Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) families have several schedule changes to keep in mind over the next month and a half, including multiple days off from school and three consecutive early release days leading into Thanksgiving.
On Friday, October 16, MCPS will hold a Professional Development Day for staff, with no school for students. Students will also have a four-day weekend at the beginning of November. Monday, November 2 is designated as a Grading and Planning for the End of Term day, with no school for students. Schools and offices will then be closed on Tuesday, November 3 for Election Day.
Thanksgiving week will feature three consecutive early release days for students. Schools will dismiss early on Monday, November 23, Tuesday, November 24, and Wednesday, November 25. Schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Upcoming MCPS Dates to Remember:
• Friday, October 16: Professional Development Day for staff; no school for students
• Monday, November 2: Grading and Planning for the End of Term; no school for students
• Tuesday, November 3: Election Day; schools and offices closed
• Monday, November 23: Early release day for students
• Tuesday, November 24: Early release day for students
• Wednesday, November 25: Early release day for students
• Thursday, November 26: Thanksgiving holiday; schools and offices closed
• Friday, November 27: Thanksgiving holiday; schools and offices closed
