Montgomery County Public Schools' Back-to-School Fair is a way to welcome students and families to a new school year, share information about school system programs, provide access to community resources and have fun at the same time.

This year marks the third annual Back-to-School Fair. About 5,000 students, parents and community members attended the first fair to discover the many resources that MCPS and the community have to offer. Last year, that number grew to more than 8,000, and we expect even greater participation this year. Advance funds and donations from area businesses and organizations raised more than $80,000 in 2009 to help make the fair possible, provide school supplies and offer prizes to participants.

Families who have attended the fair appreciate how the school system, community organizations and businesses join together to support parents and celebrate the start of the school year.

See what participants had to say about last year's fair.		View press clips from previous fairs.