Students are heading back to school later this month with teachers reporting on August 22nd for Pre-Service. August 22nd-26th will serve as professional days for teachers. Prior to the first day of school for students, MCPS is holding a Back-To-School Fair at Westfield Wheaton, and most students will be returning to school on Monday, August 29th (Only Arcola Elementary School and Roscoe Nix Elementary School follow the Innovative School calendar). Below you will see important dates to remember for the 2022-2023 school year:
2022 |
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July 4 |
Independence Day—Schools and offices closed |
August 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 |
Professional days for teachers |
August 29 |
First day of school for students |
September 5 |
Labor Day—Schools and offices closed |
September 14 |
Early release day for students |
September 26 |
No school for students and teachers |
September 30 |
Early release day for students |
October 5 |
No school for students and teachers |
October 24* |
Professional day for teachers; no school for students |
November 7* |
Professional day for teachers; no school for students; end of 1st quarter grading/planning |
November 8 |
Election Day—Schools and offices closed |
November 21 and 22 |
Early release days for students |
November 23 |
Systemwide Closure—Schools and offices closed |
November 24 and 25 |
Thanksgiving—Schools and offices closed |
December 7 |
Early release day for students |
December 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 |
Winter Break—No school for students and teachers |
December 26 |
Holiday—Schools and offices closed |
2023 |
|
January 2 |
New Year’s Day (observed)—Schools and offices closed |
January 16 |
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—Schools and offices closed |
January 27* |
Professional day for teachers; no school for students; end of 2nd quarter grading/planning |
February 20 |
Presidents’ Day—Schools and offices closed |
March 3 |
Early release day for students |
March 15 |
Early release day for students |
March 31* |
Professional day for teachers; no school for students; end of 3rd quarter grading/planning |
April 3*, 4*, 5, 6 |
Spring Break—No school for students and teachers |
April 7 and 10 |
Holidays—Schools and offices closed |
April 21* |
Professional day for teachers; no school for students |
May 29 |
Memorial Day—Schools and offices closed |
June 16 |
Last day of school for students; early release day |
June 19 |
Systemwide Closure—Schools and offices closed |
June 20* |
Professional day for teachers; end of 4th quarter grading/planning |
* If the school year is disrupted by emergencies and schools are closed three or more days, dates identified as possible make-up instructional days include: October 24 and November 7, 2022; January 27, March 31, April 3, April 4, April 21, and June 20–23, 2023.
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