A statement from the Wheaton Woods Elementary PTA is raising concerns about proposed changes to high school assignments under the Woodward boundary process, citing limited community engagement and unresolved transportation impacts. The statement explains that Wheaton Woods families were not effectively reached during earlier phases of the boundary study, resultingContinue Reading
As the Board of Education prepares to vote on MCPS’s Program Study, a growing coalition of parents, teachers, and community members is raising concerns about the plan’s impact. In a letter signed by hundreds, the group highlights key “red flags” and is urging leaders to make changes before moving ahead:Continue Reading
A growing coalition of Montgomery County parents, educators, and alumni is urging the Board of Education to delay or reject a proposed regional restructuring plan that would significantly alter some of the county’s most well-known academic programs. Ahead of a scheduled March 26 vote, the group, Save the Magnets Coalition,Continue Reading
March 10, 2026 – by Andrew Einsmann Magruder outlasted Frederick in a dramatic overtime battle, pulling away late to secure a hard-fought 60–57 victory in a game that kept fans on edge from start to finish. Frederick controlled much of the early momentum, holding an 11–9 lead after the firstContinue Reading
February 25, 2026 – By Avery Oram For many students, getting a driver’s license feels like being granted a new level of freedom. But in MCPS, having a car doesn’t always mean having a place to park it. At many local high schools, student parking has become one of theContinue Reading
January 19, 2026 – By Adam Van Grack, a Councilmember for the City of Rockville who attended Montgomery County Public Schools graduating from Ritchie Park Elementary School, Frost Middle School, and Richard Montgomery High School. Editors Note: See the official MCPS boundary study pages here The Montgomery County Public School’sContinue Reading
January 19, 2026 – Submitted by Debra D’Agostino (MCPS Parent) Editors Note: See the official MCPS boundary study pages here Change is hard, but MCPS has made it clear that it’s coming. The recent Board of Education (BOE) meetings underscore how emotional boundary changes can be. A parent from theContinue Reading
Moderately MOCO is launching Moderately Mic’d, a new conversation series focused on people making a real difference across Montgomery County. The show will feature in-depth conversations with community builders, business owners, nonprofit leaders, artists, athletes, educators, and students who are shaping what’s next in MoCo. Episodes will be available onlineContinue Reading
November 9, 2025 – By Mason Holstein. All photos by @shotby.holstein on Instagram After a long season, the Quince Orchard Cougars and the Wise Pumas met again in Annapolis for a state title rematch. Just like last year, and the 4th time in 5 years, the Cougars emerged victorious inContinue Reading
By Shoshanna Schechter. Images by Brett Harwood As debate swirls around the future of the Woodward High School building, where Northwood High School students are temporarily attending classes, something extraordinary is happening behind those much-discussed walls. While social media threads and boundary study meetings fill with frustration from Walter Johnson clusterContinue Reading