5 Things to Know
Thursday, June 1
1. Celebrating the Class of 2023
Ceremonies began this week for the nearly 12,000 MCPS graduating seniors. Graduation ceremonies will take place until June 15. Check out the MCPS homepage for photos, senior reflections and more as we celebrate the Class of 2023!
Full list of graduation dates, times and locations
2. Free Online Resources for Practice, Prep and Review Available this Summer
Free online resources are now available to support students who are not participating in summer tutoring or summer school. The document includes free academic resources and activities for elementary, middle and high school students to review content, practice skills and prepare for the upcoming school year.
3. Donate Today to the GIVE BACKPacks Campaign
For just $20, you can provide a student in need with a backpack filled with school supplies, including pencils/pens, crayons/colored pencils, a glue stick, folders, binders and more.
Help spread the word about this campaign by sharing the campaign flyer with colleagues, family, friends, your company and community members. Every donation helps a student in need.
Learn more about GIVE BACKpacks.
4. Give Your Feedback on the Antiracist System Action Plan
MCPS will continue to make updates to the Antiracist System Action Plan presented to the Board of Education last month. We invite students, staff and families to review the plan and give us your suggestions by Friday, June 16.
5. Bright Spots This Week
Candlewood Principal Wins Mark Mann Award
Candlewood Elementary School principal Carolynn Walsleben is this year’s Mark Mann Excellence and Harmony Award winner. The Mark Mann award is presented annually to an MCPS administrator who has shown exceptional performance in promoting academic excellence, positive human relations and community outreach. Read more.
Celebrating Excellence in Autism Services
MCPS celebrated excellence in autism services during the second annual Autism Unit Awards on May 24. Teachers, paraeducators, administrators, service providers, volunteers and substitutes were recognized. Read more.
Seniors Share Their End of the Year Reflections
Hear from MCPS graduating seniors about their feelings, memories, plans after graduation and special moments as they reflected on their last days of school at MCPS.
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