Be sure to read a message from Chief Operating Officer Andy Zuckerman regarding the development of the 2020–2021 school year calendar.
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Get Ready to Nominate a Phenomenal Teacher or Principal!
Awards season has arrived! Starting Thursday, Oct. 17, nominations are open for several competitions to honor exceptional teachers and principals. […]
Get a Little Drama in Your Life!
The curtain is rising on fall theater productions throughout the school system, at middle and high schools. Plan now to […]
Blake Hosting Free Marching Band Showcase on October 19
James Hubert Blake High School is hosting the first Marching Band Showcase on Saturday, Oct. 19, starting at 2 p.m. […]
Mental Health Fair to Feature Resources, Sessions on Variety of Topics
Do your children have difficulty managing stress? Are you looking for tips on supporting your child’s mental health in the […]
Asian Pacific Staff, Parents Invited to Open House on October 21
The Asian Pacific American Student Achievement Action Group (APASAAG) is holding its first open house at 7 p.m. on Monday, […]
School News
Verizon's Innovative Learning Initiative is providing 3,300 new iPads to students at Argyle, Forest Oak and Neelsville middle schools. The […]
STEM Festival Set for Nov. 2
MCPS and educational partners are hosting a STEM Festival Showcase from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Northwood […]
Spend Your Minutes in Motion this Fall
Modern society is geared for sitting. We sit at our desks while working; at tables while eating or meeting; and […]
Online Employee Benefits Open Enrollment is Under Way
The MCPS annual Employee Benefits Open Enrollment began Monday, Oct. 7 and will end on Friday, Nov. 1. Enroll in […]
All In: The Kirwan Commission’s Invaluable Impact on Education
I am passionate in my belief that public education is one of the pillars of democracy. It is essential that […]
County Executive to Host Budget Forums
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is holding budget forums to seek input from residents about Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) Operating […]
A New School Presents More Programs and Opportunities
Seneca Valley High School is opening a larger school in the 2020-2021 school year to alleviate overcrowding at Clarksburg and […]
Great Schools
Hundreds of MCPS, nonprofit and local government representatives gathered at the 20th Annual School Community United in Partnership (SCUP) Conference […]
State Retirees’ Association Offering Mini-Grants to Teachers
The Maryland Retired School Personnel Association (MRSPA) is offering six $300 mini-grants to classroom teachers in Maryland. The grants may […]
NAACP Parents’ Council Hosting Nov. 19 Kickoff
The NAACP Parents’ Council is holding its annual kickoff meeting from 5:30–9 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at Northwest High […]
Interested in Becoming an Assistant Principal?
The Office of Human Resources and Development (OHRD) is hosting informational sessions for aspiring assistant principals. Qualified MCPS employees and […]
Howard Professor to Offer Keynote at Mental Health Fair
Celeste Malone, associate professor and coordinator of the school psychology program at Howard University, will deliver the keynote address at […]
Washington Adventist University Offering Math Praxis Course
Washington Adventist University (WAU) is offering a Math Praxis Intensive course for MCPS support professionals who are preparing to take […]
Teleworking Aids Productivity, Promotes Work-Life Balance
Did you know … Teleworking can increase employee productivity when there is a beneficial match between an employee’s job function and […]
October 19 Forum to Discuss Safety and Transportation for Students
A Safe Routes to School Forum is being held on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Northwood High School. Set for 8:30 a.m.–12:30 […]
SEIU Members: Sign Up for Care@Work Today!
If you work and have young children, anything can happen on any given day. Your kid comes down with the stomach […]
MCPS Hosting Mental Health Fair on Nov. 9
Save the date! MCPS is hosting a Mental Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, […]
Superintendent’s Breakfast Focuses on STEM Careers
High school students and professionals from the business world and academia gathered for the MCPS Educational Foundation’s 4th annual Breakfast […]
Celebrating Diversity Month
Diversity is the school system’s area of focus for the month of October. The Office of Communications is looking to […]
Forum for Equity and Excellence Set for Oct. 15
The First Black and Brown Forum for Educational Equity and Excellence will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 15. The event, which […]
Learn About Partnership Programs at Maryland, Montgomery College
Informational meetings are being held for two partnership programs—one for certified teachers who wish to earn master’s degrees, and a […]
Identity Celebrates 20 Years of Helping Hispanic Youth
Identity, Inc. held its 20th anniversary celebration on Sept. 26 at the Universities at Shady Grove. Identity assists more than […]
Upcoming Sessions to Offer Information on Early College Program
Montgomery College (MC) is expanding the Early College (EC) program at all three of its campuses. The EC program provides […]
Women’s Health: Taking Care of You
This seminar will provide tips for women to help ensure a healthy lifestyle. It will focus on heart, breast and […]
