The National Hispanic College Fair (NHCF) will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 at the Bohrer Activity Center in Gaithersburg. This annual event sponsored by NHCF and MCPS for juniors and seniors is free to students. The fair features […]
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This free event will provide members of the community with an opportunity to engage in important conversations about narrowing achievement and opportunity gaps in MCPS.
The Montgomery County Council of Parent Teacher Associations (MCCPTA) and the Montgomery County Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (PBTSAC) are hosting the Arrive Alive: A Safe Routes to School Forum on Oct. 19 from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at […]
The 2019 flu season is upon us. There are simple steps you and your child can take to stay healthy and help prevent the flu. That includes getting a yearly flu vaccine. The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human […]
MCPS is partnering with Montgomery College to provide Early College program options to eligible current Grade 10 students. Students and parents are invited to learn more about tEarly College at one of the upcoming information sessions: Computer Science, IT and […]
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is holding the first of five budget forums on Monday, Oct. 7, to seek input from residents about Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) Operating Budget priorities. The forum will begin at 7 p.m. at the Wheaton Library and […]
The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) invites prospective students to learn more about the USG campus and the wide variety of undergraduate degree programs offered by its university partners at the upcoming Undergraduate Expo on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 […]
Parents and students will have an opportunity to learn about high school programming options at upcoming Preview Nights.
The MCPS Parent Academy is kicking off its fall season on Sept. 26. Parents and members of the community are invited to participate in these free workshops that provide information, resources, tools and tips to support your child’s success in […]
The Montgomery County Students Information Technology Foundation, Inc. (ITF) will award a refurbished computer lab to a Montgomery County (501)(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The lab will consist of six reconditioned computers with operating systems, flat panel LCD monitors, keyboards, mice, and […]
MCPS is offering a convenient way for parents to consider a student’s high school options for the following school year. In addition to the themed, enriched and accelerated courses and special programs available at high schools, students in Grades 8–11 may […]
MCPS opened its doors for the 2019-2020 school year on Tuesday, Sept. 3, by welcoming more than 164,000 students, the most in its history.
A new school year has begun and we know many of you have safety on your minds. While MCPS’ core purpose as a school system is preparing all students to thrive in their futures, this cannot be achieved if students […]
All MCPS students ages 18 and younger can ride for free all the time on Ride On buses with a Youth Cruiser SmarTrip Card. This additional method of transportation is available to students thanks to a partnership with the Montgomery […]
The George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academy kicks off its 2019-2020 season of Saturday School on Saturday, Sept. 21. Saturday School is a low-cost tutoring and mentoring program that provides a sixth day of learning and helps MCPS students enhance […]
Join the fun at FutureFest, a free family festival set for Sunday, Sept. 15 at Veterans Plaza and the Silver Spring Civic Center. The event is scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. and will offer kids the chance to use […]
Whether it is your child’s first day of kindergarten or the beginning of their senior year, the first day of school is always a special time for parents. Help us capture the exciting and memorable moments around the district by […]
Thousands of children will have access to free, nutritious meals at more than 120 sites in the county, thanks to the MCPS Summer Food Service Program.
The Montgomery County Board of Education unanimously adopted a final Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Operating Budget on June 11. The $2.68 billion budget represents a $80.14 million spending increase over the current fiscal year. A majority of the $80.14 million […]
Montgomery County families are invited to attend the Head Start Party in the Park on Saturday, July 13 at Wheaton Regional Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, at the park’s train station, is co-sponsored by the Department […]
The 2018–2019 school year is coming to an end, and MCPS is already looking toward next year. Join us in a fun kickoff to the 2019–2020 school year! All MCPS students and their families are invited to Westfield Wheaton for […]
All incoming seventh grade students must receive vaccination against Tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) and Meningococcal meningitis (MCV4) prior to the start of the 2019–2020 school year. In addition, all students newly enrolled in MCPS in Grades 8 through 12 are required […]
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) invites all students to participate in this year’s Summer Reading Program, which will begin June 15 and run until August 31. This year’s theme is “A Universe of Stories,” encouraging children of all ages to dream […]
More than 11,000 MCPS students received diplomas in commencement ceremonies that began on May 24 and will end on June 13. MCPS has created a webpage that features video stories and pictures of members of the Class of 2019. Visit […]
Join MCPS as it kicks off the 7th annual MCPS GIVE BACKpacks campaign to raise funds, and coordinate the distribution of backpacks and school supplies to students in MCPS schools. For as little as $10, you can provide a student […]
Last year, thousands of pounds of school supplies were donated and distributed to families and nonprofit organizations. This is the 20th anniversary of this important program.
MCPS has launched a new initiative, Be Well 365, which will address the physical, social and psychological well-being of our students. Students perform better academically when they are healthy in body, mind and spirit. Be Well 365 will work to […]
The Board of Education is seeking feedback from parents and members of the community on a new policy addressing student well-being and school safety. Policy COA, Student Well-being and School Safety, ties together the district’s policy on Wellness: Physical and […]
MCPS is hosting a clothing drive with A Wider Circle to provide Summer RISE student participants with professional clothing. Items will be collected on Wednesday, May 29 from 8:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. by the flagpole at Carver Educational Services Center, […]
Students in grades 8, 9, 10 and 11 who are interested in politics and want to know what it is like to serve as a Montgomery County Councilmember are invited to submit entries for Councilmember Craig Rice’s “Councilmember for a […]
