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Back-to-School Countdown

Posted On August 13, 2026

Important dates to remember — Transition Day is Monday, Aug. 24 and First Day of School for all students is Tuesday, Aug. 25. See you soon!

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August 2026

MD State Superintendent Visits
Maryland State Department of Education Superintendent School Visits

Posted On August 28, 2026

Back-to-School Fairs Recap
Back-to-School Fairs Recap

Posted On August 27, 2026

Ride by the Rules
Remember to Ride by the Rules!

Posted On August 27, 2026

Farms and MealViewer
All You Need to Know for Lunch

Posted On August 27, 2026

Calendar Feedback
Share Your Feedback For Next Year’s School Year Calendar

Posted On August 27, 2026

Fall Athletics Safety Plan
Fall Athletics Safety Plan: Keeping Our Athletic Events Safe and Spirited

Posted On August 27, 2026

New SSL Forms
New SSL Forms Are Here: What Students Need to Know

Posted On August 27, 2026

Outdoor Ed Open House
Explore Outdoor Ed: Family Open House Set for Sept. 8

Posted On August 27, 2026

New Principals
MCPS Welcomes 26 Principals

Posted On August 26, 2026

U.S. News Rankings
MCPS High Schools Lead Maryland in U.S. News Rankings

Posted On August 26, 2026

First Day
We're So Back! First Day of School

Posted On August 25, 2026

Transition Day
Transition Day

Posted On August 24, 2026

Welcome Back 26-27
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re So Back, MCPS!

Posted On August 24, 2026

Ribbon Cuttings
3 Ribbon Cuttings, 3 Communities

Posted On August 21, 2026

School Bus Safety
On the Road to a Safe School Year: Bus Routes and Safety Tips

Posted On August 20, 2026

Saturday School
Boost Confidence and Skills at Saturday School

Posted On August 20, 2026

Now You Know - No Cell, Bell to Bell
No Cell, Bell to Bell

Posted On August 20, 2026

ElevatED Conference
ElevatED Inspires a Day of Learning and Connection

Posted On August 19, 2026

Bus Route Information
On the Road to a Safe School Year: Bus Routes and Safety Tips

Posted On August 18, 2026

Start Strong: Transition Day Is Aug. 24
Start Strong: Transition Day Is Aug. 24

Posted On August 13, 2026

Time to Play: Middle School Sports Registration Is Open!
Time to Play: Middle School Sports Registration Is Open!

Posted On August 13, 2026

No Cell, Bell to Bell
New This Year — No Cell, Bell to Bell

Posted On August 6, 2026

Updated Student Code of Conduct
Updated Student Code of Conduct Now Available

Posted On August 6, 2026

2026-2027 Family-Friendly School Calendar
New! Explore the 2026-2027 Family-Friendly School Calendar

Posted On August 6, 2026

Discover a Career with MCPS
Come Say Hello — and Discover a Career with MCPS

Posted On August 6, 2026

National Night Out!
Thank You for Connecting with MCPS at National Night Out!

Posted On August 6, 2026

Now You Know: Back-to-School Fairs
Back-to-School Fairs

Posted On August 6, 2026

Connecting Local History to the Classroom
Connecting Local History to the Classroom

Posted On August 6, 2026

FARMS Application
Have You Submitted Your Free and Reduced-price Meal (FARMS) Application Yet?

Posted On August 6, 2026

Ravens Training Camp
Preparing for Success: MCPS Honorees Visit Ravens Training Camp

Posted On August 6, 2026

Drive for Supplies Helps Students Start the Year Ready
Drive for Supplies Helps Students Start the Year Ready

Posted On July 28, 2026

work behind welcome back
The Work Behind the Welcome Back

Posted On July 9, 2026