A May 26 cornerstone ceremony marked the completion of the 44th house built by students in the construction trades programs at Thomas Edison High School of Technology and Seneca Valley High School,…
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MLK Principal Wins Mark Mann Award
Brandi K. Overton, principal at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School, is this year’s winner of the Superintendent’s 2026 Mark Mann Excellence and Harmony Award, given for promoting academic excellence, positive…
Meet the 2026 MCPS Counselors of the Year
Three staff members have been named 2026 Counselors of the Year. The trio — Laurenne Moreland, counselor at Bethesda Elementary School; Latisha Nelson, counselor at Lakelands Park Middle School, and Stephanie Powell,…
Damascus Demo Day Highlights Adapted PE and Student Achievement
Damascus High School recently celebrated its annual Demo(nstration) Day, an adapted physical education event designed to showcase the skills students have built throughout the year. Organized by adapted physical education teacher Amanda…
Montgomery County Board of Education Seeks Applicants to Fill Vacancy on Ethics Panel
The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on its five-member Ethics Panel. The appointment is for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2026. Panel members serve…
Reaching for the Stars at Wood Acres
Wood Acres Elementary School students are reaching for the stars through a one-of-a-kind astronomy program powered by parent volunteers, hands-on learning and a decades-long tradition of exploration. The school is home to…
Wheaton Woods “Artivists” Use Creativity to Lead Change in Inaugural Showcase
Wheaton Woods Elementary School recently transformed into a vibrant gallery of self-expression for its inaugural Celebration of Arts, Culture & Creativity, titled “Our Art, Our Voices.” The showcase, a highlight of the…
Board Approves Modest Price Adjustments to School Meals
On May 21, 2026, the Board of Education approved a recommended, phased increase in school meal prices, beginning in the 2026–2027 school year. The plan reflects the reality that food and labor…
MCPS Educational Foundation Awarded $2.3 Million in Scholarships During Evening of Excellence
The Educational Foundation (MCPSEF) recognized nearly 260 recipients and $2.5 million in scholarships and awards from 17 programs, including 226 recipients of the 2026 Ruth and Norman Rales-Patricia Baier O’Neill Scholarship Recognizing…
MCPS Educational Foundation Awarded $2.3 Million in Scholarships During Evening of Excellence
MCPS Educational Foundation Awarded $2.3 Million in Scholarships During Evening of Excellence May 21, 2026 Rockville, MD — The Educational Foundation (MCPSEF) recognized nearly 260 recipients and $2.5 million in scholarships and…