MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The Montgomery County Council will host a hybrid Youth Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 7 p.m. with Student Member of the Board of Education Arvin Kim. This 2 hour SSL experience is hosted to provide county youth an opportunity to share their thoughts on issues currently impacting young people across the County. Read more to find and respond to the RSVP form.
All middle and high school students are encouraged to attend this one-hour long, virtual event to learn more about the Student Member of the Board position and their role in MCPS. Read more here to see the list of special guests and the RSVP registration link.
MCPS hosted a mock election for the Maryland Governor and other state officials on November 8, 2022. We encouraged students to learn more about the election process, offices up for election, and the candidates and then participate in the mock election to see what the student vote results would be! Read here to learn the results of the MCPS mock election and view the election materials that were shared prior to the mock election.
All MCPS students must earn 75 SSL hours to graduate from high school. Middle school and high school students should continue earning SSL hours towards their SSL graduation requirement by engaging in SSL opportunities during the 2022-2023 school year. To learn more about upcoming in-person and virtual/remote SSL opportunities and the required SSL documentation, please click here.
The MCPS Systemwide Athletics Unit has several updates to include middle school athletics registration and county and state play off success. Continue reading for more information.
This month we are highlighting The A. Mario Loiederman Newspaper Club is an academic club designed to expose students to the skills of journalism, photography, drawing, publication, and collaboration. Read more here!
Don’t forget to complete the Culture of Respect Training by December 22nd, 2022! Students who complete this training will earn two SSL hours.
Is your school extracurricular activity club/organization doing great things for which you are proud? Read more to learn how to highlight your group's success in the December issue of the MCPS Student Post!
MCPS is hosting a virtual Fall Symposium on Electric School Buses on December 7 at 6:00 pm. Read here to learn more about the 2 SSL hour learning and advocacy event.
Each year on November 15, millions of people from across the nation take part in America Recycles Day. It is also known as National Recycling Day, a national observance in the United States dedicated to promoting recycling across the nation. Read here to learn more.
Applications for the 2023-2024 Maryland State Student Member on the Board of Education (SMOB) are now open. Read here to learn more about the position and how to become a candidate.
The MCPS Equity Initiatives Unit has published the next edition of the Equity Matters! newsletter. Read more here to find the link to the newsletter.
MoCo EmpowHER is hosting their November virtual meeting focusing on self-care and mental health. Read more to learn more details and how to participate.
MCPS is seeking middle school input on potential interest in E-sports. Read here to learn more and share your interests.
MCPS is seeking the community’s feedback as it works to finalize the 2023–2024 school calendar. Be sure to share your input with us! Read here to find the survey and preview a few samples calendar scenarios.
EveryMind is hosting an LGBTQ+ Youth Town Hall for caregivers, guardians, extended family, mental health providers and service providers to […]