Celebrating Hispanic Heritage MonthThe Board of Education has proclaimed Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month. Throughout the month, MCPS schools will be celebrating the unique culture and traditions of students, teachers, staff and community members who trace their roots to Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries in North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. Hispanics and Latinos are the fastest growing ethnic group in MCPS, with 32 percent of the student population, representing 21 Spanish-speaking countries. MCPS resources to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month are available here. We want all MCPS students, parents and staff to celebrate with us! Share a picture that represents your Hispanic/Latinx heritage and MCPS may feature it in a virtual gallery. Email pictures to pio@mcpsmd.org.
Literacy Council Offers Free ESL Classes for MCPS ParentsIn collaboration with MCPS, the Literacy Council of Montgomery County (LCMC) is offering free English as a Second Language classes for MCPS parents. The classes will be held virtually and in-person, and there are options for all levels of English speakers. They are available to any MCPS parent for whom English is not their first language. Parents can complete this interest form to receive a placement test.
Fall Parent Academy Schedule Now AvailableFamilies can stay engaged throughout the school year with Parent Academy TO GO. Parent Academy TO GO is a series of webinars for families to watch at home and is designed to inform and empower families as advocates and partners in their children's education. The webinars provide families with useful information and resources to support their children's academic and emotional well-being, as well as help them to be college and career ready.See a schedule of webinars and register
All Students Have Access to School LunchFree and Reduced Price Meal BenefitsThe application is open for parents and guardians to complete and submit for assistance with the cost of school meals. . Eligibility is based on family size and gross income. Beginning this year, students in Maryland who qualify for reduced-price meals will not be charged for breakfast or lunch meals.All Students Who Want School Lunch Will Receive OneEarlier this year, the Board of Education approved Policy JPH, School Food and Nutritional Services Programs , which does not allow alternative meals to be served to students with accrued meal debt. Payment of the debt will be sought from the parents/guardians. Apply here Learn more about the program Learn more about the Dine with Dignity Program