Montgomery County Public Schools

09/29/2026

Work hard, play hard! Last week, during a non-instructional day, MCPS Facilities and Maintenance team members spent part of the day at the Lathrop E. Smith Environmental Education Center—connecting, recharging and having some fun.

09/29/2026

FAFSA Day is coming up. Join Montgomery College on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to get personalized support and resources.
Register: https://ow.ly/8JM150ZSoUz

09/29/2026

🎓 MCPS 11th & 12th graders: Explore your college options at College Fairs USA on Friday, Oct. 9, at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg! Meet college reps, including Spanish-speaking admissions representatives. Registration is required—see your school’s College and Career Navigator to register.

09/29/2026

💚 Mental health is an essential part of student health, belonging and success.

MCPS has resources to help students who may be struggling or experiencing a crisis. In the coming weeks, look for school materials with a QR code that connects students directly to immediate, school-specific mental health support.

Know where to turn. Scan. Connect. Get support.

09/28/2026

📣 Come out and be part of the conversation. Join MCPS for a community meeting in your region to learn more about the school closure and consolidation process and ask your questions.

As a reminder, no decisions have been made, and this is not a process in which a list of schools has already been determined. The work begins with the data, the criteria and community input.

https://ow.ly/jLAl50ZRC7l

09/28/2026

Interested in learning about Secondary Enrichment & Acceleration? Join the Accelerated and Enriched Instruction (AEI) Family Webinar tomorrow, Sept. 29 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. to get your questions answered. Learn more - https://ow.ly/owpc50ZRBKA

09/28/2026

📣Calling all middle and high school students: the deadline to submit for the ASIRT Road Safety PSA Contest is Oct. 4. You can earn 10 SSL hours and have a chance to win an Amazon gift card. Learn more:

The Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT) and the Montgomery County Regional Student Government Association (MCR) are sponsoring a Public Service Announcement (PSA) competition focused on road safety and how to keep yourself and others safe on the roads. 

09/28/2026

8th grade families: Fall is a great time to start exploring what high school has to offer! 🎓

MCPS is expanding access to specialized high school Center programs, giving students more opportunities to explore programs connected to their interests while continuing to offer rigorous programming at every local high school.

Fall High School Showcases begin Thursday, Oct. 1. These events are a great opportunity to:
- Visit high schools and explore programs
- Learn about courses and opportunities
- Meet staff
- Ask questions
- Start thinking about the high school experience that best fits your student’s interests and goals

See the full Fall High School Showcase schedule and find an event near you. https://ow.ly/a1IW50ZRBB4

09/28/2026

Monday’s can be a fun day. Whatever this week brings, there’s an opportunity to learn, connect and make a positive difference. Let’s go, Team MCPS!

09/26/2026

🎉 Celebrating 100 years of Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School.

This weekend, students, families, faculty, staff and alumni came together to celebrate a century of learning, community and the generations of students who have made their mark along the way. Here’s to the next 100! 💙💛