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🏃‍♀️ Save the date: April 11! Join the first-ever Superintendent’s Shuffle at Bohrer Park! Sign up on the MCPS Foundation website: mcpsfoundation.org/superintendent…

In this ‘Things to Know’ message, you’ll find information on: - A survey on important changes - Updates to the school calendar - Middle School Summer School Read more: ow.ly/UXhI50YwwRy

🎉 Today for #WomensHistoryMonth, the Montgomery County Commission for Women highlighted Anna Jhon, senior at Walter Johnson High School and VP of Communications for OCA-DC. She is one of the 2026 Women Making History honorees! 👏✨

From shy introductions to new friendships 💫 Poolesville students led, mentored and connected across grade levels during a K-12 Community Day—helping future Falcons feel welcomed, supported and excited for what’s ahead.🌟 Read more about the day: ow.ly/ctC750YwnI3

This school year is flying by ✈️ and our students are doing BIG things along the way. What does “future-ready” look like at your school? Show us. Snap it. Share it. And don’t forget to tag #MCPSFutureReady so we can celebrate the inspiration happening across MCPS. 🌟

✨ The stars of MCPS took the stage at the MCPS Gold Star Gala! ✨ This special two-night event celebrated the outstanding contributions of our MCEA Teachers of the Year and SEIU Support Professionals, whose dedication help make MCPS a place where every student can succeed.

MCPS and MoCo EmpowHER brought together 160 students for the EmpowHERed Leaders’ Summit, a day of networking, leadership growth and powerful stories from student leaders in business, literature and activism. Read more: montgomeryschoolsmd.org/news/mcps-news…

🔥 Fire Ribbon Spotlight! Today we’re celebrating Mario Hernandez, Goshen ES, for embodying teamwork, collaboration & peer support through the Unleashing Potential Award. #MCPSFutureReady

📢 SPEAK UP: Sign-ups open TODAY! 📢 If you want to address the Board of Education at the next meeting on March 26, today is the day to sign up at 6 p.m: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Today, 75+ GMS students met with 4 current UMD students to discuss how they prepared in high school for college and what helped them get accepted. A powerful, student-to-student learning experience. 🎓

East Silver Spring’s Math Night was a “+” for everyone! Nights like this remind us that math isn’t just about numbers, it’s about thinking, exploring, and having fun together! @CSconnect_MCPS @csspecialist77 @MCPS @DrYolandaAllen

So much energy at #RespectFest2026! 💜 We loved seeing our @MCPS students engaged and learning how to build healthy relationships. Huge thanks to everyone who joined us to promote well-being and respect across our community! 💃

Walt Whitman Vikings finish 26-0 and bring home Montgomery County gold 🏆 Kaylah Tchoufa led with 14 points, and the fans showed up to give the team that extra push! 🔥🏀

Seneca Valley students are building more than skills—they’re building futures 👷‍♀️✨ During Women in Construction Week, students connected with industry mentors to explore careers and ask real-world questions. Read more: montgomeryschoolsmd.org/news/mcps-news…

RespectFest 2026 was a hit! Middle and high school students came together to learn about building safer, healthier relationships. 💜 A big congratulations to the Cheryl Kravitz Voice for Respect Award Video Contest winners!

Witness the next wave of student talent 🎨 The Cafritz Foundation Arts Center is transforming into a hub of student innovation until Wednesday, March 25. Head to Montgomery College’s Silver Spring Campus to immerse yourself in a curated collection of fresh perspectives.

“Singing in that space taught me how big the choral world is.” 🎶 Students from Cabin John Middle School and Walter Johnson High School performed at the American Choral Directors Association Eastern Regional Conference in Providence. Read more: ow.ly/X7hK50YvAl0

🎓 Over 900 students attended the Minority Scholars Program Retreat, including Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, who visited workshops and connected with students. 📸 Thanks to her office for sharing these moments! #MCPSFutureReady

🎉 Congratulations to students from these schools for advancing to the state Math, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) finals: Lucy V. Barnsley ES, Roberto W. Clemente MS, Hallie Wells MS, John F. Kennedy HS & Paint Branch HS. Read more: ow.ly/Z68b50YvvPr

🔥 Fire Ribbon Spotlight! Today we’re celebrating Ambler Vargas and Claire Marin, Candlewood ES, for embodying teamwork, collaboration & peer support through the Unleashing Potential Award. #MCPSFutureReady

🎨 Congrats to the 2026 National Art Association Award recipients! Sara Lucas-Dreiss earned the VSA Beverly Levett Gerber Special Ed Lifetime Achievement Award, and Anjali Wells earned the National & Eastern Region Supervision/Administration Art Educator awards.