2013 Graduation Ceremonies Begin May 24

More than 10,000 MCPS high school seniors will be receiving diplomas in ceremonies that will begin on May 24 and continue through June 12. A variety of commencement speakers—ranging from elected officials to professional athletes to local media personalities—will be speaking. The ceremonies that will be held at DAR Constitution Hall can be viewed live online.

Graduation

Two MCPS Students Named Presidential Scholars

Bayard Miller, a senior at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, and Marni Morse, a senior at Richard Montgomery High School, have been named 2013 U.S. Presidential Scholars for their outstanding academic achievement, leadership and community service. They are among 141 students nationwide to be named Presidential Scholars and will be honored during a ceremony in Washington, D.C. in June.  

Presidential Scholars

MCPS Launches Innovation Schools Initiative

Superintendent Joshua Starr has announced the first 10 MCPS schools that will participate in a new initiative to improve student performance and narrow achievement gaps. The Innovation Schools will receive strategic support in designing and implementing school improvement strategies and professional learning plans that will accelerate student progress and narrow achievement gaps.

 

Innovation Schools

Upcoming Parent Academy Workshops

Take advantage of free upcoming Parent Academy workshops. From 7–8:30 p.m. on May 22 at Eastern Middle School, parents can pick up tips on how to keep their children safe this summer. On June 5, parents will learn about cybersafety and social media, during a session at William H. Farquhar Middle School from 7–8:30 p.m. Childcare and interpretation services are provided.

Parent Academy Workshops
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