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Application Submission/Opportunity for SSL Hours: PeaceJam Program 2021 (MCPS) – VIRTUAL
January 4 - January 15
For MCPS High School Students Only (Ages 14-18)
Montgomery County Public Schools has partnered with PeaceJam Mid-Atlantic, a regional affiliate of the international education program that connects youth with Nobel Peace Prize winners. PeaceJam’s mission is to create young leaders committed to positive change in themselves, their communities, and the world through the inspiration of 14 Nobel Peace Laureates who pass on the spirit, skills, and wisdom they embody.
PeaceJam Mid-Atlantic and MCPS will deliver a weekly virtual leadership development program, focused on community engagement and connection, to High School students in Montgomery County Public Schools from February 3, 2021, to May 12, 2021.
Participating students will earn SSL Hours.
Who: MCPS High School Students
What: PeaceJam Program
Where: Virtual Meeting via MCPS Zoom
When: Every Wednesday 3:30-5:00 pm (February 3rd, 2021 – May 12th, 2021)
Apply: https://bit.ly/MCPSPeaceJam2021
(You will need to be logged into your MCPS student account to access the application.)
Application Period: January 4, 2021 – January 15, 2021.
For more information, contact:
Donna Kleffman, Instructional Specialist, MCPS Office of Student Leadership and Extracurricular Activities: Donna_K_Kleffman@mcpsmd.org
Or
Michelle Avaroma, Director, PeaceJam Mid-Atlantic: Michelle_Avaroma@mcpsmd.org