Montgomery County Public Schools

What high school programs should Montgomery County Public Schools offer in the future to best support college and career readiness? Be a part of the future! MCPS wants to hear from you about what programs you want made available at your local school and throughout the district. The district will hold three community conversations for parents to discuss high school programs. The events will be held:

• Nov. 26-Montgomery Blair H.S. 6:30 p.m.
• Feb. 11, 2019-Clarksburg H.S. 6:30 p.m.
• April 8, 2019-Richard Montgomery H.S. 6:30 p.m.

The Board of Education will meet Tuesday, Feb. 9 for its regular business meeting. The closed session will begin at 8:30 a.m. with public items beginning at 10:00 a.m.  The meeting will be live online and on MCPS TV (Comcast Channel 34 and Verizon 36).

During American Education Week, and throughout the year, we say thank you to the staff, partners, parents and guardians who make a difference in the lives of our students every day and play a role in their education.

The STEM Festival Showcase held at Northwood High School on Nov. 10 gave community members the opportunity to explore hands-on science, technology, engineering and math opportunities offered by MCPS high school students, teachers and partner organizations. The event was held as part of the fourth annual Maryland STEM Festival.

Montgomery County Public Schools and educational partners will showcase elementary, middle and high school science, technology, engineering and math opportunities with engaging hands-on activities and dynamic demonstrations at a STEM Festival Showcase on Saturday, Nov. 10. The free, family-friendly event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Northwood High School, 919 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring.

The Montgomery County Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 13. Closed session will begin at 12:00 p.m. and the business meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m. The meeting will be broadcast live on Comcast Channel 34, Verizon Fios Channel 36 and RCN Channel 88.

The Board of Education will hold a Boundaries and Facilities public hearing on proposed amendments to the FY 2019-2024 Capital Improvements Program tonight, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be live online and on MCPS TV(Comcast Channel 34).

Fourth-grade students at Olney Elementary School recently celebrated the completion of their class project -- the school's new rain garden!