MCPS Stronger Student Mental Health and Wellness App Now AvailableThe free MCPS Stronger Student mobile app is now available via the Apple and Google Play stores. The project was led by students who performed all aspects of design, building and focus grouping for the app. For secondary students, the app provides access to crisis support resources or other mental and physical health/wellness needs, including reporting incidents of discrimination. It is anonymous and confidential. Read More
Summer RISE 2023 Registration Now Open for StudentsSign up today for an opportunity to be a part of Summer RISE 2023. Summer Rise is an initiative led by the MCPS Department of Partnerships in collaboration with businesses, government agencies, higher education institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The program is for rising MCPS juniors and seniors to participate in a career-based learning opportunity during the summer. Students will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning opportunities related to their field of interest. Visit the Summer RISE website for more information and to register.Summer RISE Program Student Registration Form
James Hubert Blake High School Earns AP Computer Science Female Diversity AwardFor the second year, James Hubert Blake High School has earned the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science A. Schools honored with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award have expanded girls’ access in AP computer science courses.Read More
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