Student Transition Day

  • Student Transition Day Introduced: Scheduled for Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, this new non-instructional full day is designed to support students transitioning to new school levels or schools by fostering a sense of belonging and preparedness. 
  • We are also planning on having a meeting with the incoming 9th grade parents the same morning beginning at 7:45 - 8:30 am. We hope you can join us for a light breakfast and hear from our administration and counseling department. We plan on sharing important items every parent should know in order to support your student.

  • Mark your calendars - Monday, August 25, 7:45 am.

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First Bell to the Last Bell, Transition Day is a Full Day of School.

On Monday, Aug. 25, Montgomery County Public Schools will hold its first-ever Student Transition Day, an all-day, non-instructional school experience designed to ease the transition for students entering new school levels or buildings. It is a good day to try out your school routine.

Students will get a head start on navigating their new school. They will meet principals and teachers, tour the building, practice routines and connect with classmates, before the official first day of school on Tuesday, Aug. 26.

Who attends:

  • All students entering Kindergarten, Grade 6 and Grade 9.

  • Incoming Grade 3 students attending intermediate schools (Grades 3 - 5).

  • Any student new to MCPS or transferring to a new school.

Here is what students can expect during transition day:

  • Elementary: School tour, meet-and-greet with administrators and teachers, ice-breakers, a preview of specials.

  • Middle School: Become familiar with their schedules, locker practice, tech logins, athletics and club previews and student-led tours.

  • High School: Become familiar with their schedule, class transitions, athletics and extracurricular showcases and guidance on student rights and responsibilities.

  • For All Levels: Arrival/dismissal practice, overview of routines, code of conduct review and optional parent/guardian info sessions.

Other things you need to know about Transition Day:

  • This is a good opportunity to find your bus stop. School buses will run on regular first-day schedules - schedules can be found here.

  • Lunch will be available for purchase, or students may bring their own.