Things to Know
June 04, 2026
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Board Adopts FY 2027 Operating Budget; Reductions Impact Some Staffing and Programs |
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Today (June 4), the Board of Education took final action on the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget following the County Council's funding decision, which left Montgomery County Public Schools $36 million below its requested budget. MCPS will continue to meet all state and federal requirements and provide critical services to students.
View the resolution and read more.
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Third Quarter Academic Performance Shows Progress in Literacy, Mathematics |
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At its work session on June 4, the Board received a third-quarter academic performance update showing encouraging gains in literacy and mathematics. The presentation highlighted improvements in early literacy, with the percentage of students meeting benchmark expectations increasing from 57.8% to 65.7% on the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy (DIBELS) and from 62.3% to 72% on Lectura compared to last year (from fall 2025 to winter 2026) — both key measures of literacy proficiency. Read more.
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State Highlights Innovations in MCPS Gifted and Talented Programs |
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The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has recognized MCPS as one of only four school systems featured in its 2025–2026 Gifted and Talented Impact Series, highlighting innovative approaches to advanced learning. Read more.
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Washington Post Awards Honor Little Bennett Principal, Rock View Educator |
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The Washington Post announced the winners and finalists of its 2026 Principal and Teacher of the Year Awards on June 4. Each year, The Post presents the awards to encourage excellence in school leadership and contributions to the improvement of education in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Read more about the MCPS finalists.
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Two Named Finalists for State Librarian Award |
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Two media specialists are finalists for the 2026 Maryland School Librarian of the Year award, which honors a school librarian for exemplary service and outstanding achievements in the field of school library media. Alexandra Moses from Highland Elementary School and Daria Taylor from Clarksburg Elementary School are two of the top 10 finalists for the state recognition.
Laura Ellis of Wheaton High School and Melissa King of Flower Hill Elementary School, were also nominated for the award. The winner will be announced at the Maryland Association of School Librarians Conference in October. Read more.
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School’s (Soon) Out, Giving Back Is In |
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Join us for the 25th annual Drive for Supplies from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. on Friday, July 24 at Gaithersburg High School, 101 Education Blvd. in Gaithersburg. Families are invited to join us for a fun and meaningful day of support, community and connection. Pick up free gently used school supplies. In addition, the UpCounty Hub and Rise-N-Shine Foundation will be distributing food boxes to families, and there will be opportunities to sign up for vital services, such as SNAP benefits, free and reduced-price meals and summer support programs.
Students can earn Service Learning hours for volunteering to unpack, sort and repackage supplies before and during the event. Volunteers are needed July 20–July 23.
Student Volunteer Form
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Upcoming Schedule Reminders |
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Wednesday, June 17 is a full day of school for students. The last day of school is Thursday, June 18, and it is an early release day for K–12 students. Friday, June 19 is a systemwide closure; all MCPS schools and offices will be closed.
Final report cards will be available in ParentVue by Monday, June 29, and mailed home by Tuesday, June 30.
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Now You Know — MCPS Website |
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Did you know the MCPS website is one of the best places to find information for students, families, staff and our community? We’re constantly improving it with updates, new resources and easier ways to find what you need. Use the menu bar to browse topics, type a question into the AskMCPS chat box, or use the search bar. And, searching for ‘most requested’ will bring you quick links to our most visited pages, such as lunch menus, bus schedules, the school calendar and forms.
Watch in English | Spanish | French | Chinese | Vietnamese | Amharic | Korean | Portuguese
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Encourage Students to Take a Seat at the Table |
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Students are encouraged to apply for the Board of Education’s Advisory Committee on Communication and Community Engagement for the 2026–2027 school year. This is an opportunity to collaborate with district leaders, strengthen communication and community engagement efforts on key topics, and represent student voice on important issues impacting MCPS. Applications are due by noon on Friday, June 19. Apply.
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Turn Your Summer Into Service |
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Summer is a wonderful time for middle and high school students to engage in Student Service Learning (SSL) opportunities and earn SSL hours towards meeting the 75-hour state graduation requirement! Current fifth grade students can begin earning SSL hours starting Friday, June 19.
June Opportunities
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MCPS Regulations Amendments Available for Review |
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MCPS is seeking public input on proposed revisions to several regulations currently under review. Families, students, staff, and community members are encouraged to review the draft changes and provide feedback on the proposed revisions.
Draft revisions currently available for public comment address topics including Grading and Reporting; Placement, Promotion, Retention and Acceleration of Students; Personal Mobile Devices (Cell Phones); Comprehensive Health Education and Student Attendance.
To review the proposed revisions and learn more about the public comment process, visit the MCPS Public Comment website. Comments on the proposed changes may be submitted by email.
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USG Offers Free Career Exploration Program |
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The Universities at Shady Grove is hosting a free reachHIRE Summer Bridge program on June 29–July 1 (9 a.m.- 3 p.m. each day). The program, open to rising sophomores through seniors, will offer opportunities to connect with professionals to gain insight into future academic and career options. Students will work in teams to build career readiness skills through interactive workshops and explore academic programs and careers through hands-on activities. Lunch is included. Register.
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Reminders |
- BOE Seeks Applicants for Ethics Panel: The appointment is for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2026. Applicants must submit a letter of interest and resumé or other supporting documentation by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 12.
- My Future Fairs: Families of Grade 7 students are invited to attend information sessions to learn more about high school options. Beginning in fall 2027, MCPS will launch a new Regional High School Model, expanding access to specialized programs across the county. Students may choose to apply to regional programs based on their interests. For more information, visit the High School Regional Programs webpage. Next sessions coming up June 8, 10, 11 and 15
- Upcoming Math Changes: Beginning next year, MCPS will implement a cluster model for mathematics instruction. Classes will be organized to reduce the broad range of instructional levels within a classroom, which will make it more manageable for teachers to plan instruction effectively, differentiate learning experiences, and provide timely support and enrichment for students. Upcoming meetings on June 9 and 16
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