Join Us for Public Information Meetings on Boundary Studies

Upcoming public information meetings on boundary studies are set for the reopening of Charles W. Woodward High School, the opening of Crown High School and the expansion of Damascus High School. These sessions will provide important details on the boundary study scope, process and opportunities for future engagement.

Boundary Study Scope for Reopening of Charles W. Woodward High School

• Virtual Session: Wednesday, April 2 | 6–8 p.m. (Meeting Link—session will be recorded and made available to the public.)
• In-Person Session: Tuesday, April 8 | 6–8 p.m., Walter Johnson High School Auditorium, 6400 Rock Spring Drive, Bethesda

Boundary Study Scope for Opening of Crown High School & Expansion of Damascus High School

• Virtual Session: Monday, April 7 | 6–8 p.m. (Meeting Link—session will be recorded and made available to the public.)
• In-Person Session: Wednesday, April 9 | 6–8 p.m., Gaithersburg High School Auditorium, 101 Education Boulevard, Gaithersburg

These community sessions will provide information about:

• Scope and timeline of the boundary studies.
• Process and alignment with Board of Education policies.
• How engagement opportunities will be communicated throughout the process.
• Resources and accessibility of information.
• Future opportunities for community input.

While registration is not required, MCPS is asking attendees to RSVP to help the district prepare.

Watch the discussion from the March 18 Board of Education meeting. 

MCPS Boundary Studies webpage

Join the Youth Climate Summit on April 5

Attention middle and high school students! MCPS is hosting the 4th annual Youth Climate Summit from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, at Julius West Middle School, 651 Great Falls Road in Rockville.

This event is designed to educate students about climate change and equip them with the tools to create climate action projects in their communities. Students will earn six SSL hours for participating. Lunch will be provided and centralized transportation will be available. Pickup and drop off will be at Montgomery Blair, Seneca Valley, Quince Orchard and Paint Branch high schools (this is subject to change based on student registration). Students interested in attending must complete the Student Registration Form. More information

2025 Youth Climate Summit

Coming Soon: The MCPS Opportunity Express

MCPS is kicking off the MCPS Opportunity Express, a mobile recruitment vehicle, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and hiring event at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2. The recruiting tour starts at Wheaton Woods Elementary School. The Opportunity Express will be visiting schools and other locations throughout the county. The district has job openings available for paraeducators, as well as in transportation, food services, and in maintenance and operations. Spread the word to your friends and neighbors, and join us on April 2 for your chance at a new career. Stay tuned for future community engagement events where the Opportunity Express will appear. 

MCPS Opportunity Express, April 2, 2025

Series of Free College and Career Planning Webinars Available

Join college admissions counselors, Collegewise and the ACT for a series of free virtual events for college and career planning. The next one, Building Skills in Middle School for Success in High School, College and Beyond, is set for 7:30 p.m. EST on Wednesday, April 16. Additional webinars are scheduled through October. Register and learn more.

ACT Plan for College and Career, 2025

Spring Game Changer Conference Set for April 5 

Calling all parents/caregivers of young male students Grades 4-12! Register your student for the Spring 2025 Game Changer conference and help empower and ignite their path to success. The conference will be held on Saturday, April 5, at the Montgomery College Germantown campus from 8 a.m.–noon. While this event is tailored for students who are African American and Hispanic, all are encouraged to attend. Students are asked to register in advance here.

This year's spring conference theme encourages students to see themselves as competitors in life's big game, where trying hard, being smart and playing well lead to winning their dreams. Conference sessions include life skills stations, panel conversations, a STEM exposure experience and a parent advocacy roundtable. 

This event will be held in the BioScience Center, 20200 Observation Drive in Germantown.

More information.

PEP Offering Free Virtual Classes for Parents

MCPS and PEP (Parent Encouragement Program) are offering one final free session of the PEP Family Resiliency Program this school year. The eight-week virtual program gives parents and caregivers powerful tools to support their children’s mental health, boost their confidence, strengthen family connections and set them up for success in school. Space is limited. Attend at least five sessions and complete the evaluation to receive a $50 gift card. Sessions begin after spring break, are offered from 7–8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Sundays and are available in English, Spanish and Amharic. Register.

Minority Scholars Program Hosted 14th Annual Retreat

Nearly 1,000 middle and high school students attended the 14th Annual Intra-County Minority Scholars Program (MSP) retreat March 15 at Watkins Mill High School. MSP is a student-led initiative that has steadily worked to change the conversation around race, equity and the opportunity gap. MSP now has chapters in every MCPS high school, 30 middle schools and 12 elementary schools.

The retreat featured a talent show and workshops on celebrating differences, handling racism and aggressions, and identifying structural inequities. Students planned, facilitated and led the workshops. There were also discussions on some of the program’s Anti-Racist Film Festival documentaries created and produced by students to push for positive change within schools and communities. MSP alumnus and Walter Johnson High School graduate Jorge Sanchez delivered the keynote address. 

Check out some photos from the event.

Reminders

Math Curriculum Night: The final session will be held from 6:30–8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26 at Watkins Mill High School, 10301 Apple Ridge Road in Gaithersburg. Attendees will explore math curricular resources, course programming for Grades K–12 and upcoming changes from the Maryland State Department of Education on Integrated Math. Recordings will be available on the mathematics website on Monday, April 7, in English and Spanish.

Budget Forum: The final forum on the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget will be held from 6:30–8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, in the Rockville High School cafeteria, 2100 Baltimore Road in Rockville. The forum is being hosted by Montgomery County Council Vice President Will Jawando, who will be joined by MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor and Montgomery College President Dr. Jermaine Williams. RSVP.

Student Service Learning: All MCPS students must earn SSL hours to graduate from high school. Spring break is a wonderful time for students to earn hours! Middle school and high school students can find virtual/remote and/or in-person SSL opportunities on the Montgomery County Volunteer Center website. Students can also find SSL forms, guidelines and resources, and more at the SSL Hub for Students/Families. For the High School Certificate of Meritorious Service (seniors who have 240 or more SSL hours) or the Middle School Superintendent’s SSL Award (middle schoolers who have completed the 75-hour SSL graduation requirement), students must submit MCPS Form 560-51 to their school’s SSL coordinator by Friday, April 4. All other SSL forms should be submitted on a rolling basis, but no later than the required deadline of Friday, May 30.