Don’t Miss the 2019 Back-to-School Fair

All MCPS students and their families are invited to Westfield Wheaton for an MCPS Back-to-School Fair on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The Back-to-School Fair is a great way to kick off the school year and learn about the school system’s programs and services, along with resources from government agencies and community partners. School system staff will be on hand to answer questions about MCPS curriculum and programs.

There will be free, fun entertainment for the whole family, including children’s activities, health screenings for adults and children, giveaways and more! Shuttle buses will be provided; locations are to be determined.

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Support the 2019 Give BACKpacks Campaign

MCPS needs your help to raise funds to purchase backpacks for students in need for the 2019-2020 school year. For $10, a student in need is provided with a new backpack filled with school supplies. July is a critical fundraising month. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to Give BACKpacks!

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Drive for Supplies Celebrates 20 Years Benefiting Community

Hundreds of students, families and community members received free, donated school supplies at the 20th annual Drive for Supplies. The program is a collaboration between MCPS and Learn Shop, Inc.

Student Member of the Board Takes Oath of Office

Nathaniel Tinbite was sworn in as the 42nd Student Member of the Montgomery County Board of Education on July 8. Tinbite, a senior at John F. Kennedy High School, was elected to the position by middle and high school students and will serve on the board for the next school year. He succeeds Ananya Tadikonda, a 2019 graduate of Richard Montgomery High School.