1. Share Your Input on the Next Superintendent of Schools

The Board of Education is committed to conducting a thorough and transparent superintendent search process that reflects the needs and aspirations of its diverse community. Please take a moment to fill out the online survey. The survey is an opportunity for you to share thoughts, concerns and aspirations for the district's future. Read more. 

2. Attendance Matters: Helping You Get Your Student to School Every Day 

MCPS remains committed to working closely with families to support student attendance. During the fourth quarter, MCPS will pilot attendance messages through the Remind app to help families make every effort to send their child(ren) to school every day. A message will be automatically sent when a student is absent for three, five and 10 days during the quarter. The messages are designed to be informative, culturally competent, empathetic and supportive. A student is considered chronically absent if they are absent 10 percent or more of the days they are enrolled. Remember, school staff are always available to help remove any barriers to your children’s attendance.

3. Current Enrollments Open: PreKindergarten, Kindergarten, High School Summer School Registration

• Kindergarten: Children who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2024 are eligible to register for kindergarten. 

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• Prekindergarten and Head Start: Children 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2024 can register online or in person. Families must be income-eligible to apply. Read more. 

• High School Summer School: Regional Summer High School Programs will be offered in person at Montgomery Blair, Seneca Valley and Richard Montgomery high schools. 

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4. Upcoming Events, Reminders and Resources 

Earth Day Event to Highlight First REACH Urban and Sustainability Farm 

Students are invited to participate in an Earth Day Urban Farm and Sustainability Hub volunteering and learning event starting at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 22 at A. Mario Loiederman Middle School and Weller Road Elementary School. 

RSVP here for the Loiederman event.

RSVP here for the Weller Road event (elementary school students). 

Read more.

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Save-the-Date: Safety Day Set For May 11 

The Montgomery Department of Transportation invites all MCPS families to Safety Day on Saturday, May 11 in the Carver Educational Services Center (CESC) parking lot in Rockville. Safety Day brings the community together to learn more about traffic safety in a fun and festive environment. CESC is located at 850 Hungerford Drive. Read more. 

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Reminder: Review The MCPS Nondiscrimination Statement 

Montgomery County Public Schools is home to a diverse population of students, staff and community members. We strive to create an educational community guided by the Board’s deep commitment to providing every student equitable access to the educational opportunities, rigor, resources and supports that are designed to maximize the student’s academic success and physical, psychological and social/emotional well-being, and ensuring all staff are empowered to do their best work. Take some time to review the full MCPS Nondiscrimination Statement here which is always available on the MCPS website here.

5. Good News

MCPS Earns Honors in the 2024 Magna Awards for Well-Being Social Work

The National School Boards Association recently awarded the MCPS well-being social worker program a Silver Magna Award. The Magna Awards spotlight innovative programs that are making a difference for students and the communities where they live. Read more. 

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Hundreds of Students Attend the Second Annual Next Generation Leadership Day

The MCPS Student Leadership & Extracurricular Activities Unit hosted the second annual Next Generation Leadership Day on Saturday, April 6 at Wheaton High School. Nearly 500 fourth and fifth grade students from MCPS elementary schools in the district participated in a leadership conference. Students engaged in workshops created by and led by trained secondary student leaders. Read more. 

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Staff Spotlight: Congratulations to This Year’s Edward Shirley Award Winner

Margarita Bohórquez, director of International Admissions and Enrollment (IAE), is this year’s winner of the Dr. Edward Shirley Award for Excellence in Educational Administration and Supervision. Read more.