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WHAT'S HAPPENING

Monday, June 24
Board of Education meeting

Friday, June 28
Payday
SHOUT OUTS

Congratulations to Dan Hutton at Takoma Park Elementary School for winning the Green Activist Award from the Takoma Foundation. He has also received his master’s degree in education with a focus on elementary science.Deborah Hutton, instructional data analyst, New Hampshire Estates Elementary School

Congratulations to Sharon Lizear, who started as a bus operator in the Blair HS cluster 32 years ago. In 2008, she became a bus route supervisor. Now, she is retiring and I know there are many who wish her the very best! Joyce Buttrey, bus route supervisor, Shady Grove North Transportation Administration 

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SCHOOL NEWS

U.S. Treasurer Visits Roberto Clemente Middle School

She gave an inspirational talk to Latina students, and presented the school with a model of the Congressional Gold Medal honoring its namesake. more
 

Students, Staff Donate Nearly $400,000 to Cancer Charity

Inside, read about student improvements in reading, including a special guest reader to Longview School. more
 

Three MCPS Students win “Cappies” for Excellence in Theater

Students from Wootton, Northwood and Whitman high schools were finalists in 16 categories. more
 

Frost MS Celebrates Maryland Blue Ribbon Award

The Rockville school will now compete to become the 36th National Blue Ribbon School in MCPS. more
 

ERSC CORNER

Congratulating Longtime Employees

More than 1,200 employees have completed 15, 25 or 35 years of service. more
 

GREAT STAFF

Leaving a Legacy at Einstein

After more than half a century, counselor Joe Monte has helped thousands of students, but this is the year he will retire. more
 

Five Questions for Bill Mills

After nearly 46 years of taking pictures of people and events in MCPS, the photographer is retiring. more
 

Westover Teacher, Galway Principal Win ESOL Awards

Inside, read about a journalism teacher honored for helping to mentor young journalists. more
 

HAPPY TRAILS

Retirement Celebrations

Read about your colleagues who are leaving MCPS. more
 

IN THE NEWS

MCPS Retirees Honored at June 6 Retirement Reception

Nearly 500 retirees were recognized for their years of service to students. more
 

Flora M. Singer Elementary Holds Dedication Ceremony

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The Silver Spring school is believed to be the first public school in the U.S. named for a Holocaust survivor. more
 

Graduation Rate Among Highest in the Nation

This year’s Diplomas Count report calculates the MCPS rate at 84 percent, which is tied for second among the nation’s 50 largest districts. more
 

Donate to Give BACKpacks Campaign

Donations are being sought to fill 50,000 backpacks filled with school supplies for students. more
 

Seeking Staff Volunteers for the Back-to-School Fair

Get ready for the fall by greeting students and their families at the annual event. more
 

Police Officer Honored for Dedication to Broad Acres Elementary School

Kirk Considine has shown incredible commitment to students, staff and the community.  more
 

GREAT STUDENTS

Northwest HS Wins State, National Chess Championships

Inside, read about students honored in creative writing, art and computer programming contests. more
 

WELL AWARE

Free Health Screenings Available for MCPS Staff on July 9

The screenings—for cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and body mass index—are available by appointment. more
 

Don’t Miss the June Wellness Newsletter

Check it out and meet the principal at Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School, who has run the Boston Marathon … twice. more
 

Summer Film Series Takes a Look at Obesity

Also, don't miss the men's wellness webinar from 4–5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12.  more