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…
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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…
Brooke Grove Elementary Students Double Down on Literacy at School’s Annual ‘Clash of the Readers’ Competition
Brooke Grove Elementary School held its annual “Clash of the Readers” competition, bringing together fourth and fifth-grade students for an evening focused on literacy and teamwork. The event featured a quiz-style format…
Building Confidence and Wellness at Wheaton HS for National PE and Sport Week
In celebration of National Physical Education and Sport Week, is highlighting the many ways physical education empowers students to build confidence, stay active and develop lifelong skills. At Wheaton High School, physical…
Riding for Focus at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. MS for National PE and Sport Week
In celebration of National Physical Education and Sport Week, is highlighting the many ways physical education empowers students to build confidence, stay active and develop lifelong skills. At Dr. Martin Luther King,…
Rolling Terrace, Great Seneca Creek Educators Win Lowrie Teaching Awards
Two elementary school teachers were honored with the Shirley J. Lowrie “Thank You for Teaching” Awards this year — Charles Silberman, P.E. teacher at Rolling Terrace Elementary School, and Julee Lipsman, a…