The first day of the traditional school year calendar will be Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, and the last day is scheduled for Wednesday, June 16, 2021.
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Join Us for a Virtual Community Conversation on the FY 2021 Operating Budget
Superintendent Jack R. Smith will host a virtual community conversation to present his recommended Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Budget beginning at […]
Board of Education Elects New Officers
Shebra L. Evans was selected by her colleagues on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, to serve as president of the Montgomery […]
All In: Where We Spend Our Money Matters
Late fall is budget season for our school system. While on the surface, budgets sound dry and mundane, they provide […]
Celebrating 20 Years of Latin Dance
The Latin Dance Competition celebrated its 20th year of swinging, swaying and shaking as dozens of energetic high school dancers […]
State Group Recognizes Health and P.E. Educators
Several MCPS staff members, the Board of Education president and a county councilman all received kudos from SHAPE Maryland (Society […]
Board of Education Seeking Comment on Three Policies
The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking comment on three policies— Policy JEE, Student Transfers; Policy BOA, Legal Services, and Policy […]
Registration for Spring Professional Development Courses Opens December 16
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses for the spring semester 2020 will be available for registration through the Professional Development Online […]
DuFief Celebrates Ability Awareness Week
DuFief Elementary School celebrated its 8th annual Ability Awareness Week (AAW) Nov.18–22. The weeklong program taught students that each person […]
Interested in Becoming an Assistant Principal?
The Office of Human Resources and Development is hosting informational sessions for aspiring assistant principals. Qualified MCPS employees and educational […]
Limits for Defined Contribution Plans to Increase in 2019
A defined contribution plan allows you to save for retirement while reducing taxation on your current income. The MCPS 403(b) […]
Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting Set for December 9
The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) will meet from 7–9 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, in the Carver Educational Services […]
‘Tis the Season to De-Stress
This seminar will help participants recognize sources of holiday stress and tension, and will provide suggestions for minimizing them. The […]
Annual Used Car, Computer Sales Coming Dec. 7
The student-refurbished car and computer sales are happening this Saturday, Dec. 7. Students in the Montgomery County Students Automotive Trades Foundation […]
Clemente MS, Springbrook HS Hosting Events Dec. 6, 7
Springbrook High School will host a Drum Line Competition and Showcase beginning at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7. MCPS schools […]
Anti-Vaping PSA Contest Open to Secondary Students
Montgomery County students in Grades 6–12 are encouraged to create an original video public service announcement (PSA) as part of […]
Giving Thanks
Walter Johnson High School welcomed nearly 200 senior citizens at a Thanksgiving feast on Nov. 21. This was the 44th year […]
Nominations Open for Edward Shirley Award
Nominations are being accepted for the 2020 Dr. Edward Shirley Award for Excellence in Educational Administration and Supervision, given annually […]
Contest Challenges Students to Use Technology to Enhance Communication
MCPS has launched the fourth year of its student contest, United We Learn. This year’s contest, United We Learn: Innovative […]
All In: Appreciating the Teachers Who Help Us Find Our Way
We remember our school days based on two groups of people—the adults and classmates who made us feel small and […]
Marking Mental Health Awareness Week in MCPS
From restorative justice circles and meditation to nature walks and fun runs, MCPS staff and students found lots of fun […]
NAACP Parents’ Council Holds Kickoff Meeting
The NAACP Parents’ Council held its annual kickoff meeting at Northwest High School on Nov. 19. This year’s theme was “Championing […]
Virtual Conversation on Curriculum Now Available Online
If you missed the Nov. 14 virtual conversation and presentation on the new curriculum, or if you have parents who […]
Employees’ Charity Campaign Ends Nov. 30; Donate Today!
The 2019–2020 MCPS Employees’ Annual Charity Campaign is under way and will run through Saturday, Nov. 30. The annual campaign […]
Clarksburg Students Donate Computer Lab to Montessori Society of Ashton
The Network Operations program of the Montgomery County Students Information Technology Foundation, Inc. (ITF) presented a computer lab to the […]
Public Meetings Set as Part of Boundary Analysis Assessment
The MCPS Districtwide Boundary Analysis is an initiative designed to provide a comprehensive assessment of Montgomery County Public Schools’ boundaries […]
Training Opportunities Open for Supporting Services Staff
The Office of Human Resources and Development is holding four training opportunities for supporting services employees in December. Workplace Etiquette and […]
Dec. 10 Open House Set for Skilled Trades Professionals
The Office of Human Resources and Development (OHRD) is hosting an open house for skilled professionals interested in teaching their […]
Great Staff
The University of Maryland’s top graduating seniors have piloted programs to feed hungry students, created animations about quantum physics, helped […]
Happy Trails
An open house will be held for Pete Patellis, customer service specialist in Copy Plus/TeamWorks, after 35 years with MCPS. […]
