Illegally Made Fentanyl Awareness: Family Forum Set for Jan. 28In partnership with MCPS, Montgomery Goes Purple invites families to come out Saturday, Jan. 28 for an event and discussion on this deadly drug. Panelists will share important information on the dangers and prevalence of fentanyl, prevention tools and protective factors for students, and resources for treatment when needed. The event will be from 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. in the Clarksburg High School cafeteria, 22500 Wims Road in Clarksburg. The event will also be livestreamed on the MCPS homepage. County Leaders News Conference December Medical Officer Message on Fentanyl
Job Fair for Teachers Set for Jan. 30MCPS is hosting an in-person job fair for teachers from 5–7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30. The largest and most diverse school system in Maryland, MCPS offers competitive compensation and benefit packages. The system is looking for highly qualified professionals to join its workforce as classroom teachers for the 2023-2024 school year. Positions Available and How to Apply
District Leaders Share Student Performance Data and Plans for Improvement Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) leaders held a news conference to discuss student performance midway through the 2022–2023 school year, to make connections to proposed expenditures in its operating budget and to share plans for accountability as we finish the school year. District leadership discussed student enrollment numbers, elementary school literacy, middle school math, Advanced Placement and SAT exam performance, dual-enrollment program participation and staying on track for graduation. Watch Full Presentation
15th Annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities College Fair Set for Feb. 17This free in-person event at The Universities at Shady Grove will provide students in Grades 8–12 an opportunity to meet representatives from more than 50 HBCUs to learn about admissions, financial aid, testing, majors and much more. Many HBCU representatives will hold virtual interviews with 12th grade students. During the interviews, students can potentially receive application fee waivers, scholarship awards and on-site admission. Qualified seniors will be able to interview with HBCU admissions representatives on February 13-17, 2023, from 8:30am to 4:00pm via Zoom. For more information visit HBCU Fair page