MCPS Schools Reopen Tuesday, Aug. 25 for 155,000 Students
MCDOTAug 20, 2026
Montgomery County's 211 public schools open for the 2026-27 school year on Tuesday, Aug. 25, bringing more than 155,000 students back to classrooms. MCDOT and MCPD are alerting drivers to expect increased traffic, more pedestrians, and heightened enforcement of school zone and school bus laws. County Executive Marc Elrich and Police Chief Marc Yamada both issued statements emphasizing driver caution around school zones.
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Source: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD, “Montgomery County Public Safety Officials Urge Drivers to Stop for Buses and Watch for Kids as Students Return to School Tuesday”, received Aug 20, 2026.
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2026-08-25
event — First day of school for Montgomery County Public Schools
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