Say YES to the Test–Random and Rapid COVID-19 Testing

One significant mitigation tactic Montgomery County Public Schools will use this fall is random COVID-19 screening tests and rapid testing across grades. MCPS, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Health, is offering COVID tests to students at no cost. Testing requires parent permission so "Say Yes to the Test".
Screening Testing-The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends random asymptomatic COVID-19 testing because it detects and can limit the spread of the virus, even in the absence of visible symptoms. 
Rapid Testing- Staff from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will determine that a COVID-19 rapid test should be administered when a student presents to a health room with potential COVID-19 symptoms

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Grade 8 Families: Watch the Downcounty Consortium High School Options Fair

The virtual Downcounty Consortium (DCC) High School Options Fair, to be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 23, will be available in English and Spanish on YouTube (MCPSTV - English and MCPSTVEspanol - Spanish)  and the DCC webpage. During this session, parents and students will begin to learn more about the high school choice process, and high school academy programs, and hear from current students in these programs about their experiences.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

The Board of Education has proclaimed Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month. Throughout the month, MCPS schools will celebrate the unique cultures and traditions of students, teachers, staff and community members who trace their roots to the cultures of the indigenous peoples of the Americas, Spain, Africa and Spanish-speaking countries in the Caribbean.

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A Message from the Board of Education on the Passing of Mrs. Patricia O'Neill

The Montgomery County Board of Education regrets to announce that Mrs. Patricia O’Neill,  Board of Education member, passed away today, September 14, 2021. Mrs. O’Neill served on the Board for more than twenty years and the loss of her wisdom, passion and commitment will  be felt in the Montgomery County community for a long time.

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