Even though the coronavirus is being detected in the U.S., the risk to Americans remains low. Still, MCPS and county agencies are monitoring the situation and preparing a public health plan.
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A Library on Wheels
Saeed Damadi doesn’t just drive a school bus. He operates a library on wheels. For seven years, Damadi has driven elementary, middle […]
Marking Public Schools Week
It is MCPS’ moral imperative to ensure that every student who comes through our doors has an education that prepares […]
Comments on Amendments to Student Transfer Board Policy Due by April 21
The Montgomery County Board of Education is proposing amendments to Board Policy JEE, Student Transfers, and is seeking public comment on […]
All In: KID Museum Partnership Help Prepare Our Students for Their Futures
"Interdependent people combine their own efforts with the efforts of others to achieve their greatest success.” — Stephen Covey, author, […]
Presenting the 2019 Annual Report
The 2019 Annual Report to the Community is now available. The Annual Report to the Community includes highlights from the 2018-2019 school year and […]
Nominations Open for Annual Distinguished Service to Public Education Awards
The deadline is approaching to submit a nomination for the Montgomery County Board of Education’s 23rd Annual Awards for Distinguished […]
Fox Chapel’s Approach to Its School Improvement Plan Yields Results
Watch Fox Chapel Elementary School Principal Diana Zabetakis, reading specialist Stacey Collins and staff development teacher Kimberly Haden talk about […]
Hispanic Alliance for Education Fundraiser Set for April 21
The Hispanic Alliance for Education (HAE) is holding its annual fundraising dinner from 6–9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, at […]
Save the Date: Movie Screening, Discussion Set for April 16
Staff, parents and guardians, and community members are invited to a movie screening of “Resilience: The Biology of Stress & […]
Dancing the Night Away
Student dancers from 12 schools boogied and showed off their moves in the 6th annual MCPS Dance Showcase on Feb. […]
Coming July 6: New Student Information System, Gradebook and Parent Portal
This summer, OASIS, the current gradebook and the current parent portal will be going away. Beginning July 6, 2020, Synergy […]
Learn More About National Board Certification at Upcoming Meetings
A number of meetings are coming up for educators interested in learning more about National Board Certification. The sessions will […]
How Is Your School or Office Celebrating Women’s History Month?
March is Women’s History Month and The Bulletin wants to know how your school or office is celebrating March is Women’s […]
Partnership Programs Offering Dyslexia Certificate, Math Praxis Course
Notre Dame of Maryland University is offering four courses/a 12-credit cohort for a graduate certificate in dyslexia. This partnership with MCPS […]
Prekindergarten/Head Start Registration Begins March 2
Parents who want to register their child for an MCPS prekindergarten or Head Start class for the 2020-2021 school year […]
Students Interested in Local Politics Can Apply to Be Councilmember for a Day
Students in grades 8, 9, 10 and 11 who are interested in politics and want to know what it is […]
Changes to W-4 Form May Require Employee Action
As a result of 2018 federal tax law changes, the 2020 Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate has changed significantly from […]
Don’t Risk Losing 2019 FSA Funds: Use Your Balances by March 15, 2020
If you are one of the many employees who had a flexible spending account (FSA) in 2019, then it is […]
Don’t Miss the Latest Be Well 365 Courses, Be Well Talks
Have you registered for the Be Well 365 courses in myMCPS, or seen the latest Be Well Talks featuring your […]
Rachel Carson Principal, Students Featured on Kojo Nnamdi Show
Rachel Carson Elementary School Principal Deneise Hammond and several students were featured on a recent Kojo Nnamdi radio show on […]
Know Someone Who Wants to Work for MCPS?
The Office of Human Resources and Development is holding job fairs through the summer to hire for teachers, substitute teachers […]
MCPS Staff Invited to February 28 Wellness Fair
The Sherwood cluster is hosting a Wellness Fair at William H. Farquhar Middle School from 12:30–2:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. […]
Training Opportunities Open for Supporting Services Staff
The Office of Human Resources and Development is holding five training opportunities for supporting services employees in February and March. SPT10: […]
Join the Superhero Challenge!
It is time to come out of your mild-mannered shell (think Clark Kent) and become the fit and fierce warrior […]
Visual Arts Summer Camp Open to Rising Students in Grades 1–5
Current MCPS students who will be going into Grades 1–5 in the 2020–2021 school year are eligible to participate in […]
Board of Education Adopts Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Budget
The Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt a $2.805 billion budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021. This includes an […]
New Administrative Appointments and Vision for the Future of MCPS
Superintendent Jack Smith sent the following email to staff on Monday, Feb. 10. Dear Colleagues: Just more than four years ago, […]
Spring Theater Schedule Is Out; Get Your Drama On!
The curtain is rising on spring theater productions throughout the school system, at middle schools and high schools. Get your […]
RespectFEST to Examine Teen Dating Violence
The 11th Annual Choose Respect Montgomery RespectFEST Conference will be held on Sunday, March 29, at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center. […]
