Tune In to Superintendent's Operating Budget Presentation Live Dec.19MCPS Superintendent Dr. Monifa B. McKnight will deliver a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 19. WATCH LIVE right here on the MCPS homepage or on Cable Comcast 34 & 1071 HD, Verizon 36 and RCN 89 & 1058 HD, En Español, Comcast 33, Verizon 35, RSN 88.
A Message from the MCPS School System Medical Officer About the Dangers of Illicit Fentanyl The Office of the School System Medical Officer for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is bringing attention to a dangerous trend in substance use affecting our community. Synthetic opioids, specifically illegally made fentanyl, are increasingly responsible for overdoses and overdose deaths. A message went out to the school community Friday, Dec. 9 detailing what fentanyl is, dangers of illicit fentanyl, what families can do to help protect youth, and MCPS’ collaboration with community partners to combat this epidemic.Read Full Community Message
BOE Approves School Year Calendar that Allows for More Professional Days and Less DisruptionsThe Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education approved the 2023-2024 school year calendar at its Dec. 6 business meeting. Superintendent Dr. Monifa B. McKnight presented her recommended calendar to the BOE with input from the community. The new calendar offers investments and increased focus on professional development for teachers while aiming to limit instructional disruptions.Calendar Highlights
Board of Education Appoints New OfficersKarla Silvestre (At-Large) and Shebra Evans (District 4) will now lead the Montgomery County Board of Education as president and vice president. They were formally appointed during the Board's business meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6.Read More