Dr. McKnight extends warm wishes to everyone this holiday season. Please take the time to relax and rejuvenate as you spend time with your loved ones this winter break☃️

We're looking forward to seeing students and families from our Semester 2 schools at our upcoming Open House. All families are welcome no matter where their children will be attending Outdoor Ed. Interpreters for Amharic, French, and Spanish will be available.

Calling all MCPS Juniors! The NAACP Parent Council and Johns Hopkins teamed up with OST and invite you to a college fair! MCPS High School Principals- please share with your students!

High school seniors are invited to participate in a Regional On-the-Spot admissions event on Jan. 11, 6-8 p.m. at Seneca Valley High School. Check out the list of participating colleges and how to register --> bit.ly/48pVqSy

The winter 2024 Parent Academy To Go workshop schedule is now available! The virtual sessions are designed to inform and empower families as advocates and partners in their children's education. Visit bit.ly/3NTQNIm for upcoming topics.

📣 Businesses, government agencies & nonprofits 📣 Become a host for the 2024 Summer RISE program. It provides students with career-based learning experiences and helps employers cultivate a talent pipeline. Details here for more information: bit.ly/3Y5bCn2.

MCPS annually recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) with a week of service projects and acts of kindness in schools from Jan. 13-21. All schools are encouraged to host one of the following service experiences. You can find them here: bit.ly/48NEIfE.

Interested in facilitating equity dialogues with elementary school students? We have the perfect training for you. Register and Retweet!

MCPS teachers and families, Monday, April 22 will shift to an asynchronous learning day for all students. The day is designated as a professional development day for teachers and a possible make-up day for students. You can learn more information here: bit.ly/3wt94Gy.

Come see All Shook Up. It’s amazing! Damascus HS PTSA DHS Music News DHS Drama Club Lora Adams Brazil Sarah Fitzgerald Nicole Moravy Charlie Doherty (he/him/his)

Register your male student in Grades 4-12 for the Game Changer conference to help ignite his path to success 🔥. The event is Saturday, April 20, at the Universities at Shady Grove. Registration closes April 3: bit.ly/43hV3aZ

Kindergarten registration opens TODAY for the 2024-2025 school year. Children who will be five by Sept. 1, 2024 are eligible. For more information about eligibility and the registration process visit bit.ly/4aaxqU6.

In this week's 'Things to Know' message, you’ll find information about: - High School summer school registration - The Change of School Assignment (COSA) deadline - An upcoming superintendent search forum + More You can read all about it here: bit.ly/43uS9A3

What characteristics, skills or experiences are essential for the next superintendent of MCPS? Share your thoughts using this general feedback form: bit.ly/3IKMRGK.

It’s eclipse day! ☀️🌒 🌕 If you are like me, interested, but don’t have viewing glasses or a ton of time, use this link to watch the eclipse live on You Tube with *NewsHour! youtube.com/live/CruqZ5kUp…

During asynchronous learning, kids participate in educational activities and complete assignments without live instruction or technology. Student attendance for the day is based on the completion of these assignments. Learn more: bit.ly/49vkUi5.

Hallie Wells community 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

What an amazing way to kick off flag football for MCPS today! ⁦Athletic Director⁩ ⁦Cliff Elgin⁩ ⁦Jeff Sullivan⁩

Looking for fun plans on a half day? Register now! Free food. MCPS Councilmember Kate Stewart (she/her)

MCPS is partnering with Girls with Impact to offer a FREE 10-week Business & Leadership Academy! Students will learn how to build and run a business while gaining skills for success in school and their careers. 📌 Registration closes on Oct. 4: mcpsmd.info/3Tix6wA.