Held on Nov. 9, the annual MCPS Mental Health Fair welcomed staff, parents, students and community members to learn about topics impacting their children and offered resources available to support students’ physical, social and psychological well-being. Breakout sessions covered a […]
The Employee and Retiree Service Center (ERSC) conducts workshops for employees who are considering retirement within the next two years. Topics for each Retirement Informational Session include a timeline for retirement, eligibility, benefit formulas, leave payout, post-retirement health and life insurance, taxes […]
The BOND (Building Our Network of Diversity) Project, an MCPS educator initiative, is hosting a summit on Thursday, Nov. 14 that will focus on the importance of workforce diversity, with a particular focus on the impact of male educators of color […]
Research shows that when parents/guardians are engaged with their children’s education—regardless of income or background—attendance, grades, social skills, behavior and graduation rates improve. MCPS is providing a new opportunity for families to learn about and offer input and feedback on […]
The Presidential Cybersecurity Education Award is presented annually to two educators—one elementary and one secondary—who give students the skills, knowledge and passion for cybersecurity and related subjects. Award recipients will embody the expertise and dedication of educators who are critical […]
With the sun setting earlier and busier fall schedules setting in, stress can slowly creep up on you. Stress causes a chemical reaction in your body that can increase your heart rate, breathing rhythm and muscle tension. Although a little […]
This fall, staff members have a few opportunities to donate winter coats to MCPS students. MCPS administrative offices are holding a coat drive for new and gently worn coats, sizes 5T through adult XL. Donations will be accepted from 8 […]
Employee Benefits Open Enrollment ended Friday, November 1, 2019. If you enrolled in or made changes to your benefits during Open Enrollment, your new elections will go into effect on January 1, 2020. You received confirmation of your changes while […]
Derek Ritzenberg must always feel like he’s running out of time. He seems to move from one thing to another effortlessly and energetically, smiling all the way. He gets up at 4:30 a.m. every day and hits the gym for […]
The 2019–2020 MCPS Employees’ Annual Charity Campaign has kicked off and will run through Saturday, Nov. 30. The annual campaign raises funds for nonprofit organizations in the Montgomery County community, providing staff the ability to make a direct, positive impact […]
MCPS is marking Mental Health Awareness Week Nov. 11–15. Some school are offering wellness tips on the morning announcements or putting up information bulletin boards. Others are teaching breathing, mindfulness and relaxation techniques; talking walks outside; or holding Random Act […]
New features are coming to the Employee Self-Service (ESS) webpage. Beginning Monday, Nov. 18, employees will be able to access these new or enhanced options: Home address—Employees will be able update their home address by clicking My home address under […]
Don’t miss an opportunity to join MCPS curriculum leaders and learn more about the new curriculum during a live presentation and virtual conversation beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14. The presentation will discuss curriculum implementation, key highlights, and […]
Parents and students of all ages attended the MCPS STEM Festival, which showcased elementary, middle and high school science, technology, engineering and math opportunities with engaging hands-on demonstrations. The fair featured a variety of activities, including an electric car; a […]
Hood College will host an information meeting from 4:30–5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Office of Human Resources and Development located at 45 W. Gude Dr. (Maple Room on the 1st floor) in Rockville. The information meeting is […]
The MCPS Parent Academy is holding a workshop on Supporting LGBTQ Youth from 7–8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, at Takoma Park Middle School. At this workshop, attendees will learn what kids mean when they talk about GSA clubs, nonbinary, […]
Community members and leaders celebrated the opening of the new Emory Grove Upcounty Early Childhood Learning Center on Oct. 30. The center provides full-day prekindergarten services for 80 4-year-old students. Located on the same site is a Family Involvement Center, […]
Smoking is an expensive habit. In 1970, a smoker paid only about 60 cents for a pack of cigarettes. A decade later, the cost was up to $1 per pack. Today, it’s a different story. In Maryland, a smoker will […]
Mark your calendars for the upcoming car and computer sale! Students in the Montgomery County Students Automotive Trades Foundation (ATF) and Information Technology Foundation (ITF) will be selling used cars and computers that they have refurbished on Saturday, Dec. 7, at […]
Nakeisha S. Roland, math teacher at Briggs Chaney Middle School, died on Oct. 25. She was 40 years old and had more than eight years of service with MCPS. Timothy J. Wright, carpentry area assistant supervisor, died on Oct. 12. […]
You have two more days to make changes to your health benefits, enroll in an FSA and attest to your tobacco-use status. Changes made will take effect on Jan. 1, 2020.
Be sure to join us on Nov. 9 for the annual MCPS Mental Health Fair at Gaithersburg High School. The event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., invites staff, parents, students and community members to hear […]
Be sure to join us for the MCPS STEM Festival Showcase from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Northwood High School. Dr. Sara Faggi, a postdoctoral researcher in the Solar System Division at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center […]
Teams from all 25 MCPS high schools tumbled, jumped and danced through the 32nd annual cheerleading competition on October 26, held at Montgomery Blair High School. The competition showcased the talent of the squads, and gave fans an opportunity to […]
A number of MCPS employees recently have received telephone calls that appeared to be coming from the Employee and Retiree Service Center (ERSC), but were actually scam calls. This practice is known as caller ID impersonation or caller ID spoofing. […]
External consultants from WXY, working on behalf of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), have launched the first phase of the Districtwide Boundary Analysis, an initiative designed to provide a comprehensive assessment of MCPS boundaries. WXY will analyze various data points, […]
Students at Roberto Clemente Middle School got a visit from Luis Clemente, the son of the school’s namesake, on Oct. 24. Clemente was in town to present the Roberto Clemente Humanitarian Award to the Major League Baseball (MLB) winner during […]
More than 12,000 fifth graders throughout the county attended blues concerts at the Music Center at Strathmore from Oct. 22-25. These annual performances are now in their 15th year. This valuable partnership exposes elementary students to professional musicians and music […]
The MCPS Prekindergarten/Head Start Programs are collecting new winter coats for students. They are seeking donations of boys’ and girls’ coats in sizes 5, 6, 6X, 7 and 8, along with other winter wear, such as hats and gloves. Donations […]
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is hosting a free seminar on the benefits and services available through Social Security on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Many people think of Social Security just as a retirement program. Even though most people who receive […]
