MCPS News and InformationWEEKLY BULLDOG BLAST 2025-2026
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Seneca Valley H.S. Open House Night - October 21, 2025
An Open House / Information Night for Seneca Valley H.S. Regional Application Programs is scheduled for October 21, 2025, 6PM - 8PM. This evening will highlight programs that our students (in the Magruder cluster) are eligible to apply for. Please see the attached flyer. Also, please read the Frequently Asked Questions link so you have as much information as possible prior to open house.
Kid Museum Middle School Maker Night - Friday, October 10th
KID Museum's Middle School Maker Night is on Friday, October 10 from 5:30-7:30 pm at our 3 Bethesda Metro Center location. Students in Grades 6, 7 and 8 will take over the museum as they invent, build and explore, trying a variety of maker challenges and using a wide array of tools and materials.
RMS Color Run - October 16th 3:30pm -5:30pm
The Redland SGA and PTA are proud to host the second annual RMS COLOR RUN! The Color Run will take place on Thursday, October 16 2025, after school from 3:30-5:30 PM. Students can take the Activity buses home at 4:30 or be picked up by an adult. One ticket per person is required for admission. Admission is $10 and includes spirit wear items! Click here for more information and to volunteer. We need more volunteers!
Congressional App Challenge
Attention RMS Students: Are you interested and/or skilled in coding? Have you always had an idea for an app that you'd like to make yourself? Then the Congressional App Challenge is for you. Click here for more details. All entries are DUE at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2025.
High School Special Programs
High School options include interest-based and criteria-based programs. There are programs for students entering high school as well as for those already in high school. Applications for any of these programs must be submitted in the fall of the current grade level for the following school year. Programs that begin in Grade 9 are full time programs. Programs beginning in grades 10-12 are part-time programs; students take core courses at the local high school, and the program courses offsite. Click here to get the link for MCPS High School Special Programs
Student Code of Conduct Update
Ensuring Students Feel Safe, Included and Supported at School The MCPS Student Code of Conduct is being revised for the 2025–2026 school year. Changes include making behavior rules easier to understand and establishing a standard process across the district to investigate incidents. This document outlines expectations for student behavior and the consequences for violating various policies, regulations, and rules. The focus is on helping students learn from mistakes, repair har, and rebuild trust. Learn more.
Cellphones in School
Less Phone Time = More Learning Time For the 2025–2026 school year, MCPS will limit how personal mobile devices can be used during the school day. Limiting phone use during class helps students stay focused, engaged and better able to retain information. Learn more.
Ask MCPS - Website, ChatBot, and Social Media Links
You Have Questions; We Have Answers! Just Ask MCPS! The district’s revamped website offers improved access to information. From the Most Requested webpage (simply search “most requested” in the main search box on the MCPS website) to the informational AskMCPS chatbot (it can answer MCPS-related questions in any language), we’ve got your questions answered!
Grading and Reporting Updates
Changes Coming to Grade Calculations Important revisions to grading and reporting at the secondary level take effect this school year. Final grades for students in grades 6 through 12 will be calculated using the average of the four marking period grades. This change, among others, is designed to increase consistency, strengthen expectations for student learning and truly measure actual student learning in school.
