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Browse Public Announcements for 2016 - 2017 School Year

MCPS Graduation Rate on the Rise

(January 25, 2017)

The four-year graduation rate for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has risen to 89.8 percent, according to data released by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) on January 24, 2017 ...(more)

Board of Education Seeks Nominees for Distinguished Service Awards

(January 23, 2017)

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

Update: MCPS Will Open at 12 p.m Today for Activities

(January 14, 2017)

Update: Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will open at 12 p.m. today, January 14, 2017 for all school-sponsored activities and athletic events. All community use of MCPS facilities will also beg ...(more)

MCPS School Activities Delayed until 12 p.m. Tomorrow (1/14/2017)

(January 13, 2017)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is delaying all school-sponsored activities and athletic events until 12 p.m. for Saturday, January 14, 2017 due to potential emergency weather conditions. Satu ...(more)

Fifteen MCPS Students Named Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars

(January 12, 2017)

Fifteen Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students have been named scholars in the 2017 Regeneron Science Talent Search, one of the most prestigious high school science competitions in the natio ...(more)

Board of Education Receives Update on Strategic Technology Plan; Discusses Position on Legislation; and Receives Update on Choice Study

(January 11, 2017)

The Montgomery County Board of Education (Board) met on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at the Carver Educational Services Center, 850 Hungerford Drive in Rockville. During the meeting, the Board received ...(more)

MCPS School Activities Delayed until 12 p.m. Today (1/7/2017)

(January 07, 2017)

Montgomery County Public Schools is delaying all school-sponsored activities and athletic events until 12:00 p.m. today, Saturday, January 7, 2017 due to potential emergency weather conditions. Saturd ...(more)

Board of Education to Meet on Tuesday, January 10

(January 06, 2017)

The Montgomery County Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at the Carver Educational Services Center, 850 Hungerford Drive in Rockville. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m., with ...(more)

Montgomery County Board of Education Wants Your Opinion: The Board Seeks Public Comment on Tentative Policy Affecting Student Transfers and the Immersion Program Lottery

(December 22, 2016)

The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking your comments on tentative changes to Policy JEE, Student Transfers.  This policy outlines when students may be granted a transfer to attend a ...(more)

UPDATE: MCPS School Activities Now Delayed until 1 p.m. Today (12/17/2016)

(December 17, 2016)

Montgomery County Public Schools is delaying all school-sponsored activities and athletic events until 1:00 p.m. today, Saturday, December 17, 2016 due to emergency weather conditions. The teacher rec ...(more)

MCPS School Activities Delayed until 11 a.m. Tomorrow (12/17/2016)

(December 16, 2016)

Montgomery County Public Schools is delaying all school-sponsored activities and athletic events until 11 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, December 17, 2016 due to potential emergency weather conditions. This ...(more)

Ten Students Receive Full-Tuition Posse Scholarships

(December 16, 2016)

Ten MCPS students have been named recipients of full-tuition, four-year college scholarships from the Posse Foundation. The Posse program identifies public high school students with extraordinary ...(more)

Board of Education Elects Officers; Approves 2017-2018 School Year Calendar; Hears Presentation on Proposed Budget and Takes Tentative Action on Policy JEE, Student Transfers

(December 14, 2016)

The Montgomery County Board of Education (Board) met on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at the Carver Educational Services Center, 850 Hungerford Drive in Rockville. During the meeting, the Board elected ...(more)

Superintendent Smith Recommends $2.52 Billion Operating Budget

(December 13, 2016)

Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Recommendation seeks 2.5 % increase; Allows district to manage growth and invest in new strategies to build on student achievement Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) ...(more)

Michael Durso Selected as President of the Board of Education

(December 13, 2016)

Michael Durso was selected by his colleagues on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, to serve as president of the Montgomery County Board of Education for the second time. Dr. Judith Docca was selected as vice ...(more)