Topics will include enhancements made to the school buildings such as access control systems and visitor management systems to emergency procedures and mental health supports for students.
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The Parent Academy is holding a workshop on Saturday, Feb. 23 to discuss challenges in parenting. This workshop will provide an opportunity for parents to learn about protective factors that strengthen families, network, share tips and strategies, and build strong […]
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We are shaped and fashioned by what we love. —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The art of love is largely the art of persistence. —Albert Ellis Few words are spoken as often or with as little care as the word love. […]
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The Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt a $2.66 billion Operating Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020. This includes an increase of $65.56 million from FY 2019. The budget will allow MCPS to manage growth, maintain high levels of […]
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There’s less than four weeks left to submit an entry to this year’s United We Learn: Schools of the Future contest. This year’s competition allows students to design their ideal learning space and challenges them to think critically about how […]
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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 refurbished on Saturday, Feb. 23, at Damascus High School, from 9–11 a.m. Damascus High School is […]
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Parents can explore a multitude of summer opportunities for school-age children at a fair on March 14. Local and regional providers will be available to talk about summer camps, programs and volunteer activities. Parents can meet program staff, pick up […]
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The curtain is rising on spring theater productions throughout the school system, at middle and high schools. Plan now to see these great performances, which run into May. From The Lion King, Jr. and Legally Blonde, Jr. to West Side Story and Freaky Friday, there’s something […]
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The City of Rockville is launching a Rockville Goes Purple initiative to increase awareness about the opioid epidemic. The event will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre at Rockville Civic Center […]
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Kindergarten orientation sessions will take place between April 1 and May 24, 2019, for children entering kindergarten in the 2019-2020 school year. During orientation, parents and students will meet the school principal, kindergarten teachers and other staff members. Parents will […]
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MCPS will extend the school year to June 14 due to several inclement weather closures.
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Parents, your child’s report card will be coming home today, February 6. Report cards will also be sent home on the following dates: April 16 June 24 Parents with children in middle and high school can monitor their child’s grades […]
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Applications for elementary school language immersion programs in MCPS are now available. The application deadline for the 2019-2020 school year is Friday, April 26, 2019. Elementary school language immersion programs begin in kindergarten and are offered in Chinese, French and […]
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Parents can explore a multitude of summer opportunities for school-age children at a fair on March 7. Local and regional providers will be available to talk about summer camps, programs and volunteer activities. Parents can meet program staff, pick up […]
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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 […]
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MCPS is holding a special education workshop for parents and guardians on Wednesday, February 20. At the event, parents can attend breakout sessions on Secondary Transition Services Supporting a Student on the Alternate Learning Outcomes Strategies for Supporting a Student […]
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WAMU 88.5’s Kojo Nnamdi will host a town hall-style discussion on diversity and the achievement gap in MCPS on Tuesday, Feb. 26. The event will be held from 6–8 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans Place in Silver […]
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Students at all levels can participate and the deadline to submit an entry is March 15.
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Parents and students are encouraged to submit nominations to recognize individuals who have contributed to the success and acceptance of students with special needs. The recognitions are being given by the Special Education Committee of the Montgomery County Council of […]
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Parents, guardians and community members are invited to attend a workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at Julius West Middle School, and on Tuesday, April 2 at A. Mario Loiederman Middle School from 6:30–8 p.m. to learn more about the district’s […]
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MCPS is holding a series of community conversations with Chief Academic Officer Maria Navarro to discuss the future of high school programs. Participants at the event will discuss what high school programs MCPS should offer in the future to best […]
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The Montgomery County Board of Education wants to hear from the community on proposed revisions to Policy KBA, Policy on Public Information. The revised policy discusses the importance of effective communication with members of the Montgomery County community across a […]
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The 10th Annual Choose Respect Montgomery video PSA contest is now accepting entries. This contest challenges students to create an original 60-second public service announcement video to promote awareness of dating abuse and domestic violence among teens. The contest is […]
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The district will purchase curricular and instructional materials from Great Minds, LLC; McGraw Hill Education, Inc.; and LearnZillion, Inc.
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Dear Parents and Guardians: As you may have read or heard, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) grading and assessment policies have been a subject of discussion in the media over the last several weeks. While we regularly discuss grading and […]
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The 2nd annual Mental Health and Wellness Forum will be held from 1–5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, at Earle B. Wood Middle School. The event, which is being hosted by MCPS and the Montgomery County Council of PTAs (MCCPTA), […]
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The MCPS Parent Academy offers parents and community members the opportunity to attend workshops that provide information, resources, tools and tips to support their children’s success in school. The 2019 winter season of workshops has begun. You won’t want to […]
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On Monday, Jan. 21, join thousands of other Montgomery County students and families in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and teachings by participating in the Montgomery County Volunteer Center’s 2019 MLK Day of Service event at the Bethesda […]
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The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking nominations from the public for its 22nd 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 […]
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A Safe Kids study showed that 1 in 4 high school students and 1 in 6 middle school students walk distracted. These distractions were most often texting or wearing headphones. Research also indicates that for teen drivers, a single glance off the […]
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