MCPS Community Information
Kindergarten Registration Is Open!
Registration is now open for parents looking to register their child for an MCPS kindergarten class for the 2021-2022 school year. Children must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2021. For more information about eligibility guidelines, registrations or required documents to complete an application, call 240-740-4530 or visit the MCPS website.
Board Seeking Comment on Two Policies
The Montgomery County Board of Education is proposing amendments to Board Policy ACF, Sexual Harassment, and to new draft Board Policy ACI, Sexual Harassment of Employees. The Board is seeking public comments on the amended policies until Monday, May 17, 2021.
Workforce Readiness Conference for High School Students Set for May 13
The MCPS Workforce Readiness Conference for High School Students will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 13. This event will provide key tools and information to students planning to enter the workforce after graduation.
Be Sure to Check Out the Virtual Gaithersburg Book Festival This Month
The Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF), a celebration of books, writers and literary excellence, started May 1 and continues through Friday, May 28. The event is virtual and offers live and pre-recorded programming on weekdays and weekends.
The event includes more than 30 author presentations, as well as writing workshops for adults, teens and children. More information is available here.
MCPS Seeks Summer Rise Hosts
The MCPS Partnerships Unit is seeking Montgomery County businesses, government agencies and nonprofits to participate as hosts for the 2021 Summer RISE program. Registration is now open.
Summer RISE provides rising MCPS juniors and seniors with career-based learning experiences and helps employers to cultivate a talent pipeline. Students will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning opportunities related to their field of interest.