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MCPS Commitment to Safety, Security and Well-Being in All Schools: UPDATE Includes Restroom Plan

(February 27, 2023)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has a road map for a  comprehensive framework for school safety and well-being that details our commitment to safe, equitable and successful schools. To su ...(more)

Media Advisory: Feb. 25 Community Forum on Fentanyl & Life Saving Narcan Training

(February 24, 2023)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and Montgomery Goes Purple will be hosting its second community forum on fentanyl. Panelists will share important information on the dangers and prevalence of f ...(more)

Board of Education Tentatively Adopts Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget

(February 23, 2023)

The Board of Education, by unanimous vote, approved a $3.2 billion Operating Budget recommendation for FY 2024. The request includes a $296 million increase – 10%-- over the current budget and $ ...(more)

Board of Education to Hold Business Meeting, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023

(February 23, 2023)

The Board of Education will hold its business meeting on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Closed session will begin at 1:00 p.m. Public agenda items will begin at 5:00 p.m.  The meeting will be cablecast ...(more)

Virtual Media Availability with MCPS Superintendent on Antisemitic Incidents

(February 22, 2023)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Monifa B. McKnight is available for an interview on the increase in antisemitic incidents in schools and the role each and every one of us pl ...(more)

Finalists Selected for Student Member of the Board of Education

(February 16, 2023)

Sami Saeed, a junior at Richard Montgomery High School, and Yoseph Zerihun, a junior at Springbrook High School, are the finalists for the 46th Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB). Electio ...(more)

Nominations Open for Distinguished Service to Public Education Awards

(February 15, 2023)

The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking nominations from the public for its 26th Annual Awards for Distinguished Service to Public Education. The awards are sponsored by the Board to recog ...(more)

Board of Education Seeking Comment on Parent and Family Involvement, Ethics Policies

(February 14, 2023)

The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking comments on two policies—Policy ABC, Parent and Family Involvement, and Policy BBB, Ethics. On Policy ABC, the Board is seeking comments on ...(more)

Media Advisory: Students Taste Testing Innovative Concepts for 2023-2024 School Year Menu

(February 14, 2023)

The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Division of Food and Nutrition Services is hosting its second annual The Taste of MCPS - Menu Concept Taste Test for Students. Over 100 students in grades 6 ...(more)

Three Finalists Named for Teacher of the Year

(February 08, 2023)

Three teachers have been named finalists for the 2023–2024 MCPS Teacher of the Year. They are: Megan Anderson, fifth grade teacher at Chevy Chase Elementary School; Eunju (April) Moon, ...(more)

Board of Education to Hold Business Meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023

(February 07, 2023)

The Board of Education will hold its business meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. Closed session will begin at 9:00 a.m. Public agenda items will begin at 11:00 a.m.  The meeting will be cablecas ...(more)

MCPS Stronger Student Mental Health and Wellness App Now Available

(February 01, 2023)

The free MCPS Stronger Student mobile app is now available via the Apple and Google Play stores. The project was led by students who performed all aspects of design, building and focus grouping for th ...(more)

Media Advisory: Jan. 28 Community Forum on Fentanyl & Life Saving Narcan Training

(January 26, 2023)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and Montgomery Goes Purple will be hosting a community forum on fentanyl. Panelists will share important information on the dangers and prevalence of fentanyl, ...(more)

Board of Education Adopts Option for Virtual Learning on Inclement Weather Days for School Year 2022–2023; Discusses Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Initial Implementation Plan; Issues an OMA Statement; Makes Administrative Appointments

(January 24, 2023)

The Montgomery County Board of Education (Board) held a business meeting on Thursday, January 12, 2023. During the meeting, the Board adopted an option for virtual learning on inclement weather days f ...(more)

Statement from MCPS and the Board of Education Condemning Antisemitism

(January 21, 2023)

Montgomery County Public Schools, Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight and the Board of Education condemn all acts of antisemitism in any form. This week, swastikas were drawn on student desks at three ...(more)