MCPS Offers Adjustments for Second Semester to Improve Virtual Learning Experience and Promote Student Well-Being

MCPS recently shared that two new options are being offered to middle school and high school students for second semester. The news update can be seen in full here.


MCPS Responds to Gov. Hogan: “Our Focus Remains on the Academic Needs and the Health and Safety of Our Students and Staff.”

Earlier today, Governor Hogan held a press conference where he announced that he is “urgently calling on all county school systems to return to hybrid instruction no later than March 1 if not sooner.”


MCPS BOE Decides to Delay in-Person Return Until March 15 at Earliest

Today, the Board of Education voted during their virtual meeting to delay student and staff return to buildings. They have announced that March 15 will be the earliest day that students and staff will could conduct learning in person.


8th Grader Creates Light Show to Help Collect Donations for an Emergency Food Pantry

Earlier this evening Jess Berrellez, president of the Ridgeview Middle School PTA, reached out to let us know of a remarkable 8th grader who created an amazing holiday light show to delight friends and neighbors, and collect donations for the  RMS PTSA Emergency Food Pantry.


Superintendent Releases Recommended Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget

Superintendent Jack R. Smith is recommending a $2.713 billion operating budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 that will allow the district to provide a continuation of key services and reflects the significant impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on operating costs and projected revenues.


Updates from Today’s MCPS Media Briefing: Discussion about Vaccines, Virtual Recess, Possibilities for Fall 2021 and More

Today, MCPS held a media briefing addressing the topics discussed at today’s Board of Education meeting plus other community questions.  Our writer Patrick Herron was present at the meeting.


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