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February 11, 2026
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2025 FSA Claims Due by March 15 — Don’t Lose Your Balance!
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Have you reviewed your 2025 FSAs recently? Be sure to use any remaining account balance(s) before Sunday, March 15.
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Honoring the Legacy
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Board of Education Vice President Brenda Wolff reflects on Black History Month and the legacy of Black excellence. Watch the video: English | Spanish
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An Enduring Impact By Mother–Daughter Duo
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Dessalyn and Dasia Dillard are leading the next generation — showing how leadership, representation and family can inspire student-athletes every day.
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Tradition in Motion: Lunar New Year at Matsunaga
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Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School held its annual celebration of Lunar New Year with a vibrant showcase of music, dance performances and martial arts, welcoming new beginnings, cultural pride and rich traditions.
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Poms Dazzle with Precision and Power
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Teams from all 25 MCPS high schools cheered, jumped and danced through the 29th annual Pompons competition at Montgomery Blair High School.
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Kindergarten Registration Opens Feb. 17
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For the 2026-2027 school year, kindergarten registration will be held online through the ParentVUE portal beginning Tuesday, Feb. 17. Children who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2026 are eligible. If your family is new to MCPS, you will need to create a ParentVue account here. After creating an account, you will be prompted to register when you first log in.
Registration sessions will be held in person beginning Monday, March 16. Schools will share further information about kindergarten registration with families. Early entrance to kindergarten and first grade opens on Monday, March 9.
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Don’t Forget!
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Feel the Beat: Music and Dance Events Are On the Way!
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Arts and music events are coming up. There is something for everyone, so make plans to attend!
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Thursday, Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m., Walter Johnson High School, Southwest Middle School All-County Band and Orchestra Concert. Will feature students from every middle school in the region.
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Friday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m., Montgomery College’s Cultural Arts Center, Silver Spring campus, 7995 Georgia Avenue, 12th annual Dance Showcase. Tickets for the public will be available on Saturday, Feb. 14.
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Friday, Feb. 27, 6 p.m. Albert Einstein High School, Drumline Showcase. Will feature more than 10 high school drumlines. Tickets are $5 and will be available at the door.
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Planning Your Wealth
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Join the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for a financial wellness webinar on using strategic allocations to meet your financial goals at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
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Save the Dates: County Art Shows
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Don’t miss the chance to celebrate amazing MCPS artists at community art shows! Montgomery College locations throughout the county will host a community art show where artwork from K-12 students will be featured. Each show will last multiple days and host a closing reception. Three shows will be held:
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Upcounty: March 11–15, Montgomery College Germantown Campus, 20200 Observation Drive, Germantown
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Midcounty: April 8–10, Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, 51 Mannakee St., Rockville
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Downcounty: March 18–25, Montgomery College Silver Spring Campus, 930 King St., Silver Spring
For a list of schools at each location, check out this list.
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It’s Freezing Outside … But Here’s Who’s Hot!
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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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Heart-Healthy Living: Join the Webinar
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This month’s wellness webinar, Heart Healthy Living, will offer information for people to make informed decisions about their cardiovascular health. Participants will be able to engage with healthcare professionals and learn how to enhance their heart health through lifestyle modifications. The webinar will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23. Email Well Aware to register.
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Click, Bid, Win: Einstein’s Auction Goes Live on Feb. 20
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The community is invited to Albert Einstein High School’s annual online auction from Feb. 20–28. Items include restaurant gift cards; tickets for sporting events, theater performances and museums; kids’ parties; indoor and outdoor adventures for children, teens and adults; lessons; summer camp and pool discounts and a variety of professional services. Here’s a sneak peek; be sure to pre-register.
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