Junior Achievement Finance Park Celebrates Grand OpeningJunior Achievement Finance Park at Thomas Edison High School of Technology celebrated its grand opening on Oct. 17. The program will provide all MCPS seventh-graders with hands-on opportunities to learn about important principles of financial literacy.Learn About Finance Park
October is CyberSecurity MonthThroughout the United States October is recognized by many organizations as CyberSecurity month. Cybersecurity is the protection of internet-connected systems, including hardware, software and data, from cyberattacks. MCPS takes seriously its responsibility of protecting its own online systems and this field is a growing career that many of our students are studying in programs across the district.Career Readiness / Cybersecurity Capstone
County to Offer Free Flu Vaccine ClinicsThe Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services will offer free flu vaccinations for healthy, school-aged children (ages 3 to 18 years) by appointment in October and November. Schedule appointments on the county's website or call 311.Learn More and Schedule an Appointment
World of Montgomery Festival to Celebrate Cultural DiversityThe World of Montgomery Festival celebrates and displays the rich cultural heritages of Montgomery County and the Washington, D.C., area. This year’s festival will be held from noon–4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21, at the Montgomery College Rockville campus. Held rain or shine, the free event includes an international village, a global kitchen with chef demonstrations of traditional ethnic food and a spice market, a craft market, a Parade of Cultures, two performance stages of dance and music and interactive activities for the whole family.More information