MCPS Students in Action
First Lady of Maryland, Dawn Moore visited Cold Spring ES and Ritchie Park ES with the State Superintendent Dr. Carey Wright. From visiting classrooms to attending an assembly about music, they were…
MCPS students outperform peers across the state in latest MCAP Results
MCPS students outperform peers across the state in latest MCAP Results August 26, 2025 ROCKVILLE, MD — (MCPS) students outperformed their peers across the state, with notable growth in secondary grades, on…
Thousands Attend Back-to-School Fair
Thousands of MCPS students, parents and community members joined school system staff and community partners on Saturday, Aug. 23, to kick off the 2025-2026 school year at the Back-to-School Fair. At the…
Montgomery County Public Schools Commits to Stronger Grading, Clearer Conduct Expectations and Enhanced Safety for 2025–2026
Commits to Stronger Grading, Clearer Conduct Expectations and Enhanced Safety for 2025–2026 August 25, 2025 Rockville, Md. — As (MCPS) welcomes back nearly 160,000 students for the 2025-2026 academic year, the district…