Even though the coronavirus is being detected in the U.S., the risk to Americans remains low. Still, MCPS and county agencies are monitoring the situation and preparing a public health plan.
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Saeed Damadi doesn’t just drive a school bus. He operates a library on wheels. For seven years, Damadi has driven elementary, middle and high school routes as an MCPS bus operator out of the Clarksburg Depot. A native of Iran, […]
It is MCPS’ moral imperative to ensure that every student who comes through our doors has an education that prepares them for college or career. This week—February 24–28—is Public Schools Week, and Superintendent Jack Smith marked it with this message […]
The Montgomery County Board of Education is proposing amendments to Board Policy JEE, Student Transfers, and is seeking public comment on the amendments. The purpose of this policy is to explain the limited circumstances under which students may be granted a […]
The 2019 Annual Report to the Community is now available. The Annual Report to the Community includes highlights from the 2018-2019 school year and where we are when it comes to equity and excellence in learning, progress, achievement and opportunity. The report provides the […]
The deadline is approaching to submit a nomination for the Montgomery County Board of Education’s 23rd Annual Awards for Distinguished Service to Public Education. The awards are sponsored by the Board to recognize and show appreciation to individuals (including students), […]
Watch Fox Chapel Elementary School Principal Diana Zabetakis, reading specialist Stacey Collins and staff development teacher Kimberly Haden talk about how the school is using data, as well as other supports, to work to meet the needs of all of […]
The Hispanic Alliance for Education (HAE) is holding its annual fundraising dinner from 6–9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, at the Montgomery County Agricultural Center, Harvest Room, 16 Chestnut St. in Gaithersburg. This annual event raises funds for scholarships for […]
Staff, parents and guardians, and community members are invited to a movie screening of “Resilience: The Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope” on Thursday, April 16. The event will be held from 7–8:30 p.m. in the Northwest High […]
Student dancers from 12 schools boogied and showed off their moves in the 6th annual MCPS Dance Showcase on Feb. 21. Students from the following schools performed: Kingsview, A. Mario Loiederman, Silver Spring International and White Oak middle schools, and […]
This summer, OASIS, the current gradebook and the current parent portal will be going away. Beginning July 6, 2020, Synergy Student Information System (SIS), TeacherVUE, StudentVue and ParentVue will be live in MCPS. Some key dates to remember: Staff demos […]
A number of meetings are coming up for educators interested in learning more about National Board Certification. The sessions will address the certification process, the benefits of achieving certification, and available district and state support. Information sessions for those interested […]
March is Women’s History Month and The Bulletin wants to know how your school or office is celebrating March is Women’s History Month and The Bulletin wants to know how schools and offices are celebrating. Studying notable speeches, creating a wall of […]
Notre Dame of Maryland University is offering four courses/a 12-credit cohort for a graduate certificate in dyslexia. This partnership with MCPS will provide participants with skills and methods to be effective and competent teachers of students with dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia […]
Parents who want to register their child for an MCPS prekindergarten or Head Start class for the 2020-2021 school year can do so beginning Monday, March 2. Children must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2020, and families […]
Students in grades 8, 9, 10 and 11 who are interested in politics and want to know what it is like to serve as a Montgomery County Councilmember are invited to submit entries for Councilmember Craig Rice’s “Councilmember for a […]
Staff members are encouraged to review their current tax withholding to determine whether an adjustment is needed.
If you are one of the many employees who had a flexible spending account (FSA) in 2019, then it is time for you to review your account and make plans to use any remaining balances before March 15, 2020. Qualifying […]
Have you registered for the Be Well 365 courses in myMCPS, or seen the latest Be Well Talks featuring your colleagues? As MCPS implements Be Well 365, teachers, administrators and school staff have access to Curriculum Learning experiences and ideas […]
Rachel Carson Elementary School Principal Deneise Hammond and several students were featured on a recent Kojo Nnamdi radio show on WAMU 88.5. The show highlighted the life and work of scientist, conservationist and poet Rachel Carson. Students discussed her life […]
The Office of Human Resources and Development is holding job fairs through the summer to hire for teachers, substitute teachers and supporting services positions. Be sure to check out the MCPS Careers webpage for dates, times and locations. Upcoming dates are: Friday, […]
The Sherwood cluster is hosting a Wellness Fair at William H. Farquhar Middle School from 12:30–2:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28. The event is open to all MCPS staff and free to attend. Several organizations will have representatives at the […]
The Office of Human Resources and Development is holding five training opportunities for supporting services employees in February and March. SPT10: Computer Training for Beginners, Monday, Feb. 24, and Wednesday, Feb. 26, 4:30–6:30 p.m., 15 W. Gude Dr. This class […]
It is time to come out of your mild-mannered shell (think Clark Kent) and become the fit and fierce warrior you are destined to be. The Well Aware Superhero spring challenge is here to motivate you to take action so […]
Current MCPS students who will be going into Grades 1–5 in the 2020–2021 school year are eligible to participate in the two-week SmARTSummer camps. This year’s smARTSummer camp is being held from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. from July 20–31 at John […]
The $2.805 billion budget will allow the district to manage significant enrollment growth and focus on investments to address disparities in student achievement.
Superintendent Jack Smith sent the following email to staff on Monday, Feb. 10. Dear Colleagues: Just more than four years ago, the Board of Education entrusted me with leading Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Moments after my appointment, I walked […]
The curtain is rising on spring theater productions throughout the school system, at middle schools and high schools. Get your tickets now to see these great performances, which begin in early March and run through May. From “Mamma Mia!” and […]
The 11th Annual Choose Respect Montgomery RespectFEST Conference will be held on Sunday, March 29, at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center. The event, which examines issues surrounding teen dating violence, will include activities, games, information about celebrating healthy relationships and dating […]
Staff, parents and community members are invited to a series of meetings to learn about upcoming changes to the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program. These changes are targeted to students in middle and high school ESOL programs […]
