More Than 150 Students Participate in Latin Dance Competition

More than 150 students participated in the 19th Annual MCPS Latin Dance Competition on Nov. 19, held at the Music Center at Strathmore. Congratulations to all of the students involved!

• View Photos From the Competition

Walter Johnson High School Welcomes Senior Citizens for Thanksgiving Feast

Walter Johnson High School welcomed about 150 senior citizens for a Thanksgiving feast on Nov. 16. The school has hosted the Senior Citizens Luncheon for 43 years. There was a traditional turkey dinner, served by students, as well as music and dancing.

Program Teaches Seventh-Graders Principles of Financial Literacy

Thanks to a partnership with Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, MCPS seventh-graders get to learn important principles of financial literacy for three weeks in their social studies class, and test their skills through a real-life simulation at Finance Park, located at the new Thomas Edison High School of Technology.

• Learn About Junior Achievement and Finance Park

What Does Your School of the Future Look Like?

Students in all grade levels, as well as staff, are invited to participate in a survey that will allow them to share feedback on how they use classrooms and other spaces in their schools on a daily basis. Parents of elementary students are encouraged to talk with their children about their learning environments and help them complete this survey. Middle and high school students may share their feedback here. Staff may share their feedback here.

MCPS will collect survey results through the beginning of January. The information will be used to support continuous improvement of our educational facilities. After results have been collected, students will have the opportunity to participate in a contest that will allow them to envision the future of schools and help influence future design.