Nearly 450 students were honored in a dual-enrollment recognition ceremony on May 19 at Montgomery College. These students graduated with a high school diploma and an associate degree through Montgomery College. Students…
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Students Earn Top Honors for Powerful Alcohol Prevention Messages
Students from Richard Montgomery High School and Herbert Hoover Middle School earned top honors in this year’s Keeping it Safe (KIS) Student Video Contest. The annual contest encourages teams to create 30-second…
Roberto Clemente MS Students Headed to National MESA Competition
Earlier this month, students from Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School, Roberto W. Clemente Middle School, Hallie Wells Middle School, John F. Kennedy High School and Paint Branch High School came together for…
Statement from MCPS on County Council Operating Budget Funding
Statement from MCPS on County Council Operating Budget Funding May 15, 2026 Today’s County Council vote provides much needed clarity regarding funding for our district. We appreciate the Council’s efforts in difficult…
Guidance Shared with School Leaders Regarding Immigration Enforcement Activity Off School Grounds
MCPS has provided school administrators with guidance and expectations for responding to immigration enforcement activity that may occur near school property, at school-sponsored events, or involving school transportation. The guidance focuses first…
Now You Know — The Power of Public Education
Have you ever thought about what makes public education so powerful? It’s the people. Every day, MCPS staff bring years of learning, training and experience into schools and offices. They teach, support…
22 MCPS Students Receive National Merit Scholarships
Twenty-two MCPS students from five high schools have been awarded National Merit scholarships by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). These students are among 50 Maryland high school seniors selected from a…
Seneca Valley HS Hosts First Environmental Careers and Stewardship Event
The Green Team club at Seneca Valley High School hosted Maryland Eco Heroes, the school’s first Environmental Careers and Stewardship event, connecting students with local environmental organizations focused on conservation, sustainability and…
2026 Sustainability Poster Contest Winners
MCPS students and staff recently participated in the 2026 Sustainability Poster Contest. The focus of the contest was to increase awareness and demonstrate the importance of environmental sustainability, energy conservation, waste reduction…
Hispanic Alliance for Education Honors Distinguished Scholars
The Hispanic Alliance for Education (HAE) celebrated 27 high school seniors during its 30th annual Distinguished Hispanic Scholars Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, May 12. The event honored students for academic excellence, leadership…