Dozens of Students Compete in Latin Dance Competition

Dozens of MCPS high school student dancers took the stage at the Music Center at Strathmore on Nov. 21 to represent their schools at the annual MCPS Latin Dance Competition. The event was organized by the After School Dance Fund, whose mission is to build strong Latin dance clubs in MCPS and to support the academic and social-emotional success of students.

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Join FY 2024 Recommended Operating Budget Information Sessions

The MCPS community is invited to attend upcoming FY 2024 Recommended Operating Budget information sessions to learn more about the process and factors that build the budget and how the budget supports MCPS priorities and goals.

Information Sessions:

• Saturday, Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Mid-County Regional Services Center (in person)
• Monday, Nov. 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. via Zoom (virtual only)
• Wednesday, Nov. 30 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Carver Educational Services Center (CESC) – (in person, in Spanish only)

Please RSVP

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Second Grade Students Attend Concerts at Strathmore

After a two-year in-person hiatus, the National Philharmonic concerts for MCPS second graders are back. Held at the Music Center at Strathmore, the concerts engaged students with interactive elements and world-class performances. The concert series also included pre-concert lessons led by the students' music teachers at their schools to help students prepare for the experience.

Provide Your Input on the 2023–2024 School Calendar

Please share your input for next year’s school calendar. This quick survey seeks to gauge the community’s opinions on the calendar scenarios developed for the 2023–2024 school year. Staff will use your feedback to develop a final recommendation to be presented at the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Let your voice be heard and share your input by Monday, Nov. 30.

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