Montgomery County Board of Education

Reclaiming Home explores the resilience and legacy of Black communities in Montgomery County.

Through voices from Emory Grove, Quince Orchard, and MCPS leadership, this episode reflects on how formerly enslaved families built thriving communities.
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM12...

The Board was proud to celebrate Lunar New Year at the annual dinner hosted by the League of Educators for Asian American Progress (LEAAP)! 🧧
This scholarship fundraiser supports Asian Pacific American high school seniors pursuing degrees in education.
Celebrating the future of education! 🐎✨

YouTube video by MCPS-MD Celebrating Black History Month: Reclaiming Home

Reclaiming Home explores the resilience and legacy of Black communities in Montgomery County.Through voices from Emory Grove, Quince Orchard, and MCPS leaders.

Watch now: youtu.be/dM12KcbA66Y?...

The Montgomery County Board of Education will host a Board Business Meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 15 W Gude Drive, Rockville, MD, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting agenda is available on our website: ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/meetings/

YouTube video by MCPS-MD Celebrating Black History Month: The Making of a Legacy

In The Making of a Legacy, former Carver High School students and Montgomery County Public Schools alumni reflect on their experiences during desegregation — and the legacy they continue to carry.
🎥 Watch now:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbVM...

Students got to taste the future of MCPS meals! At the 5th Annual Taste of MCPS, hosted by DFNS, over 170 students explored new, diverse flavors and shared their feedback. Board Members Stewart, Montoya, & Maloo joined the fun, tasting alongside students and experiencing the event firsthand.

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for Montgomery County Public Schools? Nominations open January 5 for the 2026 Awards for Distinguished Service to Public Education!
More info: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/communit...

The Montgomery County Board of Education will host a Board Work Session on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 15 W Gude Drive, Rockville, MD, at 12:00 p.m.

The meeting agenda is available on our website: ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/meetings/

📢 TODAY: Operating Budget Hearing #2 is VIRTUAL!
🗓 Feb 2, 2026 | ⏰ 6:00 PM
Watch live: MCPS Website: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org
| YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jANH...
| Zoom: bit.ly/4c7UQO1

🚨 UPDATE: Operating Budget Hearing #2 will be held VIRTUALLY on Monday, February 2, 6:00 p.m. Out of caution and to minimize late travel due to road conditions & MCPS Code Orange. Work Session #3 remains in person at 10:00 a.m.
🔗 www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org

YouTube video by MCPS-MD Celebrating Black History Month: Echoes of the Ancestors

Today begins Black History Month. We open by honoring the roots of Black history in Montgomery County, starting at Scotland A.M.E. Zion Church, built by freed slaves and their descendants in 1924.

Watch Echoes of the Ancestors.
#BlackHistoryMonth #EchoesOfTheAncestors
youtu.be/HdSGwGLLCSI?...

Due to unsafe roads and MCPS extending Code Red through Thu., Jan. 29, Operating Budget Hearing #2 and Work Session #3 are postponed.

Hearing #2 → Mon., Feb. 2 at 6:00 p.m.
Work Session #3 → Mon., Feb. 2 at 10:00 a.m.

Closure updates: MCPS website.
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org

🚨 Budget Hearing Update 🚨

MCPS is operating under Code Red through Tuesday, January 27 due to weather conditions. As a result, Operating Budget Hearing #2 is postponed to Wednesday, January 28 at 6:00 PM.

Please monitor MCPS closure updates for the latest information:
montgomeryschoolsmd.org

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision continues to challenge and inspire us to build more inclusive, equitable spaces in our communities and in our workplaces. Today, we honor his legacy by committing to action, not just remembrance. ✨

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for Montgomery County Public Schools? Nominations open January 5 for the 2026 Awards for Distinguished Service to Public Education!
More info: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/communit...

Dr. King’s legacy knows no borders. 🌍 Great morning at MLK Middle celebrating our shared fight for justice with Poland’s Chargé d’Affaires Mr. Bogdan Klich, Superintendent Dr. Taylor, and Principal Overton. We are one global community!

🎉 Congratulations to five MCPS seniors named among the 300 scholars nationwide selected for the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search from 2,600 applicants!
Their achievement reflects our Board values of Learning, Excellence, and Equity. We are proud of you! 🌟
Read more here: bit.ly/3YHtlmH

The Montgomery County Board of Education will host its first Operating Budget Hearing on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 15 W Gude Drive, Rockville, MD, at 6:00 p.m.

The meeting agenda is available on our website: ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/meetings

The future of leadership is in good hands! 🌟

Social Justice Leadership Academy students at Walt Whitman HS presented innovative solutions to community issues today. Board Member Julie Yang joined to listen & engage with these young change-makers. Proud of their vision! ✊💪

✨Congratulations to Diamond ES, for receiving the Maryland Blue Ribbon School Award, for their excellence in student talent, hard work, and dedication to narrowing the achievement gap, ensuring successful students, staff, and community members!✨

Tomorrow 👇

Excellence doesn’t happen by chance—it’s built every day. 🌟
Congratulations to Wilson Wims Elementary on receiving the Maryland Blue Ribbon School Award! A true celebration of leadership, learning, and community. 🎉

📣 Nominations are now open!

Know someone who goes above and beyond for MCPS? Nominate them for the 2026 Awards for Distinguished Service to Public Education.

🏆 Business Partner | Community Partner | School Service Volunteer | Student Service Award

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3YJ4wHb

The Montgomery County Board of Education will host a Board Work Session on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 15 W Gude Drive, Rockville, MD, at 12:00 p.m.

The meeting agenda is available on our website: ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/meetings/

The Montgomery County Board of Education will host a Budget Work Session on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 15 W Gude Drive, Rockville, MD, at 10:00 a.m.

The meeting agenda is available on our website: ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/meetings/

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for Montgomery County Public Schools? Nominations open January 5 for the 2026 Awards for Distinguished Service to Public Education!
More info: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/communit...

Happy Holidays from the Board of Education! ❄️ Enjoy a restful winter break, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on January 5, 2026.

Board of Education President Grace Rivera-Oven and Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor share a special holiday message for our MCPS students, staff, families, and community.
We wish you peace, joy, and togetherness this holiday season, and a happy New Year! ✨🎉

💙 Thank you, DARCARS! A generous $230,000 donation from DARCARS Automotive Group and DARCARS Toyota is helping eliminate student meal debt for many MCPS families through the Dine with Dignity program—ensuring students are fed with dignity and ready to learn. 🍎📚

YouTube video by MCPS-MD Unleashing Potential - Future Ready! | MCPS Student Music Video 🎶✨

🎶✨ “Unleashing Potential” premiered at the operating budget presentation, performed by MCPS students from Northwest High School. The student-led piece celebrates what it means to be #MCPSFutureReady, featuring a special cameo by Roberto W. Clemente MS students. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wlf...