Montgomery County Public Schools

Getting Ready for PARCC

MCPS students in grades 3 through 8 and some high school classes will take the new English and mathematics Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) assessments this year. The first of two PARCC testing periods will begin on March 3. The new assessments will provide a better measure of whether students are meeting grade-level expectations.

• Watch a video about PARCC
• Learn more

Monifa McKnight Named Middle School Principal of the Year

Monifa McKnight, principal of Ridgeview Middle School, has been named the Maryland Middle School Principal of the Year by the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP). Scott Pfeifer, executive director of MASSP, presented the award at a surprise event at the school on Feb. 26.

National Search Under Way for New Superintendent

The Montgomery County Board of Education is conducting a national search for a new superintendent of schools. As part of the search process, public forums are being held on March 4 and 5 to give parents, staff, students, and community members the opportunity to identify the educational priorities and leadership qualities they would like to see in the next superintendent.

• Learn more and see schedule of forums

MCPS Annual Report to the Community

The Annual Report to the Community for the 2013-2014 school year tells the story of MCPS—the factors that are driving change in our district; the strategies we are using to close the achievement gap and prepare our students for success in the 21st century; and the operational and student performance data we use to monitor our progress. Read the report to learn more and meet some of our outstanding students and staff who make MCPS what it is today and what it will be in the future.

• Visit the Annual Report to the Community online