MCPS Superintendent, Dr. Monifa McKnight, has provided additional information about the updated quarantine guidance for MCPS students that was communicated on September 3rd in a community letter released today, September 8th:
The full letter can be seen below:
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) welcomes nearly 160,000 students today (Aug. 30) for the start of the 2021–2022 school year. MCPS is beginning the school year fully in-person, five days a week and implementing an online Virtual Academy for registered students in grades K through 12. The 2021-2022 Reopening Guide, released on August 13, outlines the precautions in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19, as well as what to expect for curriculum, grading, attendance, assessments and student engagement.
MCPS is welcoming more than 874 new teachers, more than 671 new supporting services professionals and 31 new administrators this school year.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will celebrate the start of the 2021-2022 school year with a media event TOMORROW, Monday, Aug. 30, 2021 at the new Seneca Valley High School building, 19401 Crystal Rock Drive in Germantown. Interim Superintendent Monifa B. McKnight and Montgomery County Board of Education President Brenda Wolff will join other local and state officials at the event.
Nearly 160,000 students are expected for the first day of school. The event will highlight the school and its innovative Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, MCPS’ reopening plans, and strategic priorities for the school year.
MCPS released a letter to the community with 10 items from this week’s Board of Education meeting.
The letter can be seen below:
Quince Orchard High School sent out a community notification today updating students, staff, and families on the recent Covid-19 cases at the school.
According to the notification, the school was notified of six additional positive Covid-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases at the school to 26.
The Board of Education will hold its business meeting (in-person) on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Closed session will begin at 9 a.m. Public agenda items will begin at 12 p.m. The meeting will be broadcast live on Comcast Channel 34, Verizon Channel 36, and RCN channel 89.
The Board will resume in-person testimony at its August 24 business meeting, but will continue to accept pre-recorded audio or video testimony through their website.
MCPS has posted the following community message summarizing the July 27th board of education meeting.
Dear MCPS Community:
Board of Education Discusses PROSPER 100; Receives Update on Reading Intervention Program; Recognizes Retirees; Appoints SMOB to Board Committees; Discusses New Business Items; Makes Several Administrative Appointments; and Presented Two New Business Items for Consideration at the Next Board Meeting
Per MCPS:
Kohl’s Says Thank You to Educators and School Staff for Their Dedication During an Unprecedented 2020-21 School Year with Limited-Time 20% Discount on In-Store Purchases July 16-18
There are four Kohl’s locations in Montgomery County:
MCPS Board of Education Approves Administrative Appointments
The Montgomery County Board of Education approved the following administrative appointments at its July 15, 2021, Business Meeting:
Maryland State Department Of Education Announces More Than $309 Million To Support State Child Care Providers
Per the State of Maryland: