Public School Year Extended
On Wednesday, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced on X the school year will now extend to Tuesday, June 17. The last 3 days of school will be designated as… Read More
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MCPS Still Striving to Fill Hundreds of Vacant Positions
There are 393 teacher and 422 support staff positions unfilled at Montgomery County Public Schools as of July 7. One third of the open slots are special education positions, according… Read More
School Superintendent McKnight: July Marks ‘New Beginning’ for MCPS
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Monifa B. McKnight announced Wednesday that County schools are facing a “new beginning” this month with the 2022-2023 operating budget going into effect… Read More
All MCPS High Schools Will Have Wellness Centers by Start of Next School Year
Montgomery County Public School officials expect all 25 high schools to have a wellness center for students when the 2022-2023 school year begins. These centers, which currently are located in… Read More
No School for MCPS Students the Day After Labor Day
Students and staff will be off on Tuesday, Sept. 7. The MCPS 2021-2022 school year calendar, adopted by the Board of Education on March 23, lists the day after Labor Day… Read More
MCPS Recommends Outdoor Graduations at Home High School Stadiums
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is recommending that senior graduation ceremonies be held outdoors at students’ home high school stadiums, officials said during a school board meeting Tuesday. MCPS considered… Read More
Maryland Requires Updated Immunizations for Fall Semester
Students attending Maryland schools must have up-to-date immunization records County public schools welcome back students with virtual-only learning on Monday, Aug. 31. Montgomery County health officials are reminding parents that… Read More
School Board and Officials Discuss Two Options for Fall: Hybrid and Fully Remote Learning
The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) school board and other officials discussed two options for back-to-school at a meeting Monday evening. The first is a hybrid option based on school… Read More