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We want your feedback on updates to the 2026–2027 school calendar. Take the survey today and share your input: ow.ly/iFyG50YLcnq

In this week’s “Things to Know”, get ready for what’s ahead: Preparing for warmer days and spring assessments 2026–27 calendar adjustments +More Read all about it: ow.ly/Ih9e50YKEIf

Congratulations to Everett Davis, director in the Department of Family Engagement, on receiving the 2026 Constantino Family Engagement Practitioner Award 👏 This honor recognizes his work strengthening family, school and community connections and supporting student success.

🔥 Fire Ribbon Spotlight! Today we’re celebrating Shakirah Henry, Gaithersburg MS, for embodying teamwork, collaboration & peer support through the Unleashing Potential Award. #MCPSFutureReady

The latest EdTalk episode, hosted by BOE President Grace Rivera-Oven, brings a powerful conversation with Dr. Rionne Pollard and Karla Silvestre on the impact of women in educational leadership. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=kfynoK…

A brown horse races through a purple sea, its fiery mane flowing wild and free. Painted on brick, the masterpiece calls, inspiring students walking the halls. Can you name the MCPS school it belongs to? #WhereinMCPS

Congratulations to Kaylah Tchoufa of Walt Whitman High School for being voted @SInow's Maryland Girls Basketball Player of the Year for the 2025–26 season. Read more: si.com/high-school/ma…

🎉 Our celebrations of this year's PLTW National Award winners finished recently with a visit to Wheaton High School/@MCPS! There, we celebrated Jeanette Cruz, 🏆 2025-2026 Robert & Patricia Kern Teacher Of The Year 🏆 Here's a look back at the celebration. #teaching #STEM #learning #STEMeducation #PLTW #EdChat

Running for something bigger than the finish line 👟 Superintendent Thomas Taylor brought the community together for the inaugural Superintendent’s Shuffle 5K & Fun Run in support of the MCPS Educational Foundation and its Dine with Dignity Campaign. #MCPS5K

Shout out to @thegivingsquare for allowing our students to become real life philanthropists. Our students presented their check for $1,000 to Open Doors Sports in English, Spanish, and Portuguese! @MCPS @DrJaneEnnis @LearnerDSLI @CSconnect_MCPS @MCPSEspanol

Ilana N. Simhon, principal, Fox Chapel Elementary School

Casey H. Siddons, principal, Rock Terrace School

The Board of Education approved the following administrative appointments on Thursday, April 16: Dr. Renee McCall, chief, Human Resources and Talent Management

Join today’s @mocoboe’s board work session, April 16 at 12 p.m. Watch: ow.ly/tlmI50YKtuu, Xfinity 34/1071 HD, Fios 36, & RCN 89/1058 HD. Agenda: ow.ly/r0qJ50YKtuv

🔥 Fire Ribbon Spotlight! Today we’re celebrating Fernando Giraldo, Neelsville MS, for embodying teamwork, collaboration & peer support through the Unleashing Potential Award. #MCPSFutureReady

The Spring Game Changer Conference brings together young males and their parents for a morning focused on growth, leadership and conversations about success. ✅ April 25 ✅ 8 a.m. to noon ✅ Montgomery College, Germantown Campus Register by April 20: form.jotform.com/260597966212163

Congratulations to our amazing Ms. Bailey for achieving National Board Certification! What a fantastic accomplishment! @MCPS

MCPS Special Education Family Resource Fair Saturday, May 9, 2026 10AM - 1PM Paint Branch High School Website: sites.google.com/mcpsmd.net/se-… Attendance is FREE + Resources for Families + 40+ Organizations + Presentations & Workshops + Activities for Kids + Raffle Prizes + Food Trucks