Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School held its annual celebration of Lunar New Year with a vibrant showcase of music, dance performances and martial arts, welcoming new beginnings, cultural pride and rich traditions….
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A Legacy in Motion: Mother and Daughter Leading the Next Generation
For Dessalyn Dillard, athletic director at Paint Branch High School, and her daughter, Dasia Dillard, athletic coordinator at Newport Mill Middle School, education and athletics are more than careers. They are a…
Wootton High School End-of-Day Update: Why Being Together at School Mattered Today
Wootton High School End-of-Day Update: Why Being Together at School Mattered Today February 10, 2026 Â Dear Wootton High School Families, As we conclude our first day following Monday’s traumatic events, we…
Poms Dazzle with Precision and Power
Teams from all 25 MCPS high schools cheered, jumped and danced through the 29th annual Pompons competition on Feb. 7 at Montgomery Blair High School. The competition showcased the talent of the…
Joint Message from Grace Rivera- Oven, President on behalf of The Board of Education and Superintendent Taylor
Joint Message from Grace Rivera- Oven, President on behalf of The Board of Education and Superintendent Taylor February 10, 2026 Good afternoon MCPS families, We are heartbroken over Monday’s tragic event at…
Update: Wootton High School Supports for Students and Staff / Information for Families on Tuesday, February 10
Update: Wootton High School Supports for Students and Staff / Information for Families on Tuesday, February 10 February 10, 2026 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Dear Wootton High School Families, We wanted to…
Letter from Thomas W. Wootton High School to Families / Tuesday, February 10
Letter from Thomas W. Wootton High School to Families / Tuesday, February 10 February 10, 2026 The following letter from Dr. Joseph Bostic was sent to families, providing guidance to begin Tuesday…
Joint Press Release / City of Rockville and MCPS: Update: One Student Injured, Suspect in Custody Following Shooting at Wootton High School
Joint Press Release / City of Rockville and MCPS: Update: One Student Injured, Suspect in Custody Following Shooting at Wootton High School February 9, 2026 A suspect is in custody and police…
Boundary Recommendations and Proposed Regional Programs, Next Steps
On Feb. 5, Superintendent Thomas Taylor presented to the Montgomery County Board of Education his boundary recommendations—a modified version of Option B for the reopening of Charles W. Woodward and a modified…
Superintendent Releases MCPS Boundary Recommendations and Model for Regional Secondary Programs
Superintendent Releases MCPS Boundary Recommendations and Model for Regional Secondary Programs February 5, 2026 Rockville, Md. —Â Superintendent Thomas W. Taylor presented a visionary set of programmatic and boundary recommendations to the…