Parents or guardians of children receiving special education and related services (such as speech, physical or occupational therapy, etc.) are asked to complete this year’s Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey. The information you provide will help guide the state’s […]
Rock Creek Forest Elementary School held its third annual Caring Week, a week that reminds students that kindness is free; it takes very little time to be kind; and that when kindness is shared with others, it will be returned […]
The message below was emailed to MCPS families from the Montgomery County Department of Police on Monday, Feb, 10. Since the beginning of the school year, Montgomery County has experienced several threats directed at schools throughout the county. These threats, directed […]
The 12th annual Extraordinary Minds in MCPS Forum will be held from 6:30–9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18 at Julius West Middle School, 651 Great Falls Road in Rockville. The event informs parents about public school placements and services for […]
Montgomery College is hosting a kickoff meeting for the spring 2020 CREATE teacher cohort from 4:30–6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20. The meeting will be held at the Montgomery College Rockville campus, 51 Mannakee St. in the Science Center, Room […]
The student-refurbished car and computer sales are happening Saturday, Feb. 22, at Damascus High School. 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 […]
Anita Pramawat, academic intervention teacher at Strawberry Knoll Elementary School, died on Jan. 17. She was 73 years old, and had been with MCPS for nearly 40 years. Richard D. Riddle, former physics teacher, athletic director and assistant principal at […]
The town hall meeting, to be held at Wheaton High School, will discuss pedestrian, bicycle and traffic safety throughout Montgomery County. Residents will also be able to learn more about the county’s Vision Zero plan.
MCPS is hosting an anti-vaping symposium from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 at Johns Hopkins University’s Montgomery County campus. The event, which will be open to staff, students, parents, health providers and community members, will provide information on […]
The Office of Human Resources and Development is holding job fairs through the summer to hire for teachers, substitute teachers and supporting services positions. Be sure to check out the MCPS Careers webpage for dates, times and locations. February dates are: Saturday, […]
The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking nominations from the public for its 23rd Annual Awards for Distinguished Service to Public Education. The awards are sponsored by the Board to recognize and show appreciation to individuals (including students), groups […]
Five MCPS history students were honored at the Maryland State House in Annapolis last month for their accomplishments at the 2019 National History Day competition. The 12th grade students honored were: Joey Huang, Winston Churchill High School; Aidan Goldenberg-Hart and […]
Teams from all 25 MCPS high schools cheered, jumped and danced through the 24th annual Pompons competition on Feb. 1 at Montgomery Blair High School. The competition showcased the talent of the squads, and gave fans an opportunity to cheer […]
This month’s seminar and webinar will look at the differences between sodium and salt; explain where sodium may be hiding in foods; and provide tips for making healthy dietary changes. Seminars and a webinar will be held: Thursday, Feb. 13 […]
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will celebrate Black History Month with a series of special programs. The free events, suitable for all ages, will take place at the following branches: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2–4 p.m. Presentation by L. Paige Whitley, […]
Middle and high school student actors, dancers, singers and stage technicians showed off their talents and attended workshops with theater professionals during the annual event.
How do you like to receive news and information? What MCPS news is important to you? Staff are encouraged to take this survey about your communication preferences. The survey opens on Thursday, Jan. 30, and will remain available through Friday, […]
If you work and have young children, anything can happen on any given day. Your kid comes down with the stomach flu. The babysitter breaks her leg. You wake up in the morning and school is closed because of snow […]
The Montgomery County Alliance of Black School Educators (MCABSE) is holding its annual Black History Showcase Scholarship Fundraiser, How Sweet the Sound. The event will be held from 5:30–7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Shady Grove Middle School, 8100 […]
February is Black History Month and The Bulletin wants to know how schools and offices are celebrating. Hosting a heritage or cultural assembly, special readings or arts performances? Bringing in a special guest speaker to share stories and inspirational talk […]
MCPS, in partnership with Hood College, offers graduate certificate and master’s degree pathways for Educational Leadership leading to Administrator I certification. There is an information meeting for interested candidates from 4:30–5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, at the Office of […]
This summer, OASIS, the current gradebook and the current parent portal will be will be replaced by Synergy, a new student information system. Beginning July 6, 2020, the Synergy Student Information System (SIS), TeacherVUE, StudentVUE and ParentVUE will be live […]
The American Heart Association (AHA) will hold its yearly National Wear Red Day on Friday, Feb. 7, to call attention to heart disease. According to the AHA, “Heart disease and stroke cause one in three deaths among women each year, […]
Deadlines are coming in February for three public service announcement (PSA) video contests open to Montgomery County students in Grades 6–12. Details are listed below. Students are encouraged to create an original video PSA as part of the county’s anti-vaping […]
Recognize an educator, program, parent or student who provides outstanding support to students with special needs. Nominations can be submitted online and are due March 31.
Do you know a school counselor who goes above and beyond to support students, nurtures strong relationships with colleagues and student families, and shows outstanding leadership? The time is now to nominate for the MCPS School Counselor of the Year […]
The Office of Human Resources and Development is holding job fairs through the summer to hire for teachers, substitute teachers and supporting services positions. Be sure to check out the MCPS Careers webpage for dates, times and locations. Upcoming dates […]
Seniors at Northwest High School showcased original research projects at this year’s Ulysses Fair One project, created by Rashika Rahman, seeks to raise awareness of the ongoing Rohingya refugee crisis. Four VAC Students Have Artwork in Juried Show Four students […]
The Office of Human Resources and Development is hosting a workshop on How to Become a Teacher in MCPS from 4:30–6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, in the Maple Room at 45 W. Gude Dr. in Rockville. This session is […]
Get ready to let your creativity flow! The School Energy and Recycling Team (SERT) is holding its annual poster contest for elementary, middle and high school students, and staff. The Watt’s Up poster contest is open to staff or students […]
