Greg Mullenholz, principal at Ashburton Elementary School in Bethesda, is this year’s winner of the Mark Mann Excellence and Harmony Award. The Mark Mann award is presented annually to an MCPS administrator who has shown exceptional performance in promoting academic […]
This is an opportunity for your voice to be heard! As part of the Antiracist System Audit, MCPS is looking for a few staff members from different racial and cultural backgrounds to share their experiences. Sessions will be 60 to […]
Three staff members have been honored with 2021–2022 Counselor of the Year awards. The trio—one each at the elementary, middle and high school levels—were recognized at the May 26 Board of Education business meeting. This year’s winners are: Lauren A. […]
Interim Superintendent Dr. Monifa B. McKnight sent the following message to staff on Monday, May 30. The message discusses the district’s commitment to safety in MCPS, covering the valuable partnerships with county police, training for staff and our shared community […]
The latest EquityMatters newsletter includes an introduction to the Equity Unit’s new director, Dr. Anthony R. Alston, and other valuable articles, videos and resources. This edition includes: Joan’s Gems Will Anything Be Done with the Antiracist System Audit? Counter Story […]
Join MCPS to raise awareness around the dangers of opioid usage during a recovery walk and celebration from noon–5 p.m. at 630 E. Diamond Avenue in Gaithersburg on Saturday, June 11. This event is being hosted by The Landing, an […]
In support of building student literacy skills at the secondary level, MCPS is launching a Literacy Across the Content Areas (LACA) initiative beginning in the 2022-2023 school year. Research shows that when students have more opportunities to read and literacy […]
MCPS parents, staff and community members are invited to the 8th annual Special Education Summit, Leading the Way Today, Partnering for a Better Tomorrow. The summit will be held virtually from 9 a.m.–noon on Saturday, June 4. The summit is free and will […]
Eight educators are being honored for providing support, motivation and encouragement to help ensure success for special education students. The recognition comes from the Montgomery County Council of PTAs (MCCPTA). This year’s honorees are: Clay Proctor and Kimberly Perikles, teachers, […]
The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking comments on proposed amendments to Board Policy ABA, Community Involvement, to update guidelines and practices for engagement related to Board decisions. The policy has been available for comment since March 30, 2022. […]
The Employee Assistance Program’s quarterly newsletter, Spring 2022 Healthy Outlook, is now available online. In this issue: Meet your New EAP Staff Spring Cleaning: Well-being Benefits of Decluttering What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Setting Realistic Intentions for Spring EAP News […]
MCPS held a mental health forum for families and students on May 31 at Seneca Valley High School. The event included a chance for parents to share information with MCPS staff, and to learn about mental health resources and services […]
The Board of Education approved the following administrative appointments at its May 26 business meeting: Karla L. Lopez-Arias, Supervisor, Behavioral Health, Department of Student Engagement, Behavioral Health, and Academics, Office of Student and Family Support and Engagement, Office of Teaching, […]
Living with clutter is exhausting. Clutter can make you anxious, disrupt your sleep and impact your ability to focus. Learning how to clear the clutter can feel daunting; the task itself overwhelming. This webinar will offer specific, strategic ways to […]
More than 11,000 students are expected to receive diplomas in the Class of 2022. Send us your favorite graduation photos via email and Twitter.
The following message was emailed to staff on Tuesday, May 24. It is reposted below. In addition, please be aware that the MCPS Employee Assistance Program partner, Kepro, is available at 866-496-9588, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 […]
MCPS is hosting a mental health forum for families and students from 6:15–8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31 at Seneca Valley High School. The event will include a chance for parents to share information with MCPS staff, and to learn […]
Dozens of MCPS high school seniors were recognized for their accomplishments in dance and theatre at the 21st annual Superintendent’s All-County Fine Arts Awards Gala on May 23 at Seneca Valley High School. The event featured musical and dance performances […]
James Allrich, principal at Argyle Middle School, was named the 2023 Principal of the Year by the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP). He will now move on for consideration as Principal of the Year from the National Association […]
MCPS parents, staff and community members are invited to the 8th annual Special Education Summit, Leading the Way Today, Partnering for a Better Tomorrow. The summit will be held virtually from 9 a.m.–noon on Saturday, June 4. The summit is free and will […]
More than 150 students, families, youth service providers and community members participated in the annual Pride Town Hall event on May 21 at Walter Johnson High School. The event featured Gavin Grimm, a nationally known advocate for transgender rights. In 2014, […]
A webinar on Caring for the Caregiving will be held virtually from 4–5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8. One of the most common problems family caregivers face is trying to juggle their job responsibilities with their caregiving responsibilities. Being a […]
Walt Whitman High School has been named a 2022 Maryland Green School, bringing the MCPS total to 91. Staff and students at the certifying schools went above and beyond in this COVID-impacted year: 27 Green Schools successfully recertified this year […]
Several online trainings are available to all supporting services professionals this summer, To register for these learning opportunities, visit Professional Development Online (PDO) and search for the course number. All courses will be held virtually on Zoom. 5 Steps to […]
Nearly 6,000 MCPS employees increased their physical activity during Well Aware’s spring physical activity challenge: Fountain of Youth. They took part in a variety of physical activities to compete for prizes, and more importantly, to adopt or maintain healthy lifestyles. […]
The winners of the Montgomery County Commission for Women’s (CFW) fifth annual Girl Power Contest have been selected. This year, contestants were asked to address the following questions, “What do you see as the three biggest accomplishments women have achieved […]
The Montgomery County Police School Safety Unit will be hosting a weeklong Safety Patrol Leadership Camp in June and July. The weeklong camp will be held at Summit Lake Camp in Emmitsburg, Md., and the cost is $350 per session. […]
MCABSE recognized 28 graduating seniors for academic excellence and community service activities.
The Montgomery County Board of Education recently honored 11 individuals and organizations during its annual Distinguished Service Awards ceremony. The Board established the awards to recognize and show appreciation for exemplary contributions to public education and to MCPS by members […]
The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking to fill one vacancy on its five-member Ethics Panel. The vacancies are for a three-year term beginning on July 1, 2022. Members serve without compensation. As noted in Board Policy, BBB, Ethics, […]
