Volunteer Training on Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse

MCPS values the volunteers who work in our schools to enrich our students' experiences.  As a community, we all are mindful of our shared responsibility to create safe, nurturing environments for our students.  The Montgomery County Board of Education has revised its child abuse policy, and MCPS has engaged in a compr

Student Rights and Responsibilities and Code of Conduct

In order to ensure a safe, productive, and positive learning environment , MCPS publishes two documents that help students, parents, and staff understand school rules and regulations, the expectations for student conduct, and the possible consequences for violating the rules.  A Student's Guide to Rights and Responsib

2016-2017 Extracurricular Activity Fee for Secondary Students

MCPS secondary students who participate in extracurricular activities, such as sports and clubs, are required to pay an annual activity fee of $32.50  Students who pay the fee are entitled to participate in one or more programs during the school year.  A reduced fee of $15.00 is available for income-eligible families. 

New Season of Homework Hotling Live!

For 31 years Homework Hotline Live (HHL) has helped tens of thousands of students in kindergarten through 12th grade by offering free homework help from MCPS teachers. HHL kicked off its 2016-2017 season on Tuesday, Aug. 30, by offering homework help online.  Homework Hotline Live on MCPS TV will begin on Wednesday,

Saturday School Helps Students Succeed

The George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academy kicks off its 2016-2017 season of Saturday School on Saturday, Sept. 24.  Saturday School is a low-cost tutoring and mentoring program that provides a sixth day of learning and helps MCPS students enhance their mastery of core academic subjects.  Students who are in need of ad

Sign-up for MCPS QuickNotes

MCPS QuickNotes is a free e-mail service that provides subscribers with important news and information about MCPS programs and activities, plus emergency information.  MCPS Quicknotes is offered in seven languages:  English, Spanish, French, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Amharic.  Visit www.mcpsquicknotes.org

Nominations for Athletic Hall of Fame

The next Sherwood Athletic Hall of Fame class will be inducted during the fall of 2017.  If you would like to nominate a former athlete, coach, team, or special contributor, please submit the proper form to Marc Thomas in the PE department.  You can email him the form ( marc_k_Thomas@mcpsmd.org .) or mail the form to

Weekly Bulletin 9/25/16-10/1/16

Weekly Bulletin 9/25/16-10/1/16

Rosa Parks Incident 9/19/16

A letter was sent home to the middle school students at Rosa Parks from the Principal about an incident that occurred at a bus stop.  We are asking that parents speak with their children about safety in light of the community events that happened last week and yesterday.   Rosa Parks letter

Message from Mr. Gregory

Dear Parents and Guardians:   This message is to inform you about an incident that happened in our community on Thursday, September 15, 2016.  The Montgomery County Police Department has issued a press release indicating that an assault occurred in the Olney/Sandy Spring area http://www.mymcpnew

PSAT Flyer

Attached is the PSAT flyer.  The PSAT will be given on Wednesday, October 19th.   PSAT Flyer

Tentative Graduation Date

Montgomery County Public Schools has tentatively chosen Monday, June 12 as Sherwood's graduation date.  Last week, graduation dates were made public.  Sherwood, along with three other schools, have tentative dates.  A final decision about a date and time will be made by the beginning of the school year.