A fourth grade teacher sends the superintendent a message of resilience, perseverance and hope, and Dr. Smith speaks with special education teachers about their work. Read about it and watch the video in today’s All In blog.
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This year, 1,306 longtime employees are eligible for recognition, according to Employee and Retiree Services records. Of these employees, 948 have completed 15 years, 289 have completed 25 years, and 69 have completed 35 years. The list includes years of service […]
Wheaton Woods Elementary School special education paraeducator Michelle Schwarz always gives 110 percent. She sees herself as an instructional leader, and isn’t afraid to jump in when she knows she can help. She is this year’s Supporting Services Employee of […]
The Department of Labor and the Internal Revenue Service have released new guidelines for the health insurance benefit administrations process due to the COVID-19 pandemic. MCPS offers comprehensive health insurance benefits for permanent employees who work a minimum of 20 […]
The Department of Labor and the Internal Revenue Service released new guidelines affecting Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) elections due to the COVID-19 pandemic. MCPS permanent employees who work a minimum of 20 hours a week in their permanent positions are […]
The Office of Human Resources and Development, in partnership with local colleges and universities, will host several virtual information sessions for employees who want to begin teacher preparation programs, or for current teachers and other employees who want to pursue […]
As a reminder, MCPS has established guidelines and best practices for staff through the COVID-19 crisis. The new staff webpage contains guidelines, resources and links to a number of topic areas, including implementation of the new Families First Coronavirus Response […]
For the first time in its history, the Montgomery County Educational Media Specialists Association (MCEMSA) is honoring administrators at two schools with the Nancy C. Walker Award for Outstanding Support to a Library Media Program for the 2019-2020 school year. […]
The window for the Pre-qualified Principal/Principal Intern application opened May 5 and will remain open until midnight on Wednesday, May 27. All directions and links to application support are on the MCPS Careers website. The Assistant Principal Pool application window […]
The Maryland State Department of Education recently reviewed policies and regulations impacted by the closure of schools due to COVID-19. The resignation deadlines for non-tenured teachers have been moved to later dates. The resignation deadline for non-tenured teachers hired before […]
The “MCPS Waymaking” video series has new episodes up for staff and students as families adapt to the changes in daily life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The show is hosted Dr. Christina Conolly, director of psychological services for MCPS. […]
An MCPS teacher and principal were named finalists in the 2020 The Washington Post Teacher and Principal of the Year contest. Congratulations to Kearney Blandamer, teacher at Thomas S. Wootton High School, and Damon Monteleone, principal of Richard Montgomery High […]
The Board of Education approved the following administrative appointments at its May 12 business meeting: Daniel K. Marella, Associate Superintendent of Finance Susan Lau, Chief Investment Officer, Department of Strategic Planning/Resource Management, Office of the Chief Financial Office Afie Mirshah-Nayar, […]
Many of us are experiencing an increase in stress induced by the changes, sacrifices, hardships and uncertainty we continue to face in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. While we all have been tuning in to the news, scouring headlines, […]
Do you know or have a student heading off to college this fall? Do you have questions or concerns about what “heading off to college” means in the face of COVID-19? Watch this video for information and resources.
MCPS will be hosting a Pride Town Hall to reconnect with the LGBTQ+ community during the COVID-19 crisis. This virtual event will be streamed live at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27 on the MCPS website and the MCPSTV YouTube channel. […]
The Hispanic Alliance for Education is honoring its Distinguished Hispanic Scholars tonight during a virtual event at 6:30 p.m. The students will be honored for their outstanding academic achievement and community engagement. The honorees and their high schools are: Dixy […]
Winners have been selected in MCPS’ fourth annual United We Learn student contest. The district launched the contest in 2017 with the goal of providing students with a creative, structured opportunity to explore topical issues and learn about the values […]
Nearly 6,000 MCPS employees increased their physical activity during Well Aware’s spring physical activity challenge: The Superhero Challenge. They took part in a variety of physical activities to begin or maintain healthy lifestyles, and to compete for prizes. Each of […]
MCPS, which offers immersion programs in Chinese, French and Spanish beginning in kindergarten, has extended its deadline for immersion programs until Friday, May 29. If interested, visit this website to apply and learn more.
MCPS has launched a new online registration/enrollment process to support families who wish to enroll their children. Families who are enrolling their children in Prekindergarten/Head Start programs and kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year, as well as new K-12 and […]
Do you have a question about the college admissions process, particularly about financial aid, the FAFSA and options for staying local? Please use this form to submit your questions by Tuesday, May 26. Counselors and college representatives will answer questions […]
The Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF), a celebration of books, writers and literary excellence, is holding this year’s event virtually, offering live and pre-recorded programming on weekends beginning May 16 through June 14. The event will include: TGIF Live!: One live author presentation, […]
Montgomery County Recreation and the Gandhi Brigade have announced a #ThisIsWhy Youth PSA Campaign Contest. With the effects of social distancing taking a toll on youth throughout the county, this contest allows for student voice on the topic that can […]
This weekend, MCPS will provide an update to the community that will address the next phase of online learning, graduation, proms and promotion ceremonies.
Dear Staff, This week, we are celebrating amazing educators whose tireless efforts have made it possible for us to continue to support the academic and physical, social and psychological needs of more than 166,000 students. Thank you always—especially as we […]
In case you missed it, please read this important community update that provides an overview of the grading and reporting concepts that the Board of Education will discuss on May 12. The message was emailed to staff Outlook inboxes on […]
Three teachers have been named finalists for the 2020–2021 MCPS Teacher of the Year Award by the Marian Greenblatt Education Fund. They are: Anne Moore, kindergarten teacher at Farmland Elementary School; Inge Chichester, World Studies content specialist at Sligo Middle […]
In case you missed it, be sure to read a May 1 message from Deputy Superintendent Monifa McKnight regarding the new Continuity of Learning staff guide. Dear Colleagues: These are unprecedented times in our county, country and the world. You […]
MCPS is so proud of the Class of 2020 and all they have accomplished this year. From May 14 to May 22, we are celebrating our seniors on social media. Students are encouraged to share short videos or photos on […]
