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Board of Education Appoints Superintendent of Schools; Hears Update on Recruitment Efforts and Initiatives; Takes Tentative Action on School Naming Policy; Discusses Recommended Positions on Legislation; Hears Update on MCPS Operations; and Makes Administrative Appointments

(February 15, 2022)

The Montgomery County Board of Education (Board) conducted a business meeting on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. During the meeting, the Board appointed a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) superinten ...(more)

Board of Education Announces Appointment of Dr. Monifa B. McKnight as Superintendent of Schools

(February 08, 2022)

The Montgomery County Board of Education today voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Monifa B. McKnight as superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Dr. McKnight, who currently serves as ...(more)

Media Advisory: Montgomery County Board of Education to Discuss Superintendent Selection

(February 07, 2022)

The Montgomery County Board of Education will vote on its appointment of the superintendent of schools during its Feb. 8 meeting. The appointment is contingent upon contract negotiations and approval ...(more)

UPDATE: Online Threats to MCPS Schools Now Deemed Non-Credible

(February 04, 2022)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and Montgomery County Police (MCPD) have been made aware of a number of online threats being made toward schools in Montgomery County. These threats have includ ...(more)

UPDATE: MCPS Schools Close on Time; After-School and Evening Activities Canceled, Today, Jan. 28.

(January 28, 2022)

Montgomery County Public Schools will close at the regularly scheduled time today, Friday, Jan. 28. All after-school and evening school and community activities in school buildings are canceled. Child ...(more)

Board Approves 2022–2023 School Year Calendar

(January 26, 2022)

The Montgomery County Board of Education has approved school calendars for the 2022–2023 school year. The Board sought feedback from the public on two options for the calendar. The majority o ...(more)

Media Advisory - Press Conference Today Concerning the Serious Incident at Magruder High School

(January 24, 2022)

WHO:  Marcus Jones, Montgomery County Chief of Police Darren Francke, Montgomery County Police Assistant Chief Willie Parker-Loan, Montgomery County Police Assistant Chief Dinesh Pati ...(more)

Board of Education Statement Concerning the Incident at Magruder High School

(January 22, 2022)

To the MCPS Community: The Montgomery County Board of Education is deeply saddened by the events at Magruder High School. An act of gun violence in one of our schools& ...(more)

All MCPS Schools Closed Thursday, Jan. 20

(January 20, 2022)

Montgomery County Public Schools are closed Thursday, Jan. 20 due to severe weather conditions. School and Central administrative offices will open two hours late. Childcare programs in school buildin ...(more)

MCPS Schools Opening Two Hours Late, Thursday Jan. 20

(January 19, 2022)

Montgomery County Public Schools will open two hours late Thursday, Jan. 20 due to emergency weather conditions. Bus service will be provided on a two-hour delayed schedule. Morning prekindergarten, m ...(more)

MCPS Increases Compensation and Provides Other Guarantees for Substitute Teachers

(January 19, 2022)

As an important step towards continuing in-person learning, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and the Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MO ...(more)

Board of Education to Hold Business Meeting January, 13, 2022

(January 12, 2022)

The Board of Education will hold its business meeting on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Closed session will begin at 9:00 a.m. Public agenda items will begin at 12:30 p.m.  The meeting will be c ...(more)

MCPS Live Virtual Community Conversation—Wednesday Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m.

(January 11, 2022)

Montgomery County Public Schools will host a live virtual community conversation to discuss the impact of the latest COVID-19 surge and the district's response.  What: Live virtual event v ...(more)

Comments on Amendments to Student Discipline Policy Due by Feb. 7

(January 10, 2022)

The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking comments on proposed amendments to Board Policy JGA, Student Discipline, to implement changes required by Maryland law. Maryland law requires &ldquo ...(more)