Education

Discussion: New MCPS Cell Phone Policy

The updated MCPS Personal Mobile Devices (PMD) rule, which covers smartphones, tablets, smart watches, and other devices, was examined by the Montgomery County Council ...

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Union Files Class Action Grievance Due to MCPS Payroll Issues

Due to problems with Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) new payment mechanism, MCPS Hub+, the Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) has expressed serious concern ...

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Good Counsel Student Evan Ferrufino is Representing the DC Area in Prestigious Dominican Heritage Program

A gifted student-athlete from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, Evan Ferrufino, has been chosen to be one of 30 Dominican-born youngsters, ages ...

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County Council to Review New MCPS Cellphone Policy

The Montgomery County Council’s Education and Culture Committee will meet on July 25 to review Montgomery County Public Schools’ Strategic Technology Plan and discuss ...

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Ever Wonder Who/What Your High School is Named For? We Have The Answers

Have you ever wondered about the stories behind the names of our local high schools? While some origins are widely known, others hold fascinating ...

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Annual Drive for Supplies Distribution Event Scheduled for July 24 at Parkland Middle School

The annual Drive for Supplies distribution event is set to take place at Parkland Middle School (4610 W Frankfort Dr. Rockville, MD) on Thursday, ...

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“Your Input is Essential. Without it, We Risk Missing Key Perspectives” MCPS Asks For Community Feedback as Boundary Survey Closes Soon

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is conducting a major boundary study in light of new developments and expansions within the school district. The study ...

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Montgomery County Student Wins Gold at USA Biolympiad Finals Held at Harvard University

Kian Dhawan, a student at Montgomery Blair High School, earned a gold medal at the 2025 USA Biolympiad National Finals held at Harvard University, ...

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County Council to Review MCPS Grading Policy Changes Ahead of New School Year

On July 17, the Montgomery County Council’s Education and Culture Committee will receive a briefing on MCPS academic performance and review grading policy changes, ...

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Montgomery County Offers Free Back-to-School Vaccinations for K–12 Students

The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is offering free back-to-school vaccinations for children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade who live ...

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