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Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MCPS veteran Micah Wiggins was appointed as the new principal of Sherwood High School in Sandy Spring and will start on July 1. The board also named principals for Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary and Burnt Mills Elementary Schools. MoCo360
- ➤ Wood Acres Elementary School held Space Night as part of its astronomy program where students learned about constellations, planets, and space exploration in a hands-on planetarium setting. The event featured a NASA rocket exhibit — a highlight that coincided with the Artemis mission return and engaged families in STEAM activities. Montgomery County Public Schools
- ➤ Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking applicants for a vacancy on its five-member Ethics Panel with a three-year term starting July 1. Applicants must submit materials by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12; the appointment will be made at the June 25 meeting. Montgomery County Public Schools
- ➤ Maryland Early Care and Education Coalition formed to boost child care quality by coordinating a statewide workforce registry and career lattice after recent legislation increased child care funding. Leaders from C-Impact and partner groups plan to support improved career paths and wages for early childhood education workers. MoCo360
- ➤ Montgomery County schools are offering a one-time retirement payment to employees taking the summer off (summer staff receive $10,000 while year-round staff get $12,000) and workers must accept by next Friday. WUSA9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sherwood High School won its second straight state baseball championship on Monday with a 2-1 victory over Stephen Decatur at Cal Ripken Jr. Stadium in Harford County, finishing the season with a 29-3 record. MoCo360
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The Thrills Concert
8-10 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $10 Cover — Experience spine-tingling rock n’ roll with seasoned DC musicians.
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Mosaic Lamp Workshop
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM — 12276 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD — Includes materials and refreshments — Craft a custom Turkish mosaic lamp in a fun and creative environment.
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Patience
8:00 – 10:30 PM — F Scott Fitzgerald Theatre — $30 Adults, $28 Seniors, $26 Students — Enjoy a fresh take on a classic Gilbert and Sullivan operetta filled with whimsy and love triangles.
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Scott Ambush Band Performance
2-4 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — Check for admission details — Enjoy a lively afternoon of music with the talented Scott Ambush Band.
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ChABSA Annual Scientific Symposium
Keynote Speakers Kelly Schultz and Rebecca Bradford — 9 a.m. — The Universities at Shady Grove — Check website for registration details — Engage with leading experts in biosafety and biotechnology.
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The Poor Ellen Smith Band
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No cover — Experience the nostalgic sounds of Americana with vintage Bluegrass, Blues, and Country vibes.
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