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Board of Education Votes to Make Masks Optional; Discusses Mitigation of Learning Disruption, 2020–2021 Annual Report, Legislative Positions and Naming of Gaithersburg Elementary School #8

(March 22, 2022)

The Montgomery County Board of Education (Board) held a business meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. During the meeting, the Board voted unanimously, among those present, to make masks optional in Mont ...(more)

MCPS Graduation Rate Increases for Class of 2021

(March 17, 2022)

The four-year graduation rate for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students has risen to 91.4 percent, according to data released by the Maryland State Department of Education. The MCPS graduat ...(more)

Statement from Board of Education President Brenda Wolff and Interim Superintendent Dr. Monifa B. McKnight on County Executive Marc Elrich’s Proposed FY 2023 Operating Budget

(March 16, 2022)

Montgomery County Board of Education President Brenda Wolff and Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Monifa B. McKnight released the following statement today concerning County Executive Marc Elrich& ...(more)

Three Finalists Named for Teacher of the Year

(March 16, 2022)

Three teachers have been named finalists for the 2022–2023 MCPS Teacher of the Year. They are: Irma Najarro, dual-language fourth grade teacher at Washington Grove Elementary School; M ...(more)

MCPS Sponsored Activities Remain Scheduled for Saturday, March 12

(March 11, 2022)

At this time all MCPS sponsored activities for Saturday morning, March 12 will proceed on time. This includes the national SAT administration. MCPS is monitoring the forecasted weather conditions for ...(more)

Board of Education Votes to Make Masks Optional in MCPS

(March 08, 2022)

During its March 8 business meeting, the Montgomery County Board of Education voted to make masks optional in all MCPS schools and facilities. This new guidance goes into effect immediately. T ...(more)

Board of Education to Hold Business Meeting, Tuesday, March 8

(March 07, 2022)

The Board of Education will hold its business meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Closed session will begin at 9:00 a.m. Public agenda items will begin at 11:00 a.m.  The meeting will be cablecast ...(more)

Media Advisory: MCPS, Montgomery County to Celebrate Vaccination Efforts, Partnerships

(March 04, 2022)

Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery County and the county’s Department of Health and Human Services will celebrate their united vaccination efforts. WHAT: The school system, along wi ...(more)

En apoyo a las familias afectadas por la explosión del edificio de apartamentos de Silver Spring

(March 03, 2022)

Todos nosotros en las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery estamos profundamente preocupados por el bienestar de las familias afectadas por la explosión del jueves por la ma&ntild ...(more)

In Support of the Families Affected by the Silver Spring Apartment Building Explosion

(March 03, 2022)

All of us at Montgomery County Public Schools are deeply concerned about the welfare and well-being of the families affected by the Thursday morning apartment building explosion in Silver Spring. W ...(more)

El Consejo de Educación condena el acoso en línea de estudiante miembro del Consejo

(February 28, 2022)

El Consejo de Educación es consciente y está consternado por el reciente lenguaje insultante e inapropiado dirigido a la Miembro Estudiantil del Consejo (SMOB) Hana O'Looney. Publica ...(more)

Board of Education Condemns Online Harassment of Student Member of the Board

(February 28, 2022)

The Board of Education is aware of and is appalled by the recent insulting and inappropriate language directed at  Student Member of the Board (SMOB) Hana O’Looney. Recent postings on Twitt ...(more)

El Consejo de Educación abordará el mandato del uso de mascarillas de MCPS en la reunión del 8 de marzo.

(February 26, 2022)

Se anticipa que el Consejo de Educación del Condado de Montgomery, en su reunión de negocios del 8 de marzo, votará para hacer que las máscaras sean opcionales en las insta ...(more)

Board of Education to Address MCPS Mask Mandate at March 8 Meeting

(February 26, 2022)

It is anticipated that the Montgomery County Board of Education, at its March 8 business meeting, will vote to make masks optional in MCPS facilities. This action is based on the Maryland Joint Commit ...(more)

Board Tentatively Adopts $2.96 Billion Operating Budget

(February 24, 2022)

Budget Request will Allow the District to Address Learning Disruption and Student Well-Being, Expand Early Childhood Education and Provide Critical Supports in Schools  By a unanimous vote the ...(more)