Board of Education member Natalie Zimmerman welcomed both newly certified and returning educators on April 15 at Richard Montgomery HS for a pinning ceremony honoring National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT), recognizing 270 educators. For more photos of the event, please visit: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCRFAF
The Montgomery County Board of Education recognizes April 19-25 as National Volunteer Week. Staff, faculty, and teachers may be critical to the success of MCPS, but the school system would be nothing without its volunteers, who contribute daily towards fostering community and openness to learning.
🇨🇳 🇺🇸 Julie Yang welcomed the Shenzhen Municipal Education Bureau this Friday to build a bridge for students in China and Montgomery County, not only visiting our Board room but also experiencing Richard Montgomery HS and Bayard Rustin ES. We look forward to many more visits. 🏫
Sitting in on the A&S meetings for MCPS is always a reminder that progress takes commitment, collaboration, and people who genuinely care. The Board of Education was proud to witness leadership being recognized, not just for what’s been done, but for the work they continue to pour into our community
The Montgomery County Board of Education is looking for individuals with expertise in communication and engagement to join the Advisory Committee on Communication and Community Engagement. Apply now!
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📖 Every year, April is School Library Month! 📘 The Montgomery County Board of Education is proud to recognize April as School Library Month, in its pursuit to advocate for and facilitate knowledge, learning, and curiosity for everything that is to be known in the world. 📚
📢 Calling all community leaders and communication experts!
The Montgomery County Board of Education is looking for individuals to join the Advisory Committee on Communication and Community Engagement. Apply now!
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The Montgomery County Board of Education will host a Board Work Session on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 15 W Gude Drive, Rockville, MD, at 12:00 p.m.
The meeting agenda is available on our website: ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/meetings/
April is National Autism Awareness Month, a time to reflect, listen, and recommit. The Board remains committed to strengthening how we serve students with autism and support the families who walk alongside them every day.
Missed the March 26 Board of Education meeting? Key updates:
🗺️ Boundaries & HS program changes
📐 Boundary study
🕒 Middle school support time
💻 Virtual weather days
📆 Calendar update
🌟 Celebrations
Read more:https://bit.ly/41DUAzT
The Montgomery County Board of Education will host a Board Business Meeting on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 15 W Gude Drive, Rockville, MD, at 12:00 p.m.
The meeting agenda is available on our website: ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/meetings/
So much energy at #RespectFest2026! 💜 We loved seeing our @MCPS students engaged and learning how to build healthy relationships. Huge thanks to everyone who joined us to promote well-being and respect across our community! 💃
The future is bright at JoAnn Leleck ES! 🌟 Board President Grace Rivera-Oven joined 4th-grade "interviewers" and visited kindergarten today to see our students in action. From curious questions to big smiles, our kids are 100% #MCPSFutureReady! 🚀🍎
There’s nothing quite like the energy of the Gold Star Gala! ✨ It was an honor to celebrate the dedication, heart, and hard work of our supporting services staff. We often say that it takes a village to raise a child, and the SEIU Local 500 members recognized are the very heart of that village.
Honored to join the first annual Gold Star Gala celebrating the incredible educators who make a difference for students across Montgomery County every day. Congratulations to the 2025–2026 Teachers of the Year from every school in the district! ⭐🍎
The Montgomery County Board of Education will host CIP Public Hearings on Monday and Tuesday, March 9 and 10, 2026, both at 5:00 p.m., at 15 W Gude Drive, Rockville, MD.
The meeting agenda is available on our website: ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/meetings
The Montgomery County Board of Education will host a CIP Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at 15 W Gude Drive, Rockville, MD.
The meeting agenda is available on our website: ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/meetings
Reclaiming Home explores the resilience and legacy of Black communities in Montgomery County.
Through voices from Emory Grove, Quince Orchard, and MCPS leadership, this episode reflects on how formerly enslaved families built thriving communities.
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM12...
The Board was proud to celebrate Lunar New Year at the annual dinner hosted by the League of Educators for Asian American Progress (LEAAP)! 🧧
This scholarship fundraiser supports Asian Pacific American high school seniors pursuing degrees in education.
Celebrating the future of education! 🐎✨
Reclaiming Home explores the resilience and legacy of Black communities in Montgomery County.Through voices from Emory Grove, Quince Orchard, and MCPS leaders.
Watch now: youtu.be/dM12KcbA66Y?...
The Montgomery County Board of Education will host a Board Business Meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 15 W Gude Drive, Rockville, MD, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting agenda is available on our website: ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/meetings/
In The Making of a Legacy, former Carver High School students and Montgomery County Public Schools alumni reflect on their experiences during desegregation — and the legacy they continue to carry.
🎥 Watch now:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbVM...
Students got to taste the future of MCPS meals! At the 5th Annual Taste of MCPS, hosted by DFNS, over 170 students explored new, diverse flavors and shared their feedback. Board Members Stewart, Montoya, & Maloo joined the fun, tasting alongside students and experiencing the event firsthand.
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for Montgomery County Public Schools? Nominations open January 5 for the 2026 Awards for Distinguished Service to Public Education!
More info: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/communit...
The Montgomery County Board of Education will host a Board Work Session on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 15 W Gude Drive, Rockville, MD, at 12:00 p.m.
The meeting agenda is available on our website: ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/meetings/
📢 TODAY: Operating Budget Hearing #2 is VIRTUAL!
🗓 Feb 2, 2026 | ⏰ 6:00 PM
Watch live: MCPS Website: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org
| YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jANH...
| Zoom: bit.ly/4c7UQO1
🚨 UPDATE: Operating Budget Hearing #2 will be held VIRTUALLY on Monday, February 2, 6:00 p.m. Out of caution and to minimize late travel due to road conditions & MCPS Code Orange. Work Session #3 remains in person at 10:00 a.m.
🔗 www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org
Today begins Black History Month. We open by honoring the roots of Black history in Montgomery County, starting at Scotland A.M.E. Zion Church, built by freed slaves and their descendants in 1924.
Watch Echoes of the Ancestors.
#BlackHistoryMonth #EchoesOfTheAncestors
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Due to unsafe roads and MCPS extending Code Red through Thu., Jan. 29, Operating Budget Hearing #2 and Work Session #3 are postponed.
Hearing #2 → Mon., Feb. 2 at 6:00 p.m.
Work Session #3 → Mon., Feb. 2 at 10:00 a.m.
Closure updates: MCPS website.
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org
🚨 Budget Hearing Update 🚨
MCPS is operating under Code Red through Tuesday, January 27 due to weather conditions. As a result, Operating Budget Hearing #2 is postponed to Wednesday, January 28 at 6:00 PM.
Please monitor MCPS closure updates for the latest information:
montgomeryschoolsmd.org
