The “MCPS Waymaking” video series has new episodes up for staff and students as families adapt to the changes in daily life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The show is hosted Dr. Christina Conolly, director of psychological services for MCPS. […]
Many of us are experiencing an increase in stress induced by the changes, sacrifices, hardships and uncertainty we continue to […]
Nearly 6,000 MCPS employees increased their physical activity during Well Aware’s spring physical activity challenge: The Superhero Challenge. They took […]
This webinar will provide information on the positive benefits of getting the right amount of sleep; the negative consequences of […]
The latest episode of "MCPS Waymaking" features a discussion on social-emotional learning lessons being offered to students. "MCPS Waymaking" is […]
A wellness webinar investigating the mind-body connection and offering ways to improve wellness will be held from 4–5 p.m. on […]
With the ongoing global health crisis, many of us are finding ourselves increasingly stressed and worried—about our health, the economy […]
MCPS has created a series of mindfulness videos for staff, students and the community to address the multitude of current […]
A wellness webinar investigating the mind-body connection and offering ways to improve wellness will be held from 4–5 p.m. on […]
Well Aware, the MCPS wellness program, is challenging you to log your daily exercise time as you break out of […]
Have you registered for the Be Well 365 courses in myMCPS, or seen the latest Be Well Talks featuring your […]
The Sherwood cluster is hosting a Wellness Fair at William H. Farquhar Middle School from 12:30–2:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. […]
It is time to come out of your mild-mannered shell (think Clark Kent) and become the fit and fierce warrior […]
This month’s seminar and webinar will look at the differences between sodium and salt; explain where sodium may be hiding […]
The American Heart Association (AHA) will hold its yearly National Wear Red Day on Friday, Feb. 7, to call attention […]
Winter is a daunting time of the year. Shorter days and colder weather, coupled with life’s stressors can lead to […]
During the January wellness seminar, employees can learn to create a fitness plan that works within their time and budget […]
Have you registered for the Be Well 365 courses in myMCPS, or seen the latest Be Well Talks featuring your […]
The Montgomery County Council of PTAs (MCCPTA) is holding its third annual Health and Wellness Forum from 1–5 p.m. on […]
Nearly 6,000 MCPS employees increased their physical activity during Well Aware’s fall physical activity challenge: Minutes in Motion. They took […]
This seminar will help participants recognize sources of holiday stress and tension, and will provide suggestions for minimizing them. The […]
Springbrook High School will host a Drum Line Competition and Showcase beginning at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7. MCPS schools […]
With the sun setting earlier and busier fall schedules setting in, stress can slowly creep up on you. Stress causes […]
MCPS is marking Mental Health Awareness Week Nov. 11–15. Some school are offering wellness tips on the morning announcements or […]
Smoking is an expensive habit. In 1970, a smoker paid only about 60 cents for a pack of cigarettes. A decade […]
Well Aware, the MCPS employee wellness program, is offering its next seminar on getting better sleep. This seminar will provide […]
Modern society is geared for sitting. We sit at our desks while working; at tables while eating or meeting; and […]
This seminar will provide tips for women to help ensure a healthy lifestyle. It will focus on heart, breast and […]
Since Kaiser Permanente and MCPS first teamed up to offer the Quit for Good tobacco cessation program in 2011, 346 […]
Have you completed your biometric health screening and health risk assessment? If not, you could miss the chance to save […]
