Ryan T. Graves

Montgomery County Public Schools will close at the regularly scheduled time today, Friday, Jan.3. All after-school and evening school and community activities in school buildings are canceled. Daycare programs in school buildings will remain open as scheduled.

We had an amazing Science assembly this morning with @ericenergyshow

FYI for MCPS families and staff: Schools will be closed on Monday for grading and end-of-term planning. Schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday for General Election Day.

Congrats to three MCPS schools for being recognized among the top schools in Maryland by Niche, a national school and college search platform 👏👏 Find out which schools made the list: mcpsmd.info/48uGyDw.

In this week’s "Things to Know" message, you’ll find information on: MCPS schools excelling in Niche rankings The 36th annual cheerleading competition Dates to learn more about the operating budget for fiscal year 2026 And more Read all about it: mcpsmd.info/40r6aPq

The Carderock PTA Book Fair dance party was a ton of fun! Our Cubs had a blast!

FYI MCPS staff and families.

Now that Remind has been implemented in all schools this year, teachers, students, and parents can stay connected throughout the year. Parents can watch this quick YouTube tutorial to learn how to use the messaging platform: mcpsmd.info/3ZmxP3K.

Such a great Back to School Picnic tonight! We gathered, enjoyed great food, and danced our way into the weekend! Go Cubs! 🐾🐯🔶🔷

What a great event and a great turn out! Thank you to my Carderock Community for making my first Back to School Night a memorable one. Go Cubs! 🔶🔷🐯🐾

Happy first week of school to all @mcps students & parents! Had the pleasure of joining @ThomasTaylorEdD and @JulieYangMoCo to visit some schools in D1 (including my Alma mater), and see their daily operations firsthand. Thanks for the hospitality and have a great school year!

Thank you @ThomasTaylorEdD, @JulieYangMoCo, and MC Council President, Andrew Friedson for taking the time to visit our @CarderockCubs this morning! Go Cubs. 🔶🔷🐾🐯

Day 1 Pre-Service was a success! Wait until you see what we’re cooking up this year at Carderock Springs! 🐾🐯

Such a great turnout tonight at Carderock Springs Elementary School for “Popsicles with the Principal (and ASA)”. Thank you, Carderock Cubs!

Hey Cubs! Come meet Mr. Cairns (our new ASA) and I at Carderock Springs next week for Popsicles with the Principal. Can’t wait to see you there!

Come join Mr. Cairns (our new ASA) and I at Carderock Springs next week for Popsicles with the Principal.

I had a great first day as a Carderock Cub! 🐯🐾

Ryan T. Graves, principal, Carderock Springs Elementary School

Registration will open Mon 5/20 @12pm, in ParentVue, for all sport conditioning. Students must be registered, have a valid physical & an approved email from Ms. Grubb to be able to participate in summer workouts which can begin on 5/28. Do not wait to register! @MrCarothersPHS