How Are We Doing? Tell Us!

MCPS wants to learn more about your family's experience in our schools through the School Climate Survey. Think of it as a snapshot of MCPS’ overall school environment — everything from safety and relationships to teaching and learning. By understanding what is working well and where we can improve, we can create an even more supportive and engaging place for all our students. The survey closes on Monday, June 9, so please complete it today! (To complete the survey, you will need your student’s ID, which can be found in ParentVue.) School climate is not just about how things are; it’s about how we make them better … together.

A Crowning Achievement

Graduation ceremonies have kicked off for nearly 13,000 students receiving their high school diplomas this year. Seniors at Wheaton, Winston Churchill, Quince Orchard, Albert Einstein, Col. Zadok Magruder, Damascus, Seneca Valley and Sherwood high schools, RICA and Blair Ewing were the first to walk across stages. Commencements continue through Thursday, June 12.

Ceremonies feature a variety of speakers, including an Olympic Gold medalist, NBC News correspondent, former NFL player, quiz show host, district court judge, TV host and model, educators, businesspeople and politicians.

More than 2,500 students are earning the Seal of Biliteracy, an award given to graduates who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in one or more languages other than English. Eighty-three graduating seniors have earned it in multiple languages. This year’s students tested in about 50 different languages.

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Full list of graduation dates, times, speakers and locations.

Donate Today to the GIVE BACKpacks Campaign

Help students in need by donating to the 14th annual GIVE BACKpacks campaign to purchase backpacks and school supplies for MCPS students. For as little as $20, you can provide a student with a backpack filled with supplies, including paper, crayons, pencils/pens, pencil sharpener, binders, folders and more.

More than 70,000 of our students live in poverty and need help accessing school supplies to be ready to learn at the start of the new school year. MCPS places orders throughout the summer with a goal of providing as many students as possible with a backpack and school supplies.  June, July and August are critical months to fundraise and place orders.

FAQs about MCPS GIVE BACKpacks

Join Us to Learn How to Protect Kids from Digital Exploitation

A webinar on digital exploitation will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10. It will cover a range of topics related to sextortion, including current trends, how to keep your child safe online and steps to take if your child has been victimized.

This webinar is being presented by MCPS, the Montgomery County Police Department, the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

English | Spanish | Chinese | French | Portuguese | Korean | Vietnamese | Amharic

Summer Reading Challenge Launches June 14

Montgomery County Public Libraries will unveil its annual Summer Reading Challenge on Saturday, June 14, inviting children, teens and adults to “Color Our World” through books, music, theater and art. The program will run through Sunday, Aug. 31, offering opportunities for all ages to engage in reading and creative activities that celebrate imagination and self-expression.

There will be three kickoff events featuring activities for all ages. 

• Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m, Twinbrook Library, 202 Meadow Hall Drive in Rockville.
• Saturday, June 21, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Germantown Library, 19840 Century Boulevard in Germantown.
• Sunday, June 22, 2-4 p.m., Chevy Chase Library, 8005 Connecticut Ave. in Chevy Chase.

For more information and to register, visit the MCPL website. 

Reminders

Ethics Panel: The Board of Education has one vacancy on its five-member panel. The vacancy is for a three-year term beginning on July 1, 2025. Letters of interest and resumés are due by 5 p.m. on Monday, June 9. More information

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Meet Flick: What happens when middle school students partner with engineers and educators to solve real-world problems? You get Flick—an AI-powered math tutor designed, built and programmed by students from Hallie Wells Middle School.

More Than a Ceremony: Discover how Roberto Clemente Middle School is building community through celebration with its 8th Grade Block Party. 

We’re continually updating our news page with happenings around the district, so bookmark this site to keep up with the latest.