March 26, 2026 – By Brian Rabin, MCPS Parent and PTSA Leader – Submitted Opinion Montgomery County Public Schools manages billions of dollars in public assets, buildings constructed with taxpayer investment and entrusted to the district for responsible stewardship. Yet for decades, MCPS has deferred maintenance, ignored warnings, and allowedContinue Reading
MOCO Weekly Roundup | March 25, 2026 There’s a lot happening across Montgomery County right now, especially with the MCPS boundary vote approaching, and it can be tough to keep up with it all. To help, we’re starting to roll out occasional newsletter-style roundups highlighting key local stories, including ourContinue Reading
March 24, 2026 – Submitted Opinion The Bait and Switch Planning Process A review of the 12 total proposals shared with our community reveals a startling statistical anomaly. Throughout the initial 1-4 and A-D boundary proposals, Brown Station was presented with geographically logical options, including Crown HS, Northwest HS, QuinceContinue Reading
March 24, 2026 On Thursday, the Montgomery County Board of Education is set to vote on Superintendent Thomas Taylor’s school boundary redistricting recommendations. While his controversial proposal to close Wootton High School has received significant attention, another aspect of “Option H” has been largely overlooked – its impact on my Darnestown neighborhood.Continue Reading
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