Announced on July 24, Pickleball had officially expanded to all 25 MCPS high schools this fall following last year’s successful pilot season. The sport will now accompany bocce and allied softball in the MCPS corollary sports program, which strives to increase athletic opportunities for all students, particularly those with disabilities. In the 2023–2024 school year, MCPS made headlines by becoming the first school district in the country to offer pickleball as a varsity sport, opening access to 11 high schools and increasing participation for students with special needs.