Programs and services offered to the community through MCPS
Fall 2020 Survey
MCPS is soliciting feedback from parents/guardians, students, and staff as part of ongoing efforts to ensure students, staff, and families have the resources and support needed to successfully engage in virtual learning. The survey can be completed here.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
The Board of Education has proclaimed Tuesday, September 15 to Thursday, October 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 are the fastest growing ethnic group in MCPS, with 32 percent of the student population, representing 21 Spanish-speaking countries. We want all MCPS students, parents/guardians, and staff to celebrate with us! Share a picture that represents your Hispanic heritage and MCPS may feature it in a virtual gallery. E-mail pictures to pio@mcpsmd.org. Watch this video for more information.
MCPS to Provide Triple Meal Service on Fridays
MCPS is increasing to a triple meal service on Fridays to help address food insecurity for MCPS students over the weekend. The district will also continue to partner with local nonprofits, faith-based organizations, County Government agencies, and others to provide food and other critical resources to the community. More information is available at
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/reopening/meals/.
Athletics Kicks Off Its First Semester of Virtual Sports
MCPS Athletics has kicked off its virtual interscholastic sports seasons for the first semester of the 2020−2021 school year. The fall high school season began on Monday, September 14, and will run through Friday, October 16. The high school fall sports offerings are: cheerleading, cross country, field hockey, football, golf (coed), boys’ soccer, girls’ soccer, girls’ volleyball, and team handball.
The fall middle school season began Tuesday, September 22, and runs through Thursday, October 8. Middle school fall sport offerings include cross country and boys’ and girls’ softball.
As part of the MCPS interscholastic athletics program, all students must complete the online registration process. Registration links are posted on school websites and on the Athletics webpage, at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/athletics/.
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/athletics/.
Parent Academy Launches To-Go Virtual Webinars
Families and students can stay engaged throughout the school year with Parent Academy TO GO. Parent Academy TO GO is a series of virtual webinars for families to watch at home.
September and October webinars are listed on the Parent Academy website.
Student-Led Free Tutoring Available to High Schoolers
Do you know a high school student needing help with science, English, social studies, or a world language this school year?
Youth Creating Change (YCC) has restarted its tutoring program. The free program is open to all high school students; the tutors are student leaders who are hosting weekly Zoom meetings. Students can see the schedule and sign up here. YCC is partnering with Pineapple Tutoring, which is affiliated with the Montgomery County Region (Maryland Association of Student Councils) Student
Naviance Moves to Google Single Sign-On
Starting the week of Monday, September 21, students and staff will have an easier way to sign in to Naviance, a web-based program that supports middle and high school students in exploring and developing post-secondary plans.
Naviance is moving to a Google Single Sign-On that will allow students and staff to access the platform through their MCPS Google accounts. They will no longer need to use a separate username and password. All users will have access to Naviance via their Google Waffle, which is located in the top right-hand corner of the Chrome browser. Students can also continue to access Naviance through their student log-in page.
Naviance always is available to middle and high school students and they are encouraged to access it during virtual learning to explore colleges and careers, as well as participate in academic planning.