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.
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:
MCPS recently highlighted a new club at Northwood High School at Woodward– the Charcuterie Board Club. Students are forging meaningful connections with one another while perfecting their cheese, cracker, and meat pairings.
The Energía Tour, launched in 2018 with two schools, has now expanded to 15 schools, from elementary to high school. Founded by Christopher Pinilla, or Mr. Chris Hypnotyc, the tour celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and promotes mental health awareness in Montgomery County. This year, the tour finished at Wheaton High School.
Press release from MCPS: To Unleash the Potential of Montgomery County, MCPS needs to Focus on the Fundamentals