The Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF), a celebration of books, writers and literary excellence, started May 1 and continues through Friday, May 28. The event is virtual and offers live and pre-recorded programming on weekdays and weekends. The event includes more […]
Joseph Bostic, Jr., math content specialist, is described as patient, caring and creative. He expects greatness from his students and is a fierce advocate for them. An electrical engineer, he recruits teacher candidates in the STEM fields and works to increase teacher diversity. He will go on to compete for Maryland Teacher of the Year.
The following message was emailed to staff on Wednesday, April 28. Dear Colleagues, I am writing to share my organizational vision for next year in anticipation of my June 1 transition as our school system’s interim superintendent. I recognize that […]
Hana O’Looney, a junior at Richard Montgomery High School, has been elected the Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) for the 2021-2022 school year. Ms. O’Looney’s term begins on July 1, 2021. All secondary students were eligible to […]
MCPS is planning to offer a virtual academy for students in grades PreK-12 for the 2021-2022 school year in addition to a traditional in-person, five-day-a-week learning option. Your responses to this interest survey will help MCPS plan for virtual learning, currently being […]
Elizabeth “Beth” Thomas, principal at Quince Orchard High School, is the MCPS finalist for The Washington Post Principal of the Year. Catherine “Cay” Miller, ESOL teacher at Wheaton Woods Elementary School, has been named a finalist for The Washington Post Teacher of the Year. Elizabeth […]
Nominations are open for the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Principal, ESOL Teacher and ESOL Student of the Year. MCPS is also seeking nominations for the ESOL Parent/Community Member of the Year, a new award for the 2020–2021 school […]
The Montgomery County Board of Education is proposing amendments to Board Policy ACF, Sexual Harassment, and to new draft Board Policy ACI, Sexual Harassment of Employees. The Board is seeking public comments on the amended policies until Monday, May 17, 2021. Highlights of the […]
The Office of Human Resources and Development, in partnership with local colleges and universities, continues to recruit for employees who want to begin teacher preparation programs or for current teachers and other employees who want to pursue continuing education opportunities […]
All 25 Montgomery County public high schools earned spots on the 2021 Best High Schools list, published by U.S. News & World Report. Five ranked in the top 500 nationally, and eight were ranked in the top 25 in Maryland. […]
Secondary school students and staff are invited to join the first MCPS Sustainability Symposium at 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, May 26. During the event, attendees will hear feedback from the Climate Youth Town Hall held in February; learn about the […]
Staff, administrators and community members are invited to a forum to hear from middle and high school Asian American students about their experiences in MCPS. The forum will be held on Zoom from 6:30–8 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, and […]
MCPS and Montgomery County recently expedited a planned upgrade of the district’s infrastructure to meet increased network bandwidth needs as students engage in both in-person and virtual learning. Much of MCPS’ internet equipment relies on Montgomery County’s fiber lines, which […]
Every year, students receiving ESOL services are required to take the WIDA ACCESS placement test for English Language Learners (ELLs) assessment to measure English language proficiency. During the 2020-2021 school year, the state has determined that the test will be […]
The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) will meet via Zoom from 7–9 p.m. on Thursday, April 29. The meeting will include an update on Extended School Year (ESY) services. SEAC is comprised of parents/guardians, MCPS staff and representatives of Montgomery […]
Remake Learning Days Across America is a learning festival that celebrates the diverse learning opportunities in a community. This celebration, which is happening in 17 regions across the country, highlights innovative experiences and opportunities for youth to develop their creativity, […]
The BOE approved a 2 percent adjustment for all permanent employees. Some staff members are also eligible for step and longevity increases.
In case you missed it, the latest information on the anti-racist system audit and equity audit tool was emailed to staff on Monday, April 19. It is reprinted below: Dear Staff: We are writing to provide an update on the […]
A number of information sessions 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. These meetings will be […]
The Office of Human Resources and Development will hold virtual Future Administrator Workshops for educators interested in applying to the assistant principal pool. The interest workshops will be held on: Wednesday May 19, 4–5:30 p.m. Wednesday May 26, 4–5:30 p.m. This […]
National research shows that mathematics achievement has been impacted by the pandemic more than any other content area in K-12 education. The MCPS Department of Curriculum and Instructional Programs has developed a long-range plan to address the unlearned content from […]
COVID-19 pool testing has begun across the district on a rolling basis. Students and staff must all do their part to prevent the transmission of the COVID-19 virus in schools. This includes participating in school-provided COVID-19 testing to identify cases […]
Sherwood High School junior and Albert Einstein High School Visual Art Center student Larisa Kachko has won first place in the Teen Winner category of the Envisioning Health Equity Art Challenge, coordinated by the National Institute on Minority Health and […]
The next installment of “Let’s Talk Careers” is scheduled for 10–11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 28, and will feature speakers from the healthcare and community health fields. “Let’s Talk Careers” is a monthly live speaker series hosted by MCPS students […]
Summer RISE provides rising MCPS juniors and seniors with summer career-based learning experiences and helps employers cultivate a talent pipeline. Summer RISE provides hands-on learning opportunities and introduces students to career options during the month of July. The program will run […]
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 weekdays and weekends beginning Saturday, May 1 through Friday, May 28. The event will include […]
The deadline for applications for MCPS Counselor of the Year has been extended to Friday, April 23. Nominations are open to those who are actively working as school counselors and have worked for MCPS for at least three years. Nominees […]
The Board of Education approved the following administrative appointments at its April 20 business meeting: Arlene Baez, Director, Department of English Learner and Multilingual Education, Office of Curriculum and Instructional Programs, Office of Teaching, Learning, and Schools Carl W. Seward, […]
Permanent or temporary employees who have not yet received a COVID-19 vaccination through MCPS health partners and wish to should let the system know by Friday, April 16.
Beginning Monday, April 19, all Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 summer employment opportunities will be accessible to Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 500 Unit members through MCPS Summer Employment Careers. Applications received for FY 2022 […]
