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January 23, 2021
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Gboyinde Onijala





Athletics  / In the News  / QuickNotes
State Board Revises Operating Calendar for Athletics
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On October 28, 2020


On October 26, the Maryland State Board of Education approved a revised operating calendar for interscholastic athletics for school districts operating within the current framework outlined in the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association’s (MPSSAA) Two Semester Plan. The revised […]


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National Hispanic College Fair to Be Held Virtually on November 17
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On October 28, 2020


The National Hispanic College Fair will be held virtually from 2–6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17. The fair is free and open to high school students and their parents, as well as school counselors. Students will have the opportunity to […]


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Virtual Career Fair to Kick-Off ACT-SO 2020-2021 Season
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On October 28, 2020


The Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological, and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Montgomery County Maryland will kick-off the 2020-2021 season with a FREE ACT-SO Virtual Career Fair on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, […]


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Winter Coat Drive Under Way
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On October 28, 2020


The Prekindergarten and Head Start offices are accepting donations of new coats for low income students. Hats, gloves and scarves are also needed. Coats for boys and girls in sizes 5, 6, 6x and 7 can be ordered online and […]


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America Recycles Day Celebration Set for November 13
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On October 28, 2020


America Recycles Day is dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the U.S. Every year in mid-November, event organizers provide education sessions about recycling in their local areas. This year, the MCPS Division of Sustainability and Compliance will be joining […]


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Update on SAT/ACT Administration for MCPS Students
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On October 20, 2020


For students not already registered, registration for October 3 remains open until September 22.


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Reminder: Board Committee to Host Community Conversation on Virtual Learning
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On October 14, 2020


The Board of Education’s Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Committee is hosting a community conversation about virtual learning on Monday, Oct. 19 from 6–7:30 p.m. You can watch at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org, youtube.com/mcpstv or on MCPS-TV (Comcast 33, Verizon 36 and RCN 88). […]


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WXY to Release Interactive Boundary Tool
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On October 14, 2020


The second phase of the Districtwide Boundary Analysis will focus on engagement with an Interactive Boundary Explorer tool, which will provide MCPS stakeholders a deeper look and better understanding of school boundaries. The tool has been developed by WXY Studios […]


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COVID-19 Rent Relief Program for County Residents
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On October 14, 2020


The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is providing short-term rental assistance to eligible families that have experienced financial loss due to the COVID-19. Pandemic. While funds are available, the program will provide up to $4,000 to […]


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Don’t Miss Mental Health Awareness Week October 26–31
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On October 14, 2020


Let’s end the stigma. Let’s talk about mental health. MCPS will host Mental Health Awareness Week from October 26–31 with a weeklong expo, including Zoom workshops, a resource fair, breakout sessions and question-and-answer session. Some workshops will be available in […]


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Recording of Let’s Talk Respect Town Hall Now Available
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On October 14, 2020


If you missed the Let’s Talk Respect: Preventing Sexual Harassment and Assault Town Hall on Oct. 13, you can watch the recording here.  MCPS collaborated with the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, the Montgomery County Police Department, the Victim Assistance […]


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Choose Respect Video PSA Contest Accepting Entries
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On October 14, 2020


The 11th Annual Choose Respect Montgomery video PSA contest is now accepting entries. This contest challenges middle and high school students to create an original 50-to-70-second public service announcement video to promote awareness of dating abuse and domestic violence among […]


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Changes Made to the 2020-2021 School Year Calendar
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On October 7, 2020


Early release days will now be on November 23 and 24, 2020. Teachers will also have a professional day on Nov. 4


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Resources Available to Support Students’ Mental and Emotional Health
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On October 7, 2020


The COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing physical and social isolation can be stressful for students who do not have their typical support structures to help them. Students may feel stressed, anxious, or depressed and may not readily identify adaptive coping strategies. […]


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Town Hall on Preventing Sexual Harassment and Assault Set for Oct. 13
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On October 7, 2020


Let’s Talk Respect: Preventing Sexual Harassment and Assault, a student-led town hall, will be held via Zoom webinar at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13. MCPS is collaborating with the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, the Montgomery County Police Department, […]


