Maryland Governor Larry Hogan tells schools to reopen by March 1, 2021, which is earlier than MCPS’ March 15, 2021 (depending on COVID-19 metrics) reopening plans.
Montgomery County via federal COVID-19 funding has installed outdoor public Wi-Fi at 10 Public Library (MCPL) locations..
On January 12, 2021, Montgomery County Board of Education voted for MCPS (Montgomery County Public Schools) to remain in virtual learning until March 15, 2021.
Article about Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) not likely to reopen its school buildings beginning in February 2021, as had been planned, due to County spike in COVID-19 cases and with the coronavirus vaccination still in its early phases.
Montgomery County Board of Education seeks public comment on 1) school food and nutrition services program and 2) academic eligibility for extracurricular activities. Deadline to submit comments is Feb. 12, 2021.
Information re Montgomery County Public Schools ‘Community Update’ (December 16, 2020) in which the Montgomery County Board of Education voted to approve MCPS’ revised 2021 reopening plan.
Consultants leading a Montgomery County-wide review of MCPS’ public school boundaries has stated that the release of the project’s final report will again be delayed until Spring 2021.
The ‘Families Helping Families’ Campaign (MCPS Educational Foundation, MCCPTA and MCPS) are requesting funds or gift cards so that it can purchase grocery gift cards to be distributed to their most impacted communities and families.