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January 07, 2026
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2025 W-2s to Be Available on Hub+ and Mailed to Employees by Feb. 2
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The process for obtaining your 2025 tax forms online has moved to MCPS Hub+. All wage and tax statements (W-2s) and employer-provided health insurance offer and coverage statements (1095-Cs) will be available on Hub+ by Monday, Feb. 2. W-2s also will be mailed to all employees.
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A New Award Will Honor Top Supporting Staff Employees
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To further strengthen recognition of MCPS’ more than 10,000 supporting services employees, a new award has been established to celebrate supporting services staff — the Worksite Support Staff Excellence Award. Every school and worksite is asked to nominate a full-time supporting services employee who exemplifies excellence, commitment and service to their school or office. For nominations, speak with your site coordinator or principal. Deadline: Monday, Feb. 9
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Nominations Now Open for Board’s Public Service Awards
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The Board of Education is accepting nominations for its 2026 Awards for Distinguished Service to Public Education, which celebrate individuals, groups and businesses that have made a lasting impact on the educational experience within the county. Awards will be presented in the following categories:
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Business Partner
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Community Partner
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School Service Volunteer
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Student Service Award
Nominations will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Monday, March 9. Nominations may be submitted in English or Spanish through the linked forms. Nominations in other languages are available via PDF.
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Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Online Information Temporarily Unavailable
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Employees who elected a 2026 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) may be unable to access their account information online due to two separate, system-related issues. Voya’s participant portal experienced an outage on Friday, Jan. 2 that has since been resolved.
A separate error affecting 2026 FSA participant contribution data has also been identified. Updated participant information is expected to be available on the Voya website no later than
Friday, Jan. 9.
All FSA elections for 2026 remain effective as of Jan. 1. Employees whose FSA card was declined and who paid out of pocket for eligible expenses on or after Jan. 1, 2026, may submit claim(s) for reimbursement as soon as their election preferences have been updated on the Voya website. The updates are expected to be completed no later than Friday, Jan. 9.
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Registration for Spring Professional Development Is Open
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses for the spring semester are now open for registration through Professional Development Online (PDO). The spring semester runs from February to mid-June. Teachers have priority registration in CPD courses.
Visit the Continuing Professional Development website for details on eligibility, registration and course fees.
Questions? Contact Michele Gessford in the Department of Talent Acquisition.
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In Case You Missed It …
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MCPS students from Northwest High School and Roberto Clemente Middle School presented Unleashing Potential, an original, student-driven music video celebrating what it means to be Future Ready in MCPS. This powerful production highlights the creativity, collaboration and innovation thriving across MCPS. From concept to performance, this project showcases the incredible talent of our students and the dedicated educators who support them. Watch the video.
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Preview Third Quarter Instructional Materials
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MCPS is hosting a community meeting next week for parents/guardians to preview instructional materials for the third quarter. The meeting, scheduled for 7-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at Summit Hall Elementary School, will cover materials for the elementary and secondary curricula. Summit Hall is located at 101 W. Deer Park Road in Gaithersburg. A second preview event will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18 at Ritchie Park Elementary School.
View the third quarter “Refrigerator Curriculum,” which provides a one-page overview of the main themes and texts students will study each marking period.
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Interested in Athletic Administration?
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A seminar for individuals interested in pursuing MCPS athletic administration within MCPS at the high school level will be held from 4:30–7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, at MCAAP, 30 W. Gude Drive in Rockville.
Participation is limited to 50 attendees. Interested individuals can register here. A confirmation email will be sent to registered participants prior to the seminar.
For questions, contact Kathy Green in the Athletics Office at 240-740-5650.
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Sign Up to Participate in MLK Day of Service
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Staff and students are invited to the 2026 MLK Day of Service and Volunteer Fair on Monday, Jan. 19, at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road in Rockville. The event runs from 2 to 4 p.m. (doors open at 1:30 p.m.) Volunteers will participate in service projects benefiting people and communities across the county and can connect with local nonprofit organizations to learn about year‑round volunteer opportunities.
