Superintendent Jack R. Smith Announces Retirement

Dear MCPS Community,

Over the past four years, Dr. Smith has provided the school district and the MCPS community with steadfast leadership and a laser-focused vision to provide every student with the access, opportunity and resources they need to succeed. His commitment to ensuring that All Means All in Montgomery County has taken the district’s work on equity and student achievement to the next level. He has built on our district’s legacy of excellence and helped us ensure that we have a school system where every child has the opportunity to reach their highest potential. His steady leadership has guided us through these tremendously challenging times as we navigate the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic and work to get students and staff back in buildings as quickly and safely as possible. Dr. Smith is an exceptionally skilled leader and we are grateful for the time we have had with him. Although we are saddened by his departure, we understand his need to be with his family as they navigate a variety of challenging health circumstances.  The Board of Education will name an interim superintendent of schools soon. The Board will then determine the next steps for conducting a nationwide search to identify the next superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools.

Montgomery County Board of Education