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15 W. Gude Drive, Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20850
The Montgomery County Board of Education will hold public hearings on October 26 and October 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., to hear testimony regarding the Superintendent’s Recommended FY 2028 Capital Budget and Amendments to the FY 2027–2032 Capital Improvements Program.
For more information and to register click HERE.
At its October 8 meeting, the Montgomery County Board of Education (Board) discussed several issues shaping the future of MCPS, including declining enrollment, school boundaries, academic programs, and opportunities for students. MCPS presented its proposed approach to studying potential elementary and middle school closures and consolidations, with multiple opportunities for families and communities to provide input over the coming months. The Board also reviewed draft calendars for the 2027–28 and 2028–29 school years and received updates on proposed changes to local and regional Programs of Study, including new Center Programs and expanded access to specialized programs across the county. In addition, the Board recognized Domestic Violence Awareness Month and highlighted resources available to students and families. In this newsletter, you’ll also find a new EdTalk explaining the Center Programs and application process, along with the first episode of MCPS Around the Table, celebrating Latino-Hispanic Heritage Month through food, culture, and conversation.
Read the Board of Education Update: October 9, 2026
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En su reunión del 8 de octubre, el Consejo de Educación del Condado de Montgomery (Consejo) abordó varios temas que darán forma al futuro de MCPS, entre ellos la disminución de la matrícula, los límites escolares, los programas académicos y las oportunidades para los estudiantes. MCPS presentó su propuesta para estudiar posibles cierres y consolidaciones de escuelas elementales e intermedias, con varias oportunidades para que las familias y las comunidades aporten sus opiniones durante los próximos meses. El Consejo también revisó los borradores de los calendarios escolares para los ciclos escolares 2027-2028 y 2028-2029 y recibió actualizaciones sobre los cambios propuestos a los programas de estudios locales y regionales, incluidos nuevos programas de los centros y un mayor acceso a programas especializados en todo el condado. Además, el Consejo reconoció el Mes de Concientización sobre la Violencia Doméstica y destacó los recursos disponibles para los estudiantes y las familias. En este boletín también encontrará un nuevo episodio de EdTalk que explica los programas de los centros y el proceso de solicitud, junto con el primer episodio de MCPS Alrededor de la mesa, que celebra el Mes de la Herencia Latina e Hispana a través de la comida, la cultura y la conversación.
Lea la actualización del Consejo de Educación: 9 de octubre de 2026
On September 14, 2026, the Montgomery County Board of Education hosted its annual Legislative Summit at Richard Montgomery High School to formally present its 2027 Legislative Platform. Bringing together Maryland delegation and county officials to discuss fiscal challenges and policy reforms needed to support Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).
Faced with a $36 million budget gap, the Board’s agenda prioritizes financial accountability, mandate flexibility, and the protection of essential educational resources.
“Fiscal discipline and educational excellence are our priority,” said Board President Grace Rivera-Oven. “Everything we do must focus on making students' lives better.”
Key Priorities Highlighted at the Summit
Read the full 2027 Legislative Platform on the MCPS website. Board action regarding state legislation will continue throughout the upcoming legislative session.
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*Agenda will be available seven days prior to the Board Business meeting.
On this episode of EdTalk, join host and Board of Education President Grace Rivera-Oven, along with guests Anjali Wells, Coordinator in the Department of Academic Programs, and Jeannie Franklin, Director in the Department of Consortia and Application Program Services, as they discuss MCPS’s new High School Center Programs.
Learn how families of eighth-grade students can apply to a variety of four-year academic Center Programs available in their region and discover new opportunities for students to explore their interests, build their skills, and prepare for their future.
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La presidenta del Consejo de Educación conversa con una especialista del Departamento de Consorcios y Programas de Aplicación para compartir información importante dirigida a las familias de estudiantes de octavo grado sobre los nuevos Programas de Centros de las Escuelas Secundarias, que estarán disponibles en las seis regiones de MCPS a partir del otoño de 2027.
Estos programas brindarán a los estudiantes nuevas oportunidades para explorar sus intereses, desarrollar sus talentos y habilidades, y elegir una experiencia de escuela secundaria que se alinee con sus aspiraciones, intereses y metas futuras.
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Board of Education Office
15 W Gude Drive
Suite 100
Rockville, Maryland 20850
Email: boe@mcpsmd.org
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Communication related to appeals may be delivered to the Board Office, emailed to boeappeals@mcpsmd.org, or faxed to 301-279-3860. All other legal notices and official communication must be delivered to the Board Office in writing as required by law.
