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 […]
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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 […]
The MCPS summer school program keeps students engaged and learning over the break. The first session runs from June 24 to July 12.
MCPS eighth grade students are invited to participate in high school career readiness camps this summer. Students will have an opportunity to explore skilled and professional careers, and match their career goals and interests with career academies and high school […]
Nominations are open for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Outstanding Student, Outstanding Teacher and Principal of the Year Awards. The ESOL/Bilingual Advisory Committee (EBAC) will be presenting several awards: Outstanding Teacher Awards, which will be given to three […]
MCPS students, families and staff are invited to attend a free, private screening of the film Circles. Circles focuses on the life of Eric Butler, a Hurricane Katrina survivor and pioneer of the restorative justice movement. Shot over two years, […]
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 from 9–11 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, at Thomas Edison High School of Technology, 12501 […]
Registration Begins May 13 for County Recreation and Montgomery Parks Summer Programs and Activities
Montgomery County Recreation and Montgomery Parks have hundreds of exciting programs and classes to promote active and healthy lifestyles this summer. Summer registration opens May 13 via ActiveMONTGOMERY.org. Programs and activities are tailored to a variety of interests, skill levels […]
Montgomery College is offering more than 200 programs for youth from kindergarten through 12th grade on all three campuses (Rockville, Germantown, and Takoma Park/Silver Spring). Classes include Black Rocket Computer Skills and Programming camps, Circus camp, FutureMakers Design and Build […]
Hanington will now go on to compete for Maryland Teacher of the Year.
Inclement weather forced MCPS to close schools on four days this winter. The 2018-2019 MCPS school calendar includes 182 instruction days, two above the minimum required in the state of Maryland. As a result of these closures, MCPS will need […]
The 2019 high school commencement season is set to begin on Friday, May 24, and will end on Thursday, June 13. Graduations taking place at DAR Constitution Hall will be streamed live, courtesy of DAR, on DAR’s website. MCPS is […]
Parents and students are invited to learn more about all core high school science course options, including Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses during the High School Science Curriculum Night on May 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 […]
MCPS is beginning the implementation of a three year rollout of new curriculum for elementary and middle English Language Arts (ELA) and Math to support high levels of teaching and learning for all students. Come learn more from MCPS staff […]
Nathaniel Tinbite, a junior at John F. Kennedy High School, has been elected the Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) for the 2019-2020 school year. Mr. Tinbite’s term begins on July 1, 2019. All secondary students were eligible […]
The 2019 Gaithersburg Book Festival will take place Saturday, May 18, on the grounds of Gaithersburg City Hall, 31 S. Summit Avenue in Gaithersburg. The festival features a great lineup of authors and activities for children of all ages. Several […]
MCPS parents and members of the community are invited to attend the Latino Community Forum to engage in an important conversation about enrichment opportunities for Latino students and deepen connections among MCPS leaders, Latino parents and students, and the school […]
MCPS, in collaboration with MCCPTA and community partners, is hosting a forum on May 18 to help build, support and advocate for a stronger and more diverse LGBTQIA school community. The forum will be held at Thomas S. Wootton High […]
The winners will be honored at a reception on Wednesday, May 8.
Earlier this year, the Montgomery County Board of Education adopted a resolution asking the superintendent to utilize external consultants to conduct an in-depth review and analysis of how existing school and cluster boundaries support or hinder the effective use of […]
Staff, parents and community members are invited to a series of community meetings to learn about the MCPS Equity Accountability Model and other strategies the district is using to monitor and report student achievement. Upcoming meetings will take place on: […]
Hundreds of students, youth service providers, educators and parents came together at Richard Montgomery High School for the 10th Annual Choose Respect Montgomery conference. The purpose of the conference is to promote respect in dating relationships and raise community awareness […]
The first community meeting is set for April 4 at Quince Orchard High School.
MCPS parents, staff and community members are invited to the sixth annual Special Education Summit, Leading the Way Today, Partnering for a Better Tomorrow. The summit will take place from 8:15 a.m.–1 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at Quince Orchard High School, 15800 Quince […]
MCPS parents, staff and community members are invited to share their ideas and views on the importance of fully funding the MCPS operating budget with the Montgomery County Council through emails, letters and testimonials. The Council will hold five public […]
