Nominees must be active support professionals with a minimum of three years with MCPS. The deadline to submit an application is Dec. 22.
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MCPS will implement a number of enhanced security measures at athletic events beginning this Friday, Sept. 23. The move comes after an instance of unacceptable and abhorrent behavior during a recent varsity football game, including the inexcusable off-field altercations during […]
The regular biweekly pay period schedule will resume on Oct. 7. Sept. 23 will not be a payday. Employees who reported hours worked between Aug. 13 and Aug. 26 were paid on Sept. 9. Those who reported hours worked between […]
MCPS and the Montgomery County School Psychologists’ Association (MCSPA) will host free virtual events the week of Oct. 10–15 to give youth and families the opportunity to hear from mental health experts on a variety of issues. The weeklong expo […]
The Board of Education has proclaimed Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month. Throughout the month, MCPS schools will celebrate the unique culture and traditions of students, teachers, staff and community members who trace their roots to Spain […]
The Montgomery County Students Information Technology Foundation, Inc. (ITF) will award a refurbished computer lab to a Montgomery County (501)(c)(3) non-profit organization. The lab will consist of six reconditioned desktop computers with operating systems, flat panel LCD monitors, keyboards, mice […]
This COVID-19 update from the MCPS Medical Officer was emailed to the community on Friday, Sept. 16. Here is an update on COVID-19 as we wrap-up the third week of school. Though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 […]
Have you considered becoming an elementary teacher in MCPS? If so, join us for a virtual information session co-hosted by the University of Maryland (UMD) for the Creative Initiatives in Teacher Education (CITE) program from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29. […]
MCPS is offering an opportunity for aspiring and current school-based leaders to better understand the role and responsibility of a school leader in a high-impact school and to further develop the leadership knowledge, attitudes and skills to lead in a […]
MCPS has 147 semifinalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship competition. The semifinalists will compete nationally for scholarships that will be announced in the spring. The competition is sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corp. The MCPS semifinalists come from […]
Getting a flu shot has always been the smart thing to do. It is the best way to protect against the flu and stop its spread. But in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its Omicron variants, a […]
Do you have a hard time communicating effectively with your colleagues or loved ones? Open communication is possible and practicing active listening can help. Visit this month’s newsletter or webinar from our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) partner, Kepro, to learn […]
An LGBTQ+ Youth Town Hall will be held from 6:30–8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4. This event will be presented in Spanish. The town hall, Providing Healthy Support Systems to Our Latino LGBTQ+ Youth, is open to parents, foster parents, […]
This fall, Glenstone Museum is marking its 10-year partnership with MCPS with free school visits and walk-in visits for educators without scheduling in advance. The Potomac museum provides opportunities for middle and high school students to learn in an environment […]
Starting in October, ERSC is hosting in-person information sessions and forms workshops for employees who are considering retirement within two years. Online recorded seminars are also available.
Have you completed your biometric health screening (or the alternative training) and health risk assessment yet? Don’t miss your chance to save on health insurance in 2023. Employees who will be covered by an MCPS-provided medical insurance plan in 2023 […]
Correction (9/15/2022): The quote from Lisa Cline, former chair of MCCPTA’s Safe Technology Committee was published as representing the views of the greater MCC-PTA was done in error. The views expressed here are her own The Montgomery County Board of […]
Superintendent Monifa McKnight sent the following email regarding the reinstatement of a COVID-19 leave benefit to MCPS employees on Monday, Sept. 12. Dear MCPS Colleagues, I write to let you know about the work being done at my direction to […]
Applications will open soon for the newly created Ruth and Norman Rales–Patricia Baier O’Neill Scholarship Recognizing Academic Excellence. These $10,000 scholarships for graduating high school seniors were announced earlier this year by the Norman R. Rales and Ruth Rales Foundation […]
Online and in-person trainings for supporting services professionals are now open for registration. To register, visit Professional Development Online (PDO) and search for the course number. Workshops cover a range of topics, including Introduction to Excel, Five Steps to Getting […]
The Office of Human Resources and Development is providing informational sessions for aspiring administrators. These sessions will discuss the application processes for the Pre-Qualified Principal (PQP), principal internship, and the Assistant Principal (AP) and Assistant School Administrator (ASA) pools. Sessions […]
MCPS has seen an increase in the number of phishing emails being sent to staff. Here are a few important reminders about safe computing. Confirm the validity of the sender of any emails. Err on the side of caution and do […]
Registration for the George B. Thomas Sr. Learning Academy, Inc., also known as Saturday School, is open for the 2022–2023 school year. Saturday School provides K–12 academic support programs in math and English/Language Arts. The longest-running mentoring and tutoring program […]
A 2022 Walter Johnson High School graduate, Marie Andre (Joyce) Onana Mfege has been named a Dovey Johnson Roundtree Scholar at Spelman College this fall. She is one of 20 students to receive the scholarship, which includes the full cost […]
Do you know someone who should work here? Are you interested in expanding your career opportunities? MCPS is committed to professional and operational excellence. Student success is only possible with the hiring and maintaining of a highly qualified, diverse and […]
In support of National Suicide Awareness Month, Kepro, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) partner, has a suicide prevention podcast available. The podcast is hosted by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Erica Gergely and licensed professional counselor Ann Stephan. In the episode, […]
A typical triathlon is a race consisting of three events over various distances. This fall, Well Aware is putting its own spin on this competition, inviting MCPS employees to— Pick three health goals. Set measurable objectives. Make and implement a […]
Be sure to check out this month’s free Wellbeats Take Care of You program. Feel like you’re running on empty by the end of the day? Do you tend to put your own needs last? Take some time to refocus […]
Students in 6th through 12th grades are invited to participate in C-SPAN’s annual national video documentary StudentCam competition, which encourages them to think critically about issues that affect our communities. This year, students are being asked to create a five- to […]
Calling all MCPS middle and high school students: The Association for Safe International Road Travel and the Montgomery County Regional Student Government Association are hosting a competition centered on road safety and how to keep yourself and others safe on […]
