A fourth grade teacher sends the superintendent a message of resilience, perseverance and hope, and Dr. Smith speaks with special education teachers about their work. Read about it and watch the video in today’s All In blog.
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Celebrating Longtime Employees
This year, 1,306 longtime employees are eligible for recognition, according to Employee and Retiree Services records. Of these employees, 948 […]
Wheaton Woods Paraeducator Named Supporting Services Employee of the Year
Wheaton Woods Elementary School special education paraeducator Michelle Schwarz always gives 110 percent. She sees herself as an instructional leader, […]
New Guidelines for Health Insurance Benefits
The Department of Labor and the Internal Revenue Service have released new guidelines for the health insurance benefit administrations process […]
New Guidelines for Flexible Spending Accounts
The Department of Labor and the Internal Revenue Service released new guidelines affecting Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) elections due to […]
Higher Education Partnerships Hosting Virtual Interest Meetings
The Office of Human Resources and Development, in partnership with local colleges and universities, will host several virtual information sessions […]
Staff COVID-19 Webpage Updated with Phase III Information
As a reminder, MCPS has established guidelines and best practices for staff through the COVID-19 crisis. The new staff webpage […]
Administrators at Clarksburg Elementary, Walter Johnson High Schools Win Media Awards
For the first time in its history, the Montgomery County Educational Media Specialists Association (MCEMSA) is honoring administrators at two […]
Pools for Assistant Principals, Principal Positions Now Open
The window for the Pre-qualified Principal/Principal Intern application opened May 5 and will remain open until midnight on Wednesday, May […]
Resignation Dates for Non-Tenured Teachers Changed
The Maryland State Department of Education recently reviewed policies and regulations impacted by the closure of schools due to COVID-19. […]
“Waymaking” Series Features Crisis Center, Science Behind Mindfulness
The “MCPS Waymaking” video series has new episodes up for staff and students as families adapt to the changes in […]
Some Good News
An MCPS teacher and principal were named finalists in the 2020 The Washington Post Teacher and Principal of the Year […]
People On The Move
The Board of Education approved the following administrative appointments at its May 12 business meeting: Daniel K. Marella, Associate Superintendent […]
Help for Headline Anxiety
Many of us are experiencing an increase in stress induced by the changes, sacrifices, hardships and uncertainty we continue to […]
Do You Know a Student Heading Off to College This Fall?
Do you know or have a student heading off to college this fall? Do you have questions or concerns about […]
MCPS Hosting Town Hall for LGBTQ+ Community
MCPS will be hosting a Pride Town Hall to reconnect with the LGBTQ+ community during the COVID-19 crisis. This virtual event […]
Hispanic, Asian American Groups Recognize Top Scholars
The Hispanic Alliance for Education is honoring its Distinguished Hispanic Scholars tonight during a virtual event at 6:30 p.m. The […]
Winners Announced in United We Learn Contest
Winners have been selected in MCPS' fourth annual United We Learn student contest. The district launched the contest in 2017 with […]
Superhero Challenge Announces Spring Winners
Nearly 6,000 MCPS employees increased their physical activity during Well Aware’s spring physical activity challenge: The Superhero Challenge. They took […]
Deadline for Immersion Programs Extended to May 29
MCPS, which offers immersion programs in Chinese, French and Spanish beginning in kindergarten, has extended its deadline for immersion programs […]
Process for Kindergarten Enrollment Changing
MCPS has launched a new online registration/enrollment process to support families who wish to enroll their children. Families who are […]
Navigating the College Admissions Process During COVID-19
Do you have a question about the college admissions process, particularly about financial aid, the FAFSA and options for staying […]
Gaithersburg Book Festival Moving Online
The Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF), a celebration of books, writers and literary excellence, is holding this year’s event virtually, offering […]
#ThisIsWhy Youth PSA Campaign Contest Open to Students
Montgomery County Recreation and the Gandhi Brigade have announced a #ThisIsWhy Youth PSA Campaign Contest. With the effects of social […]
Schools to Remain Closed Rest of 2019-2020 School Year
State Superintendent Karen Salmon announced today that all Maryland schools are to remain closed for the rest of the 2019-2020 […]
This Week, We Celebrate You!
Dear Staff, This week, we are celebrating amazing educators whose tireless efforts have made it possible for us to continue to […]
Update on Grading and Reporting
In case you missed it, please read this important community update that provides an overview of the grading and reporting […]
Who Will Be the Next MCPS Teacher of the Year?
Three teachers have been named finalists for the 2020–2021 MCPS Teacher of the Year Award by the Marian Greenblatt Education […]
In Case You Missed It …
In case you missed it, be sure to read a May 1 message from Deputy Superintendent Monifa McKnight regarding the […]
Celebrating Our Seniors
MCPS is so proud of the Class of 2020 and all they have accomplished this year. From May 14 to […]
