Joe Rubens

In honor of Women’s History Month, Flora M. Singer Elementary School hosted a Women’s Pajama Drive. They collected new and unworn women's pajamas for Rainbow Place, a local women's shelter.

April is the month of the Military Child, a time to celebrate the courage, resilience, and contributions of military-connected students in our community and beyond. The Board of Education is proud to recognize those making a difference.

🎉 Congratulations to Jeannette Cruz, leader of Wheaton High School’s Bioscience Academy, for being named the 2025–2026 Robert & Patricia Kern Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Teacher of the Year! We are so proud of you! 👏 #MCPSFutureReady

A celebration of history, culture and creativity at Flora M. Singer Elementary School ✨ Last month, students engaged in a Black History Month museum experience, bringing important stories and influential figures to life through thoughtful displays and student-led learning.

Need SSL hours? Get 25 QUICKLY! 🗳️💨 The Montgomery County Board of Elections is looking for high school students to work as election workers for the 2026 Gubernatorial Primary. For more information: ow.ly/7Tw350YviBF

🌟 Meet the candidates for Student Member of the Board (SMOB)🌟 📺 Tune in NOW to hear more about their leadership: ow.ly/yncB50Yvg0S #MCPSFutureReady

Families in attendance during today’s @HHESHUSKIES #parentmeeting learned about our #schoolimprovementplan which helps us monitor progress, strengthen instruction and improve outcomes for all students. @Mcps_MD @CSconnect_MCPS

MoCo Recreation is seeking formal wear donations for its annual Prom Couture Closet! 👗👔 Drop off dresses, suits, and accessories at the Marilyn J. Praisner CRC through March 21 to help students celebrate prom in style. For more: ow.ly/qSVj50YuKwa

UPDATE: Code Blue–Early Dismissal for Monday, March 16, due to severe storms possible at dismissal. Visit the MCPS website for more information.

MCPS is monitoring the potential for a strong storm for Monday, March 16, and will announce any updates concerning operations, including any cancellations of activities or an early dismissal on Monday morning. Visit the MCPS website for more information.

Yesterday, our officers visited students at Wheaton Woods Elementary School to teach a D.A.R.E. lesson focused on making safe decisions, resisting peer pressure, and building confidence. Thanks for having us, Wheaton Woods - we can’t wait to come back! #MCPNews #MCPD

Montgomery County Rec is collecting new/gently used dresses, suits, and accessories for the Prom Couture Closet 👔✨ Read how you can help local students shine: ow.ly/XVcN50Ysjr5

High school summer school registration opens tomorrow 📚 🎯 Need help signing up? See your school counselor. Looking for schedules and costs? Get all the details: ow.ly/XsYr50Yqrzo

The Celebration Express keeps rolling with more surprises! 🎉✨ 🌟 Alicia Vargas, Building Service Manager at Sargent Shriver Elementary School, is the Building Services Chapter Employee of the Year for Supporting Services. Congratulations! 🎉👏

Congratulations to Hannah Kerr of Albert Einstein High School, who has been awarded a grant from the #WolfTrap Foundation for the Performing Arts through its Grants for High School Performing Arts Teachers program. Read more: ow.ly/vner50Ypjj0

All MCPS high schools are now recruiting for Allied Softball, a varsity sport that celebrates inclusion, teamwork, and growth. Student-athletes gain confidence, friendships, school pride and more. Register in ParentVUE or contact your school’s athletic director to join!

🚗💻 As seen on FOX 5! MCPS students in the Automotive Trades Foundation and Information Technology Foundation programs host public sales three times a year, offering refurbished vehicles and computers at competitive prices. Learn more: ow.ly/yN3s50YpioT

MCPS will operate on a Code Green – Normal Operations for Tuesday, March 3. Schools and offices will open on time. Please exercise caution when traveling to school and work.

SAVE THE DATE! The Latina Legacy Conference is coming Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Gaithersburg High School—a day just for YOU! Connect, learn, and be inspired alongside hundreds of other young women in Grades 6–12 from MCPS.

This Saturday, Damascus High School is the place to be from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. MCPS Automotive Trades Foundation (ATF) and Information Technology Foundation (ITF) students will sell cars and computers that they refurbished themselves. More info: ow.ly/SHz950YclgM