News Articles
MCPS Commits to In-person Classes Unless State of Maryland Orders Buildings to Close
MCPS will have in-person classes in the fall and won’t revert back to virtual lessons unless the state orders that school buildings be closed (via Bethesda Magazine).
Montgomery County Reviews Its COVID-19 Metrics As It Considers Reinstating Indoor Mask Mandate
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and Dr. Travis Gayles, the county’s health officer, have recommended that the County Council reinstate a mask mandate indoors if COVID-19 cases continue to rise countywide.
🔈Maryland Residents Age 16+ Are Eligible To Receive COVID-19 Vaccinations Starting Monday, April 12th
All Maryland residents 16-and-over will be eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination at all State-operated, County-operated and privately operated vaccine clinics in the State starting Monday, April 12, 2021 by order of Governor Larry Hogan.
Montgomery County Board of Education Votes to Accelerate Timeline of Student Return (2020-2021 school year)
Information from the March 23, 2021 Montgomery County Board of Education discussion re MCPS’ reopening plans.
🎓 MCPS Message: Information on Prom/Senior Activities for the Class of 2021
MCPS is collaborating with student, parent and community stakeholders to plan for potential in-person graduation ceremonies in June 2021.
MCPS Requests Feedback On 2021-2022 ‘School Year Calendar’ Options
The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking feedback on MCPS’ 2020-2021 calendar options. Note: The Board is scheduled to adopt the final traditional and innovative school calendars on March 23, 2021.
FYI: Montgomery County Free COVID Testing Available for MCPS Staff and Students
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services has community COVID-19 testing available to all MCPS staff, students and family members.
💻 ALERT: MCPS to Host Virtual Conversation on ‘Return to School’ Plan Feb. 24th
MCPS to Host Virtual Conversation on ‘Return to School’ Plan Feb. 24th. Note: This discussion is in regards to the 2020-2021 school year.