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Board Committee to Host Community Conversation on Virtual Learning
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On October 7, 2020


The Board of Education’s Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Committee is hosting a community conversation about virtual learning on Monday, Oct. 19 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. You can watch at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org, youtube.com/mcpstv or on MCPS-TV (Comcast 33, Verizon 36 and […]


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Student Service Learning Opportunities Available Virtually and In-Person
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On October 7, 2020


Student Service Learning (SSL) hours remain a state graduation requirement for the 2020-2021 school year. MCPS students must earn 75 SSL hours to graduate. Students may continue to engage in MCPS SSL opportunities, including traditional in-person opportunities and select virtual/remote […]


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County Offers Free Immunizations for MCPS Students
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On October 7, 2020


County health officials are offering free immunizations to eligible children so that immunization requirements are met for the 2020-2021 school year. When the district returns to in-person learning, all students will be required to have immunizations up to date, and […]


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Join Us Virtually for Mental Health Awareness Week
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On October 7, 2020


MCPS will mark Mental Health Awareness Week from October 26–31 with a weeklong expo, including Zoom workshops, a resource fair, breakout sessions and a question-and-answer session. Some workshops will be available in multiple languages. All workshops and activities throughout the […]


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Black and Brown Coalition to Host Virtual Conversation
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On October 7, 2020


The Black and Brown Coalition for Education Equity and Excellence is hosting a virtual forum at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15. The forum, Seeking Accountability on Promises Made to Black and Brown Children, will discuss what progress has been […]


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Student Engagement Website Features Information on Leadership, Service and Extracurricular Activities
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On October 7, 2020


MCPS students can engage and access several different experiences through leadership, service and extracurricular activities. Students are encouraged to participate at the school level. The new student engagement website includes information for additional learning experiences and information, which are often […]


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Parent Academy Holding To-Go Virtual Webinars, Chats and Workshops
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On October 7, 2020


Families and students can stay engaged throughout the school year with Parent Academy TO GO. Parent Academy TO GO is a series of virtual webinars for families to watch at home. In addition, there are several virtual chats and workshops […]


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Reminder: Share Your Feedback on Virtual Learning
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On September 22, 2020


The survey closes Friday, Sept. 25.


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Be Well 365 Recovery Student Lessons, Supports and Interventions
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On September 22, 2020


All MCPS schools will continue to provide increased social-emotional supports for students during virtual learning. As students and families are faced with rapidly evolving changes in daily life caused by the pandemic, it is important that the system provides the […]


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Learn About Countywide and Regional High School Programs at Upcoming Virtual Sessions
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On September 22, 2020


Parents and students are invited to learn about the various high school options available to Grade 8 students for the 2021-2022 school year during a virtual session on Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. The virtual presentation, which will be broadcast […]


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Saturday School to Offer Its Programs Virtually
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On September 22, 2020


Registration for the George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academy, Inc. is open for the 2020–2021 school year. Saturday School offers virtual K-12 academic support programs in math and English/Language Arts. Classes begin on Saturday, Sept. 26. This year, elementary students […]


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MCCPTA to Host Community Conversation Sept. 26
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On September 22, 2020


The Montgomery County Council of Parent Teacher Associations is hosting a community conversation on virtual learning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26.This event is free and will provide parents and members of the community with an opportunity to share […]


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Chromebook Obligations
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On September 22, 2020


MCPS families are responsible for damage or loss of MCPS-issued Chromebooks. For information regarding repair, replacement and costs, please see the document here.


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MCPS to Provide Triple Meal Service on Fridays
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On September 17, 2020


Starting tomorrow, Sept. 18, MCPS is increasing to a triple meal service on Fridays to help address food insecurity for MCPS students over the weekend. The district will also continue to partner with local nonprofits, faith-based organizations, county government agencies, […]


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How Is Virtual Learning Going? Tell Us!
Gboyinde Onijala Posted On September 17, 2020


The purpose of this survey is to provide MCPS parents/guardians with an opportunity to share information about their experience with virtual learning.


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