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You’re Invited: Honors Jazz Ensembles Performing Jan. 17
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The public is invited to a free concert by the MCPS Honors Jazz Ensembles at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17 at Sherwood High School. The concert will feature the Junior and Senior Honors Jazz Ensembles, which includes some of the best student jazz musicians in grades 7-12, as well as the MCPS Faculty Big Band, composed of MCPS staff. Tickets are not required.
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Come See Art Created by Blair Ewing Students on Jan. 14
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Students in the visual art program at the Blair G. Ewing Center will have an opening reception for their exhibition at Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda. The reception, which will be showing large- and small-scale prints from current students and recent alumni, will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14.
Blair Ewing is MCPS’ Alternative Education Program, designed to support students with various learning and social emotional needs in a safe and supportive environment.
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Who’s On Fire This Week?
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Your colleagues do things every single day to make MCPS shine. Which of your colleagues deserves the spotlight? Who’s knocking it out of the park? See the latest winners of the Unleashing Potential Award.
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Introducing Roth Contributions
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Good news! Starting Jan. 1, 2026, employees can now boost their retirement savings in their MCPS Fidelity 403(b) and 457(b) retirement savings plans with the new Roth contribution option and higher catch-up limits for those aged 60-63. You can change your contribution at any time by logging in to the Fidelity website or by calling Fidelity at 1-800-343-0860.
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Considering Retirement?
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The Employee and Retiree Service Center (ERSC) provides essential retirement information and planning tools to support employees as they transition into retirement. Explore the top three actions to take when preparing for retirement and review a step-by-step timeline to make sure all the required tasks are completed. Learn more.
It is also important to begin researching your retiree health benefit options. Find out what options will be available to you as a retiree and how Medicare eligibility affects those options. Learn more.
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Want to Learn How Roth Contributions Can Help You?
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Fidelity is offering two webinars in January to help employees feel more confident about their finances. They are:
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Thursday, Jan. 8, 6 p.m., Investing for Beginners. Register.
- Thursday, Jan. 22, 8 p.m. Understanding Roth Contributions in Your Workplace Savings Plan. Register
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Born to Run, Throw and Jump
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Boys’ and girls’ varsity athletes from all 25 MCPS high schools will take part in the 23rd Annual Montgomery County Invitational Indoor Track Meet starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10 at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Road in Landover. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased here.
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Find Your Focus
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Feeling pulled in many directions and lacking focus is a common challenge, but you can learn techniques to pinpoint a central focus, eliminate distractions and pursue life goals. Join the Find Your Focus webinar at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28.
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Know Someone Looking for a Job? We’re Hiring Bus Drivers!
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MCPS is hosting a job fair for bus drivers from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22 (snow date: Jan. 29). The fair will be held at the Division of Transportation Services’ Shady Grove Transportation Depot, 16651 Crabbs Branch Way in Rockville. Read more
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Scholarships and Awards Up for Grabs
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Diann Woodard Scholarship: Open to high school seniors whose parents are members of the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA). The scholarship will award five one-time $2,500 scholarships. Supplemental awards are also available. Deadline: Friday, Jan. 16. More information
Calling Middle School Science Teachers: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is accepting applications for a career development workshop, the Summer Institute Program, from July 6-17 at the NIST campus in Gaithersburg. Deadline: Friday, May 1.
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Summer RISE Registration Open for Hosts
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Help guide students on their career journeys: MCPS is seeking hosts for the 2026 Summer RISE program, which will be held from June 22–July 24, 2026. Open your workplace to rising MCPS juniors and seniors for 50 hours of hands-on learning—virtual, in-person or hybrid experiences.
Learn more by scheduling an informational meeting, visit www.MCPS-SummerRISE.org or contact Davida Gurstelle at 240-740-5599. |
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