COVID-19 Pool Testing In Schools UnderwayCOVID-19 pool testing is beginning across the district on a rolling basis. We must all do our part to prevent the transmission of the COVID-19 virus in our schools. This includes participating in school-provided COVID-19 testing to identify cases where the student or staff member may not be showing symptoms.Learn more and see the schedule Consent forms in 7 languages
Deadline for Adjustments to Secondary Schedules is April 23High school students can still make adjustments to their schedules or elect to take a course pass/fail until April 23, 2021.More information
Virtual RespectFest Event to Discuss Teen Dating Violence and PreventionChoose Respect Montgomery’s annual event, RespectFest, is going virtual this year. Students and parents are invited to learn about dating violence and prevention, win prizes, take a yoga class, and earn up to five Student Service Learning (SSL) hours. The festival, which runs from April 18-23, is free.There will be workshops and activities for middle and high school students, parents and youth-service providers. The kickoff event for this year’s RespectFest will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 18.More information and registration
April Let’s Talk Careers Will Highlight HealthcareThe next installment of Let’s Talk Careers is scheduled for 10–11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 28, and will feature speakers from the world of healthcare and community health.Confirmed guests who will take questions from students include: Travis Gayles, Montgomery County Health Officer and Chief, Public Health Services; Anna Maria Izquierdo-Porrera, executive director and co-founder, Care for Your Health, Inc.; and Ruth Williams-Brinkley, regional president, Mid-Atlantic States, Kaiser Permanente.More information