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March 11, 2026 |
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Securing Your Future: A Guide to MCPS Retiree Health Benefits and Medicare |
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If retirement is within sight, now is the time to begin researching retiree health benefit options. Will you continue MCPS health-care benefits? How will Medicare eligibility affect your health coverage in the future? Find out here.
Are you planning to retire in the next year or two? The Employee and Retiree Service Center provides retirement planning resources to help. Begin preparation now by familiarizing yourself with the top three actions to take to ensure your upcoming retirement goes smoothly.
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From the Employee Assistance Program |
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The Employee Assistance Program is hosting a financial wellness webinar on Retirement Planning at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17.
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In Case You Missed It … Recognizing Great MCPS Employees |
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MCPS surprised 11 of its top employees across the county on March 9. Superintendent Thomas Taylor, Board of Education members and association leadership visited schools and worksites paying tribute to its three Teacher of the Year finalists and eight SEIU Local 500 chapter award winners who will compete for this year’s Supporting Services Employee of the Year.
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Celebrating Women’s History Month |
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Montgomery County Board of Education members Laura Stewart and Natalie Zimmerman reflect on the importance of celebrating women and invite us to celebrate Women's History Month. Watch.
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the MCPS Department of Student Leadership and Activities and MoCo EmpowHER hosted the third annual EmpowHERed Leaders’ Summit. Read more.
And, three MCPS students and one teacher have been named recipients of the 2026 Women Making History Award, an honor presented by the Montgomery County Commission for Women in partnership with Montgomery Women.
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Pull Up a Chair: Student-Run Café Edison to Open on April 13 |
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Café Edison, an in-school, student-run restaurant at Thomas Edison High School of Technology, will open for breakfast and lunch on weekdays on Monday, April 13 through Friday, May 15.
Breakfast is served at 8:40 a.m. and 9 a.m., and lunch at 12:05 p.m. and 12:20 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 240-740-2024 or emailing Hospitality and Tourism teacher Jason Potyk. Cash, check or Square payments are acceptable. The menu is available by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
Café Edison gives students an opportunity to gain valuable, real-world skills in a working restaurant. Students greet and seat guests. They also cook and serve the meals, bus the tables and handle restaurant clean up. Edison is located at 12501 Dalewood Drive in Silver Spring.
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Lace Up for a Cause: Superintendent’s Shuffle Coming April 11 |
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Mark your calendars and lace up your sneakers! The first-ever Superintendent’s Shuffle is coming to Bohrer Park on Saturday, April 11.
Join us for a morning of community and movement in support of the MCPS Educational Foundation’s Dine with Dignity Campaign to help eliminate student meal debt. Registration starts at $30 and includes a race bib, T-shirt and event-day activities.
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News from The Equity Lens! |
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Welcome to The Equity Lens newsletter! The newsletter will be published quarterly by the Department of Systemwide Equity. This issue includes an interview with Dr. Nyah Hamlett, MCPS Chief of Equity and Organizational Development; an update on a community forum on equity, and some selected reads to celebrate Women’s History Month.
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Take the Next Step: Explore Higher Ed Partnerships |
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Ready to move your career forward? Take advantage of higher education partnership opportunities designed for teacher certification or licensure, ongoing professional growth, and career advancement. Discover your options and register through Professional Development Online (PDO).
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New STEM and Arts Focus Featured at This Year’s National College Fair |
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The annual Montgomery County National Association for College Admission Counseling National College Fair will be held on April 21-22, at the Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse in Boyds. This free event will feature representatives from more than 250 colleges and universities, and provides resources to students and parents navigating the college admissions process.
New this year, the fair will feature colleges and universities with specialized programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and performing and visual arts. The fair runs from 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days and is open to high school juniors attending with their schools. Juniors should register for the daytime field trip with their school’s College and Career Navigator.
The fair is also open to all high school students and their families from 6:30–8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21. For more information, contact your school counselor or College and Career Navigator. The evening event includes the workshop: “The College Application Process: Timeline and Resources” in English and Spanish.
Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse is located at 18031 Central Park Circle in Boyds.
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Reminders |
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Hundreds of Students Showcase Research at County History Day |
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About 430 students from MCPS middle and high schools took part in the Montgomery County History Day competition on March 7 at Sligo Middle School. More than 180 people volunteered as judges to interview and score the students’ projects.
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Five MCPS Schools Advance to Statewide 2026 MESA STEM Competition |
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Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School, Roberto W. Clemente Middle School, Hallie Wells Middle School, John F. Kennedy High School and Paint Branch High School will represent MCPS at the state finals of the Math, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) program on May 2. In partnership with the Applied Physics Lab at Johns Hopkins University, MESA supports students in grades 3-12 to spark their interest in STEM education and STEM careers.
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Leading with Excellence |
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Every day, MCPS staff go above and beyond to help our school community thrive. Who stands out on your team? Who’s making a lasting impact? Join us in celebrating this week’s Unleashing Potential Award winners. See this week’s winners.
Congratulations to the 2026 Recipients of the National Art Association Awards! Shout out to Longview School art teacher Sara Lucas-Dreiss for receiving the The Council for Exceptional Children, VSA Beverly Levett Gerber Special Education Lifetime Achievement Award and Fine Arts PreK-12 Content Specialist Anjali Wells for receiving the National Supervision and Administration Art Educator and Eastern Region Supervision/Administration Art Educator awards.
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Power Your Day: It’s National Nutrition Month |
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March is National Nutrition Month, focused on helping you make informed food choices and develop sound eating and physical activity habits. Learn more.
Don’t miss this month’s wellness webinar: Smart Carbs. Find out why carbohydrates aren’t the enemy and how to choose and pair them with other foods to support your energy, mood, and long-term health.
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From the News Page |
- Albert Einstein High School Dance Company was selected to present original works at the 2026 Regional High School Dance Festival Gala Concerts. Read more.
- Last month, 12 middle schools gathered for the 2nd Annual MoCo Black History 365 Knowledge Bowl. Read more.
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