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
New Meal Distribution SItesMCPS is expanding the number of mobile (school bus) distribution and non-MCPS Grab & Go meal sites. Starting Monday, April 12, meals will be distributed at the Upcounty Early Childhood Center at Emory Grove from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Please visit the meals webpage frequently for the most up-to-date list of sites.More information
Board Votes to Accelerate Timeline of Student ReturnHere are five important things you need to know about the March 23 Board of Education discussion on MCPS’ reopening plan and what’s ahead:1. The Board voted to speed up the current timeline for the return of student groups.2. Stay safe over spring break and take a COVID-19 test. 3. COVID-19 pool testing for students and staff participating in in-person learning will begin after spring break. 4. MCPS is planning a range of summer programs for elementary, middle and high school students.5. The MCPS COVID-19 dashboard will help the community keep track of key health metrics and positive cases in our school communities.Read the community update
Board of Education Approves 2021-2022 School Year CalendarThe Board of Education has approved a 2021-2022 traditional school year calendar. The school year will begin on Aug. 30, 2021 and end on June 15, 2022 (scenario 1). The Board also voted to approve the Innovative School Year Calendar for Arcola and Roscoe Nix elementary schools.More information