Statement Concerning Tragic Incident in TexasOn behalf of the Montgomery County Board of Education and Montgomery County Public Schools, we mourn the senseless and tragic loss of life at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Violence in any form is intolerable. Violence against children and those who are called to teach, serve and protect them, in the place they are meant to be the most safe, is unbearable. Tonight we hold our children extra close as we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to ending senseless gun violence and to providing for the safety, security and wellbeing of our entire school community.Read the full Community Message here Mental Health, Crisis and Wellness Resources
Mental Health Forum Set For May 31MCPS is hosting a mental health forum for families and students from 6:15–8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31 at Seneca Valley High School. The event will include a chance for parents to share information with MCPS staff, and to learn about mental health resources and services the school district has available to students. Seneca Valley High School is located at 19401 Crystal Rock Dr., Germantown. More information
Don't Miss the Special Education Summit on June 4MCPS parents, staff and community members are invited to the 8th annual Special Education Summit, Leading the Way Today, Partnering for a Better Tomorrow. The summit will be held virtually from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. on Saturday, June 4. The summit is free and will include breakout sessions on a variety of parenting topics. Topics include: supporting math skills at home; dyslexia explained; advancing the skills of prekindergarten children at home; understanding your child’s IEP; supporting students with autism, and cooperation strategies for parents of children aged 1-12. The keynote speaker is Patricia Crain de Galarce, Ed.D., director of the Center for Inclusive and Special Education, and associate dean in the Graduate School of Education at Lesley University. Register to attend
Pride Town Hall Held on May 21MCPS hosted its annual Pride Town Hall at Walter Johnson High School on May 21. More than 150 students, staff, youth service providers, families and community members attended and participated in workshops and a resource fair.
