The MCPS Educational Foundation is extending the deadline for completion of Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 grants to June 30, 2021. Staff members who received FY 2020 grants will have until July 15, 2021 to file their reports. This change is […]
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The 2020-2021 Comprehensive Calendar for staff is still in development. Due to the uncertainty around fall re-opening plans, many meeting and event details have not been set or submitted for inclusion in the calendar. Once a majority of meeting and […]
This year’s recipients of the “Thank You for Teaching” awards are elementary school teachers Julie Miller at Ashburton and Sheila Shea at Diamond.
MCPS is committed to the physical, social and psychological well-being of its more than 24,000 employees. Continuing the work on the Be Well 365 initiative, MCPS has launched a well-being website for employees. This online resource is a one-stop shop […]
In case you missed it, a message was sent to the MCPS community on Sunday, June 28. It is reprinted below. In the June 28, 2020 update, Superintendent Jack Smith included a reminder for the fall recovery survey for parents/guardians. […]
Take a look back at some of the highlights from the 2019–2020 school year. Watch the video here.
The Board of Education approved the following administrative appointments at its June 29 business meeting: Helen A. Nixon, Associate Superintendent, Office of Human Resources and Development Kecia L. Addison, Director, Office of Shared Accountability Troy E. Boddy, Director, Equity Initiatives […]
A number of trainings are available this summer for supporting services professionals. Register for these summer learning opportunities on PDO and search the course number. Getting the Job: Successful Interviewing on Zoom: This workshop will help prepare participants to successfully interview […]
The Office of Human Resources and Development, in partnership with local colleges and universities, is continuing to recruit employees who want to begin teacher preparation programs, or for current teachers and other employees who want to pursue continuing education opportunities […]
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has approved a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course for educators who successfully implement their school system’s Continuity of Learning (COL) plan. Educators can earn up to six MSDE CPD credits. MCPS will allow […]
The Maryland State Department of Education recently reviewed policies and regulations impacted by the closure of schools due to COVID-19. The resignation deadlines for non-tenured teachers have been moved to later dates. The resignation deadline for non-tenured teachers hired after […]
The Office of Human Resources and Development has revised the process for employees to terminate their employment with MCPS. Form 480-4, Notice of Separation/Termination of Employment from Montgomery County Public Schools has moved to an electronic format. Form 480-4 is filled out […]
The second part of A Courageous Conversation on the Impact of Racism on Mental Health will be held online on Tuesday, July 7, from 6:30–8 p.m. The event will be hosted by Dr. Christina Conolly, director of psychological services for […]
The Foundation for Financial Education and the MCPS Employee Assistance Program are partnering to present a free financial education webinar series for staff and their families this summer. Discussion topics include: Financial Planning in COVID Times—Thursday, June 25 How COVID–19 […]
The Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County and the MCPS Employee Assistance Program (EAP) are teaming up to offer free mediation services to MCPS employees during the pandemic. Mediation services are available by phone and video. Mediation provides participants the […]
The latest episode of “MCPS Waymaking” features a discussion on the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 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 […]
MCPS-TV is pleased to announce an expanded partnership with GBYM as part of an initiative to support and celebrate student-created video and media projects. GBYM, a non-profit youth media organization, provides young people in Montgomery County with professional growth opportunities […]
Meet artistic genius Phil Hansen as he answers student questions and talks about making art using a variety of unique materials and techniques. Hansen’s multimedia approach became the inspiration for the MCPS continuity of learning plan for the visual arts. […]
Darnestown, Kemp Mill and Wheaton Woods elementary schools, and Silver Creek Middle School have been awarded the 2020 Maryland Green Schools Award. The program encourages educational opportunities for prekindergarten-12 schools that increase awareness and understanding of environmental relationships that impact public health and the local […]
This webinar will provide an overview on the types of skin cancer and how to recognize them, as well as measures you can take to prevent the disease. The webinar will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 23. […]
Montgomery College has added 11 new classes to the Raptor Ready Scholarship Program, on top of the 10 classes previously announced. Montgomery College’s new Raptor Ready Scholarship Program is designed to help 2020 Montgomery County high school graduates get an […]
The budget is a 2.8 percent increase over the current fiscal year budget, and will allow MCPS to maintain its operational and instructional infrastructure and its focus on excellence and equity.
The message below was emailed to staff on Monday, June 15, the last day of the 2019–2020 school year. It is reprinted below. Dear Staff, Thank you for a great school year. You have faced many challenges during the last […]
The following message was emailed to 12-month employees on Wednesday, June 17. Dear Colleagues: On behalf of the Board of Education and MCPS leadership, we want to thank you for all that you have done for our students and community […]
In March, the Board of Education adopted a resolution for the school system to observe the Fourth of July holiday on Friday, July 3. All schools and offices will be closed on July 3.
In case you missed it, on June 11, Deputy Superintendent Monifa McKnight sent a message to staff regarding a reorganization of central office. It’s reprinted below. Dear Colleagues: On February 10, 2020, Dr. Smith shared his vision for the future […]
In case you missed it, a community message was sent to MCPS staff on Sunday, June 14. It is reprinted below. In the June 14, 2020 update, Superintendent Jack Smith provides updates on several areas including fall recovery plans, guidance […]
MCPS emailed a message to staff Outlook inboxes on June 16, regarding mandatory compliance training for all staff for the 2020–2021 school year. In case you missed it, the information is below: Montgomery County Public Schools is committed to providing […]
MCPS en Español will host a live 2020 Census session on Thursday, June 18, at 7:30 p.m. County experts will answer questions from the public and talk about the Census operation changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event […]
Join the MCPS Class of 2020 celebration in Spanish at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 at on Telemundo 44, the MCPSTV en Español YouTube channel and on the MCPS website. The event, produced in collaboration with NBC, will include […]
