Stay Informed About Weather-Related Changes 

With winter weather just around the corner, updates to school schedules and operations may sometimes need to be made. To receive the latest information on delays, closures and operational changes, Stay Connected, subscribe to Alert MCPS, and monitor our color-coded status system.

Keep Your Contact Information Current

To ensure you receive timely notifications, please update your contact details via the ParentVUE link on the MCPS Community Tech Support website.

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MCPS Operating Status Inclement Weather, 2024-2025

New MealViewer Shows School-Specific Menus, Nutritional Info and Food Allergens

The Division of Food and Nutrition Services (DFNS) has made it easier to view school menus. MCPS students, parents and community members can now view school menus with MealViewer, providing increased access to:

• School-specific menu offerings with photos.
• Nutritional information for each meal.
• The top nine allergens (milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat and sesame), helping you make informed choices based on your child’s dietary needs.

MealViewer can be accessed on a computer browser, through the MealViewer app on Android and iPhone, or using any browser on a smartphone. No sign-in or passwords are required to view menus. It is also possible (but not required) to rate food items, star favorite items, use a nutrition calculator and create a profile. Check out your school’s menu today. Learn more in this video (English) and (en Español).

Visit the Division of Food & Nutrition Services website for how-to videos, quick tips and additional resources.

MealViewer Infographic

Tune in Live Dec. 18 to the Superintendent’s Recommended Budget Presentation 

Superintendent Thomas Taylor will present his Fiscal Year 2026 Recommended Operating Budget on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. The public is invited to watch the presentation live on the MCPS website or on the MCPS-TV YouTube channel.

Public hearings are scheduled as follows.

• Jan. 14, 10 a.m. – Operating Budget Work Session
• Jan. 16, 6 p.m. – Operating Budget Public Hearing
• Jan. 23, 10 a.m. – Operating Budget Work Session
• Jan. 27, 6 p.m. – Operating Budget Public Hearing
• Jan. 30, 10 a.m. – Operating Budget Work Session (if needed)
• Feb. 4, noon – Business Meeting with Tentative Adoption of the Operating Budget

Maryland Report Card Shows 93.6% of Schools Score 3 or Higher

Earlier this month, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) released its 2024 Maryland Report Card, which measures the success of schools and identifies areas for improvement for state, district and school-level results in the state of Maryland.

MSDE included 202 MCPS schools in its 2023-2024 school year performance evaluation. Of the MCPS schools evaluated, 50% obtained a 5-star or 4-star rating, representing an increase of 1.8% over the 2022-2023 school year. More than 93% of MCPS schools earned three or more stars, exceeding the statewide average of 83%.

Read more.

Save the Dates—Special Education Resource Fair Is Jan. 15; HBCU Fair Set for Feb. 14

Mark your calendars for upcoming events for MCPS students and their families:

The Special Education Resource Fair will be held from 5:30–7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15 in the auditorium at Carver Educational Services Center, 850 Hungerford Drive in Rockville. This event is open to all parents who have children with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). MCPS families can learn more from community organizations about after-school activities, summer programs and tutoring.

The Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fair will be held from 6–8:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14 at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG). This event offers an opportunity for students in Grades 8 through 12 and their parents/guardians to meet with representatives from more than 50 HBCUs and participate in workshops. Registration opens Friday, Dec. 13. More information

FAFSA/MHEC One Application Completion Event: Also set for 6–8:30 p.m. on Feb. 14 at USG, this event is open to all high school seniors and their parents. More information

Apply Now to be an MCPS Summer RISE Host

It might seem early, but summer is right around the corner!

The MCPS Department of Partnerships is seeking Montgomery County businesses, government agencies and nonprofits to participate as hosts for the 2025 Summer RISE program. Registration is now open through Friday, March 7.

Summer RISE provides rising MCPS juniors and seniors with career-based learning experiences and helps employers to cultivate a talent pipeline. Students have the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning opportunities related to their field of interest. The program runs for five weeks, from June 23–July 25, with a minimum of 50 hours of in-person, virtual or hybrid opportunities..

More information on the Summer RISE program is available here.

Reflecting on 20 Years of Strathmore Magic

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For the last 20 years, more than 240,000 second graders have visited the Music Center at Strathmore for free concerts performed by the National Philharmonic Orchestra. In this video story, MCPS alumni reflect on the impact those concerts had on their lives and careers. 

Blake Students Chosen as All-State Dancers for Maryland

Neive Carr and Niambi Mills, students at James Hubert Blake High School, have been accepted as All-State Dancers for Maryland. They were selected from 108 dancers who auditioned at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). 

The pair will perform at the Maryland State Dance Festival and Showcase in January, a first for both. Read more.