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Board of Education to Hold Business Meeting April 20, 2021

(April 19, 2021)

The Board of Education will hold its business meeting (virtual and in-person) on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Closed session will begin at 9 a.m. Public agenda items will begin at 1 p.m. Members of the co ...(more)

Important MCPS Message on Fake Social Media Post/Email

(April 11, 2021)

Dear Parents and Guardians, MCPS has been made aware of a post/email that is circulating on social media alleging that there have been sexual assaults at several MCPS schools. We want to assure you ...(more)

Board of Education Discusses Recovery of Education; Approves 2021–2022 Traditional and Innovative School Year Calendars; Takes Final Action on Board Policy IQD; and Makes Several Administrative Appointments

(April 01, 2021)

The Montgomery County Board of Education (Board) conducted a hybrid (virtual and in-person) business meeting on Tuesday, March 23, 2021.  During the meeting, the Board received an update on Montg ...(more)

Statement from Board President Wolff and Superintendent Smith on East Silver Spring Elementary School Incident

(March 26, 2021)

"It was extremely difficult for us to watch the video of the incident involving a 5-year-old student at East Silver Spring Elementary School. Our heart aches for this student. There is no excuse ...(more)

Board of Education to Hold Business Meeting March 23, 2021

(March 22, 2021)

The Board of Education will hold its business meeting (virtual and in-person) on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Closed session will begin at 9 a.m. Public agenda items will begin at 3:30 p.m. Members of the ...(more)

Montgomery Blair Student Places in the Top 10 of Regeneron Science Competition

(March 22, 2021)

Montgomery Blair High School senior Timothy Qian has been named a top 10 winner in the 2021 Regeneron Science Talent Search, one of the most prestigious high school science competitions in the nation. ...(more)

Board of Education Discusses Recovery of Education; Receives Update on Legislative Session; and Appoints Dr. Monifa B. McKnight as Acting/Interim Superintendent of Schools

(March 19, 2021)

The Montgomery County Board of Education (Board) conducted a hybrid (virtual and in-person) business meeting on Thursday, March 11, 2021.  During the meeting, the Board received an update on Mont ...(more)

Statement from Board President Wolff and Superintendent Smith on the March 16 Shootings in Georgia

(March 19, 2021)

The following statement was released on Wednesday, March 17:   Our condolences and thoughts are with the families and friends of all those affected by the senseless shootings in Georgia. Wh ...(more)

Statement on County Executive’s FY 2022 Operating Budget Recommendation for MCPS

(March 15, 2021)

Montgomery County Board of Education President Brenda Wolff and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Jack Smith released the following statement in response to County Executive Marc ...(more)

Board of Education Announces the Conditional Appointment of Dr. Monifa B. McKnight as Acting/Interim Superintendent

(March 11, 2021)

During its March 11, 2021, business meeting, the Montgomery County Board of Education approved the appointment of Deputy Superintendent Dr. Monifa B. McKnight as the acting/interim superintendent for ...(more)

Board of Education to Hold Business Meeting March 11, 2021

(March 10, 2021)

The Board of Education will hold its business meeting (virtual and in-person) on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Closed session will begin at 9 a.m. Public agenda items will begin at 12 p.m. Members of the ...(more)

Three Finalists Named for Teacher of the Year

(March 10, 2021)

Three teachers have been named finalists for the 2021–2022 MCPS Teacher of the Year Award by the Marian Greenblatt Education Fund. They are: Sara Kopf, first grade teacher at New Hampshire Estat ...(more)

Board of Education Discusses Recovery of Education; Tentatively Adopts Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget; and Discusses Legislative Positions

(March 08, 2021)

The Montgomery County Board of Education (Board) conducted a hybrid (virtual and in-person) business meeting on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.  During the meeting, the Board received an update on Mo ...(more)

Nominations Open for Distinguished Service to Public Education Awards

(March 03, 2021)

The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking nominations from the public for its 24th Annual Awards for Distinguished Service to Public Education. The awards are sponsored by the Board to recog ...(more)

Fall Season Update - February 24, 2021

(February 24, 2021)

Dear MCPS Community: We want to  provide an update on the fall sports season, which begins on Saturday, Feb. 27.   Program Offerings Schools will be communicating their program ...(more)