The Board is expected to take final action on the virtual-only plan at its August 25 business meeting. The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 31.
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MCPS is hosting three virtual conversations for the community on its draft Fall 2020 Recovery Guide—August 12 at 6:30 p.m. for parents, staff and students; August 13 at 7 p.m. for students; and August 18 at 4 p.m. for our […]
SEIU Local 500 held town hall meetings on topics relating to the fall 2020 reopening plan for its membership. In case you missed them, they are now available online. Access them here. Town Hall on MCPS Reopening (CODE: dz&60&AU) Town […]
The upcoming school year is going to be different from any other, and that requires us to think creatively about family engagement. Join National PTA Board Member Tracie Potts to learn how to engage families in meaningful ways during a […]
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses for the fall semester (FY 2021) will be available for registration through the Professional Development Online (PDO) system beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 17. The fall semester runs from October 2020 through January […]
As part of its ongoing commitment to equity and excellence, MCPS staff and students can access a number of anti-racist e-books and audiobooks through the Sora app, MCPS’ digital eBook and audiobook platform from OverDrive, without any wait time until September. […]
MCPS hosted a live Waymaking event in Spanish examining the impact of racism on mental health and how to change the stigma around mental health. The August 11 conversation is available on the MCPS en Español Facebook page, the MCPSTV en […]
To support caregivers, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) regularly offers a Caregiver Support Group to provide helpful resources and establish connections among the caregivers within the MCPS community. The monthly meetings will be held virtually on Zoom from 4–5 p.m. […]
Choose Respect Montgomery, an initiative from the Montgomery County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council, will host two webinars to address sexual assault, consent and healthy relationships, and to provide resources and education in light of national and local conversations and recent […]
Four MCPS schools have been named winners in Montgomery County’s first anti-vaping public service announcement youth contest, held earlier this year. The contest challenged students to create an original video on the dangers of vaping, including the use of e-cigarettes […]
More than 61,000 MCPS students receive Free and Reduced-price Meals and many families struggle to afford basic necessities, such as school supplies. Now more than ever, more students will need help accessing school supplies. Students are adjusting to a remote […]
The school district will provide virtual-only learning through the first semester, January 29, 2021. This decision includes the cancellation of all fall and winter sports.
Do you know a high school student needing help with science, English, social studies or a foreign language this summer? Beginning Monday, August 3, Youth Creating Change (YCC) and the Minority Scholars Program (MSP) are teaming up to offer a […]
The latest episode of “MCPS Waymaking” features a discussion on summer recreational activities. The video series, available to staff, students and the community, is hosted by Dr. Christina Conolly, director of psychological services for MCPS. This episode features a discussion […]
Throughout the summer, MCPS elementary, middle and high schools are offering a variety of virtual program experiences. The district has added Summer Adventures On Your Own, self-paced activities and enrichment programs for elementary and middle school students. These activities cover […]
Therapy is a highly personal experience and involves trust and mutual understanding between a patient and a therapist. When sharing your story—where you have been, where you are now and where you want to be in the future—you want a […]
The Montgomery County Board of Education is proposing amendments to Board Policy JEE, Student Transfers, and is seeking public comment on the amendments. While the Board’s current focus is primarily on the challenge of reopening schools for the 2020-2021 school […]
The Office of Human Resources and Development, in partnership with local colleges and universities, is continuing to recruit for employees who want to begin teacher preparation programs, or for current teachers and other employees who want to pursue continuing education […]
The Board of Education approved the following administrative appointment at its July 14 business meeting: Tomas Rivera-Figueroa, Supervisor, Strategic Teacher Recruitment, Department of Certification and Staffing, Office of Human Resources and Development In Memoriam Kathlyn Carroll, assistant principal at Sherwood […]
A summer workshop on preparing for Zoom interviews is being held for supporting services employees. The workshop, Getting the Job: Successful Interviewing on Zoom, will be held from 4–5:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 13. It will help prepare participants to […]
ERSC has mailed certificates to 651 retirees. See the list.
MCPS will host a live virtual conversation on the district’s draft recovery plan, beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15. Members of the community will have the opportunity to learn more about the initial recommendations for the fall reopening […]
The Board of Education discussed the district’s preliminary recovery plans at its business meeting on July 14. A replay of the meeting is also available on YouTube. The draft guide of Considerations for MCPS 2020 Fall Recovery is available here, […]
The Montgomery County Board of Education has announced its selection of recipients for the 23rd Annual Awards for Distinguished Service to Public Education. The awards were established by the Board of Education to recognize and show appreciation for exemplary contributions […]
Nicholas Asante, a rising senior at Richard Montgomery High School, was sworn in as the 43rd Student Member of the Montgomery County Board of Education (SMOB) for the 2020–2021 school year on July 2, at the Montgomery County Circuit Court […]
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, about 1,000 teachers will be introduced to MCPS virtually at the New Educator Orientation (NEO) on August 18–19. This year’s theme is 2020 Vision: Through the Lens of Equity. During NEO, educators will participate in […]
MCPS has a number of resources and best practices available as employees navigate the COVID-19 crisis. This new staff webpage contains guidelines, resources and links to a number of topic areas, including implementation of the new Families First Coronavirus Response […]
The Foundation for Financial Education and the MCPS Employee Assistance Program are partnering to present free financial education workshops for staff and their families this summer. Discussion topics include: Financial Pitfalls—Thursday, July 23 Stock Market Crashes for Dummies—Thursday, August 6 […]
In case you missed it, a special Waymaking event, A Courageous Conversation on the Impact of Racism on Mental Health, is now available on YouTube. The two-part series discussed a variety of topics, including how people of color can get […]
In recent months, our country has awakened to the longstanding effects of racism, including the effects on mental health and systems of care. Black and Latinx people in the United States have experienced higher infection and death rates from COVID-19. […]
