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General Information
Bethesda Maryland (MD) is an unincorporated municipality located in the southern part of Montgomery County, Maryland. Situated just outside of Washington, D.C., Bethesda is a wealthy and well-educated area, many of whose residents commute to Washington for work. The community derived its name from one of its long-standing landmarks, the Bethesda Presbyterian Church. Other notable landmarks in Bethesda include the National Naval Medical Center (also known as Bethesda Naval Hospital), one of the nation’s largest and most renowned military medical centers; the headquarters of Lockheed Martin Corporation, largest provider of information technology services to the U.S. Government; the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division; and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
Schools
Bethesda is served by Montgomery County Public Schools. Montgomery County's school system, located in the Washington D.C. suburbs, is the 16th largest in the United States. Ninety percent of students graduate.You can read more about the schools on the Montgomery County Public School System Website.
Bethesda Elementary is dedicated to creating a community of life-long learners who demonstrate responsibility, respect, kindness, and consideration while achieving their highest academic potential. Visit its site for more information.
Wyngate Elementary School, located in the Walter Johnson cluster in Bethesda, Maryland, has a student body of highly motivated students with a desire to learn. Visit its site for more information.
North Bethesda Middle School is an enthusiastic community that is accountable for fostering compassion and excellence. We empower all stakeholders to continuously improve academically, socially, and emotionally. Visit its site for more information.
Bethesda-Chevy Chase (B-CC) High School is located in the heart of Bethesda, Maryland (on East-West Highway, near the intersection with Wisconsin Avenue) and serves the communities of Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Kensington and Silver Spring in Montgomery County. Visit its site for more information.
Shopping
Bethesda hosts a number of events and festivals throughout the year. Some of these include: the Bethesda Fine Arts Festival, a May weekend event featuring arts and crafts, live entertainment and food; the Bethesda Literary Festival, a 3-day event held in April; Imagination Bethesda, a June children's street festival; the Summer Concert Series, which takes place on Wednesday afternoons and Thursday evenings during May, June and July; October's Taste of Bethesda, a food and music festival featuring four stages of entertainment and samplings from 50 restaurants; and December's Winter Wonderland, featuring concerts, a live ice sculpting presentation, and a visit from Santa.. Click here to visit the Bethesda Chamber of Commerce Website.
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