Successful Animator Credits Einstein’s Visual Arts Center

Silver Spring native Rebecca Sugar got her start at a Montgomery County high school arts program.

Wheaton High School Student Receives Posse Scholarship

Twenty-three of the county school system's students—the largest number ever for the system—will receive full-tuition, four-year college scholarships from the Posse Foundation.

Starr to Host School Year's First Book Club Meeting

The MCPS superintendent will host a panel discussion of 'How Children Succeed.'

MCPS Fares Well in Progress Index

Superintendent Starr is critical of the purpose of the index.

Wheaton Parents React to Newtown School Shooting

Patch asked parents how safe they feel sending their children to public schools in Montgomery County.

Work Group Formed to Consider Later School Start Times

An online petition to start county public high schools at 8:15 a.m. already had collected more than 10,000 signatures by Wednesday morning, Dec. 12.

When Does School Close For Christmas In Wheaton?

Montgomery County public school students will have an 11-day winter break this year.

Montgomery County Public Schools Vacation Day Countdown

Check out our list of upcoming vacation days for Montgomery County Public Schools.

Lunch Lessons: Mixed Feelings on Wheaton Public School Lunches

Many students have adjusted to the new breakfast and lunch standards and have started to enjoy eating healthy, but some students still remain skeptical about cafeteria food.

Report: AP Exams, Scores Increase in MCPS

Montgomery County public school students took a record number of Advanced Placement exams in 2012, according to an MCPS report.

'Severe' Crowding Projected for Arcola, Forest Knolls Elementary Schools

Arcola and Forest Knolls are among 12 schools included in a study slated to begin in January.

Early Voting Numbers Released for Board of Education Races

The closest race is between Fred Evans and Rebecca Smondrowski in District 2, according to early voting numbers and unofficial Election Day numbers released by the Montgomery County Board of Elections.

Glenallan Students Participating in Worldwide 'Day of Play'

Students at Glenallan Elementary School have constructed cardboard games for Caine’s Arcade Day of Play.

Teacher Firing Affirmed by Maryland School Board

Daniel Picca, a teacher at Kemp Mill Elementary School from 2000-2010, was terminated after 17 years with Montgomery County Public Schools, with officials citing numerous incidents of inappropriate conduct with young male students.

Event Preview: Educators' Night at Brookside Gardens

Montgomery Parks is offering a free event for teachers to connect them with environmental education providers.

Kennedy Student Is Semi-Finalist for National Scholarship

Twenty-two seniors attending the county's public high schools are finalists for the 2013 National Achievement Scholarship competition.

MCPS Students Shine in SAT

However, scores from the Wheaton High School class of 2012 students came in last in Montgomery County Public Schools rankings.

When Local High Schools Are Celebrating Homecoming

Find out details of homecoming celebrations at Northwood High School, John F. Kennedy High School, Wheaton High School and Albert Einstein High School.

Montgomery Parks Hosts Educators' Night

Video Speak-Out: When Does Walking to School Become a Hardship?

IMPACT Silver Spring interviewed parents of students at Flora M. Singer Elementary School.

MCPS, Montgomery College Partner to Support College Readiness

A new program will work with black, Hispanic, low-income and first-generation college students at eight high schools in Montgomery County, including John F. Kennedy and Wheaton.

Introduction to Alexander Technique

“Be the Peace” Meditation Hour – Globally-synchronized Meditation Event

County Schools Roundup: Concussion Testing, Student Restraint and More

School news from across Montgomery County Patch sites.

Einstein Student Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

Students from Montgomery County Public Schools represent more than 40 percent of Maryland's semifinalists.

Takoma Park Chapel Sunday Service - An Interfaith Spiritual Community in the Metaphysical Tradition

Weast Recommends Wheaton and Edison Continue to Operate as Two Schools

Public hearing on March 15.

In Brief: Valentine's Day

Board of Ed, local meetings and a college fair.

Whiz Kid: Khamaal Barrettricks

Loiederman student inventive and musically accomplished.

MCPS to Stay Open Today, After-School Activities Canceled

MCPS site says no school-related activities this evening.

Siena School Makes Plans for New Location

School board close to signing contract for a possible fall 2011 move.

Board of Education Candidates Debate Superintendent Search, County Council Relationship

Seven candidates for Board of Education debated top priorities in the county.

Hundreds Observe Yom Kippur at Services, Workshops in Wheaton

High school space allows for a larger group of worshipers.

Arcola Goes Back to School

PTA is hoping to fund after-school programs this year.

Couldn’t Make It to the Back-to-School Fair? Here Are a Few Things You’ll Want to Know

The Saturday event included services and groups from the Wheaton area.

New Principal of Kennedy High Has High Expectations for Himself, Students

Minus starts the new school year after the March exit of previous principal.

Rally at Kemp Mill Smaller than Expected

Former students come out to support 'Save KMES'

Open House at Kemp Mill Starts with Protests

"Save KMES" parents hand out forms, whistles.

For O’Neill, Weast Retirement ‘a Little Surreal’

School board president was there when Weast took reins of system.

Weast’s Work Transformed Wheaton Schools, Parents Say

The superintendent's support of the Downcounty Consortium improved school options for students, parents said.