From therapy dogs and scavenger hunts to nature walks and yoga, schools throughout MCPS have been participating in Mental Health Awareness Week, providing students with activities to help them relax, recharge and refuel. Teachers at Burnt Mills Elementary School led their students through meditation and yoga. Positive affirmations filled hallways at Parkland Middle School. Col. Zadok Magruder High School celebrated with a field day packed with art, reading, board games, sports and karaoke. The week kicked off with a systemwide mindful moment led by Superintendent Monifa McKnight. Watch a video and see a photo gallery.
The district and the Montgomery County School Psychologists’ Association are hosting a series of virtual events for youth, families and staff throughout this week.
A virtual Waymaking mental health forum will be livestreamed from 6:30–8 p.m. tonight, Oct. 12. This presentation will include videos from the Our Minds Matters club and a panel of student leaders discussing their thoughts and experiences related to mental health. There will also be time for Q&A.
A virtual resource fair and expert panel will be livestreamed from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15. The fair will provide mental health resources and supports available from MCPS, county agencies and nonprofits, and there will be a Q&A session.
