Montgomery County Public Libraries' Summer Reading Challenge, 'Unearth A Story,' launches June 13 with events across the county.
FY27 budget raises MCPS operating funding by $143M but leaves school HVAC, roof, and security infrastructure needs unaddressed.
The FY27 operating budget allocates $351 million to Montgomery College, supporting higher education and workforce development for 50,000+ students.
Montgomery County Public Schools allocated $3.7 billion in FY27, including $25M for retiree health benefit pre-funding and $357.1M in capital funds.
Montgomery County's FY2027 budget preserves funding for a planned future East County campus of Montgomery College.
The FY2027 budget funds crossing guards at the new Burtonsville Elementary School, set to open in fall 2026.
The FY2027 budget preserves funding for a new Eastern Middle School building, with construction scheduled to begin in FY2028.
Montgomery County's FY2027 budget funds 80% of MCPS's requested budget increase, saving hundreds of positions but leaving a remaining shortfall.
New state grants support the ACET program helping degree-holders and displaced federal employees transition into teaching careers.
All MCPS high school graduation ceremonies will be held at UMBC starting May 28; livestream available on MCPS YouTube.
The FY27 budget increases the county's tax-supported contribution to MCPS by 4.6% without significant one-time funds.
The FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program includes funding for the new Shady Grove West Library.
The FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program includes a major renovation of Damascus High School.
Montgomery County Public Schools will receive a $143 million, or 6.1%, increase in local operating funding under the approved FY27 budget.
Montgomery County Child Care Support Services is reimbursing child care educators up to $1,175 in CDA prep, assessment, and renewal fees.
Montgomery County Public Libraries launches its 2026 Summer Reading Challenge on June 13 with a countywide goal of 100,000 reading hours.
Councilmember Jawando vows to block budget cuts that would eliminate teachers, social workers, and counselors from MCPS.
14 Montgomery County middle schools compete to name and decorate a snowplow; public voting takes place at Truck Day on May 16.
Council expected to vote May 12 on an $8.5 million supplemental appropriation for MCPS to offset costs from the 2026 winter weather event.
The Noyes Library for Young Children will shut at 5 p.m. on May 21, 2026, and is expected to remain closed 14–16 months during renovation.