Board of Education to Meet Sept. 21, 2021The Board of Education will hold its business meeting Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021. Public agenda items will begin at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be broadcast live on Comcast Channel 34, Verizon FIOS Channel 36, RCN Channel 89.Meeting agenda Watch meeting live
Say YES to the Test–Random and Rapid COVID-19 TestingOne significant mitigation tactic Montgomery County Public Schools will use this fall is random COVID-19 screening tests and rapid testing across grades. MCPS, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Health, is offering COVID tests to students at no cost. Testing requires parent permission so "Say Yes to the Test".Screening Testing-The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends random asymptomatic COVID-19 testing because it detects and can limit the spread of the virus, even in the absence of visible symptoms. Rapid Testing- Staff from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will determine that a COVID-19 rapid test should be administered when a student presents to a health room with potential COVID-19 symptomsFill out the form More information
Mask Up, MCPS - It's Simple. Be Smart. Do Your Part. Stay Safe.All MCPS students, staff and visitors will be required to wear face coverings in school buildings and offices this fall, regardless of vaccination status. This is one of the most basic strategies we can use to help stop the spread of COVID-19. So Mask Up, MCPS - Be Smart. Do Your Part. Stay SafeMask Up, MCPS Video: A message from our students Mask Up, MCPS Video: A message from our adults
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage MonthThe Board of Education has proclaimed Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month. Throughout the month, MCPS schools will celebrate the unique cultures and traditions of students, teachers, staff and community members who trace their roots to Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries in North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean.Read the Board of Education Resolution