Education

The Montgomery County Board of Education (Board) held a business meeting on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. During the meeting, the Board amended the 2022-2023 school year calendar and discussed the 2023-2024 school year calendar; budget priorities for the development of the fiscal year 2024 operating budget; and college, career and community readiness and graduation preparation; and approved their 2023 Annual Legislative Priorities. The agenda for the meeting, with related links, can be viewed on the Board website. Watch the meeting recording.

Amendment to the 2022-2023 School Year Calendar: The Board voted to amend the 2022-2023 traditional and innovative school year calendars to make Thursday, December 29 and Friday, December 30, 2022, as well as Wednesday, April 5 and Thursday, April 6, 2023, systemwide closure days for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).Read the memorandum to the Board. See the amended calendar.

The Montgomery County Board of Education (Board) held a business meeting on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. During the meeting, they discussed the Antiracist System Audit final report. The agenda for the meeting, with related links, can be viewed on the Board website. Watch the meeting recording.

Antiracist System Audit Final Report: The Board received a public presentation of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Antiracist System Audit final report by independent auditors, Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium, Inc. The report confirmed that MCPS has many elements needed to eliminate racial disparities for students, families and staff; however, the study calls on MCPS to develop a clear, systemwide comprehensive approach to achieve an antiracist school system.

As of 9:30am on Monday, November 7th, Aboth parties have agreed to withdraw their unfair labor practice filings due to this agreement.

Per MCPS: On Friday evening, MCPS reached an agreement with the Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) on ground rules for their upcoming contract negotiations. Importantly, both parties have determined there will be 12 initial bargaining sessions that are open for unit members to attend either in-person or via Zoom. The first session will be held in the evening on November 10, 2022.

Applications for the 2023-2024 State Student Member on the Board of Education (SMOB) are now open:

This important public official position requires a nomination by the student’s school, and the student must be regularly enrolled in a public high school, in good standing, and a junior or senior as of July 1, 2023 (meaning they are a current sophomore or junior). The school nomination is due by 5:00 p.m., Monday, November 14, 2022.

Support your community, explore career interests, tackle issues that are important to you, and feel good about the work you’re doing while meeting the Student Service Learning (SSL) graduation requirement!

Check out these important November 2022 SSL Updates to learn more about SSL opportunities, documentation, and how to stay up to date on your SSL record and activity.

Eighth graders who are interested in special programs offered in several high schools must apply by Friday, November 11th (deadline extended from November 4th). These programs start in the 9th grade, but students need to apply now. Students can see all their options in StudentVUE. Applications must be submitted through ParentVUE by the deadline. Contact your middle school counselor with questions. Additional information below:

Grade 8 High School Regional and Countywide Programs Timeline