MCPS will open schools and offices 2 hours late on Thursday, January 9, 2025, due to extremely cold temperatures and refreezing, with morning programs canceled or delayed and outdoor activities moved indoors for safety.
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After three consecutive days of MCPS cancelling school, we have received reports throughout the day of schools with unplowed parking lots and snow/ice covered sidewalks.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has identified the following sixteen (16) geographical sites located throughout the county for emergency meal service on January 8, 2025. Grab and Go meal distribution will be available from 12pm-2pm for ages 18 and under. Families may pick up meals and bring them home to enjoy. Heating instructions will be included.
Montgomery County Public Schools announced a CODE RED – SCHOOL SYSTEM CLOSED – Wednesday, January 8, 2025. (more…)
Hundreds of students and parents attended the Save a Student Summit hosted by Montgomery County Public Schools at Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda on January 4, 2025, to learn about the dangers of opioid and fentanyl use, with workshops, Narcan training, and life-saving resources provided. (more…)
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has identified the following sixteen (16) geographical sites located throughout the county for emergency meal service on January 7, 2025. Grab and Go meal distribution will be available from 12pm-2pm for ages 18 and under. Families may pick up meals and bring them home to enjoy. Heating instructions will be included.
Montgomery County Public Schools announced a CODE RED – SCHOOL SYSTEM CLOSED – Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has announced that all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, due to imminent snowfall, with all activities, programs, and childcare canceled; virtual learning will not be available, and decisions for Tuesday will be made later. (more…)
Per MCPS: MCPS Schools Close on Time; After-School and Evening Activities Canceled
Montgomery County Public Schools will close at the regularly scheduled time today, Friday, January 3. All after-school and evening school and community activities in school buildings are canceled. Daycare programs in school buildings will remain open as scheduled. Families should check with their childcare provider.
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While we think MoCoSnow is the best way to learn about potential winter weather heading our way and how it may impact schools, MCPS goes through a very specific process to make the decision on whether or not to close or delay schools.
MCPS has a few important dates to remember for its traditional calendar (all schools except Arcola ES). The dates for Winter/Spring 2025 can be seen below: