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Education

ABS Sponsors Student Contests Promoting Alcohol-Free Prom Season

Montgomery County ABS and KIS Coalition are holding essay and video contests for students to promote sober prom celebrations; deadline March 31.

ABS· Feb 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Servicio de Bebidas Alcohólicas del Condado de Montgomery anuncia concursos e…”
Feb 26
Education

Jawando Hosts Three FY2027 Education Budget Forums

Councilmember Jawando will hold three public forums on FY2027 MCPS and Montgomery College budget recommendations in Feb. and March 2026.

Jawando· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Councilmember Jawando to Host Three Education Budget Forums”
Feb 25
Education

WPA School-Age Waitlist Cleared, New Applicants Welcome

Montgomery County's Working Parents Assistance Program has cleared its school-age waitlist and opened applications to State CCSS waitlisted families.

MCCCSS· Feb 24, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Exciting Updates to Our Working Parents Assistance Program”
Feb 24
Education

MCPS Closed Feb. 23; Recreation Programs Canceled

Montgomery County Public Schools closed Feb. 23 due to weather; all scheduled Recreation programs, classes, and activities are canceled.

PIO· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Government Will Be Open Monday, Feb. 23, with Optional Liberal…”
Feb 23
Education

MCPS Opens Two Hours Late February 23 Due to Snow

Montgomery County Public Schools announced a two-hour delay for Monday, Feb. 23; further updates possible by 5 a.m. that morning.

Friedson· Feb 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “February Winter Storm Update”
Feb 22
Education

SAO Truancy Prevention Program Seeks Volunteers After Fall Graduation

104 students graduated from the fall semester of SAO's Truancy Prevention Program, which now serves 24 middle and 4 high schools.

SAO· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Updates from the State's Attorney's Office”
Feb 20
Education

Governor Moore Announces Grants for Teacher Alternative Certification

New Maryland grants support the ACET program, helping displaced or retiring federal employees and degree-holders enter teaching careers.

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Education

MCPS Superintendent Recommends Boundary Changes for Two High Schools

Superintendent Taylor recommended modified Option B for Woodward and modified Option H for Wootton relocation to Crown Farm; board votes March 26.

MCPS· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Education

EC Committee Reviews $2.79B MCPS Capital Improvements Program

The Education & Culture Committee holds its second review of the FY27-32 MCPS CIP, including a package of non-recommended reductions.

MCCouncil· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Feb. 23, 2026”
Feb 20
Education

EC Committee Reviews $445M Montgomery College CIP

EC Committee examines the County Executive's recommended $445.3M FY27-32 CIP for Montgomery College, a $34.9M increase over the prior plan.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Education

Black History Month Documentary Spotlights Scotland Community in Potomac

MCPS PEG channel airs 'Echoes of the Ancestors,' a documentary on Montgomery County's historically Black Scotland community.

MCPS-MD· Feb 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #279; February 17, 2026”
Feb 17
Education

Virtual Session on Trauma & Brain Development Set for March 17

Montgomery County Early Childhood Services hosts a virtual session on trauma and brain development for caregivers on March 17 at 6:00 PM.

MCFIC· Feb 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Family Learning Series-Register Today!/ Serie de aprendizaje familiar: ¡Ins…”
Feb 16
Education

Family Learning Session on Toddler Sleep Scheduled for March 11

Early Childhood Services hosts a virtual session on understanding toddler sleep patterns on March 11 at 7:00 PM.

MCFIC· Feb 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Family Learning Series-Register Today!/ Serie de aprendizaje familiar: ¡Ins…”
Feb 16
Education

Virtual Session: Early Language & Literacy Skills Ages 0-5

Montgomery County Early Childhood Services hosts a free virtual session on language and literacy development for children ages 0-5.

MCFIC· Feb 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Family Learning Series-Register Today!/ Serie de aprendizaje familiar: ¡Ins…”
Feb 16
Education

State Grants Fund New Teacher Certification Path for Federal Workers

Gov. Moore announced grants for Maryland colleges to help displaced or retiring federal employees enter teaching through the ACET program.

Montgomery County· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Look Before You Book: Protecting Our Community from Human Trafficking”
Feb 13
Education

Superintendent Proposes Boundary Changes for Woodward, Wootton High Schools

MCPS Superintendent Taylor recommends reopening Woodward HS and relocating Wootton HS to Crown Farm; Board votes March 26.

Montgomery County· Feb 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Look Before You Book: Protecting Our Community from Human Trafficking”
Feb 13
Education

MCPS to Make Up Four Snow Days; School Year Extends to June 18

MCPS will convert two non-instructional days to school days; the new last day of school is June 18, an early release day.

Montgomery County· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Look Before You Book: Protecting Our Community from Human Trafficking”
Feb 13
Education

ELEVATE Podcast Episode 6 Covers Early Brain Development

Child Care Support Services releases Episode 6 of the ELEVATE Podcast on early brain development for families and educators.

DHHS· Feb 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “🎙️ New Episode Now Live: Building Healthy Brains”
Feb 10
Education

Friedson Criticizes MCPS Boundary Study School Closure Proposal

Councilmember Friedson says abruptly adding a high school closure to an ongoing boundary study undermines family trust and community partnerships.

Friedson· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Councilmember Andrew Friedson’s Statement on the Superintendent’s Boundary Study…”
Feb 9
Education

FY27 EquiCare Subsidy Seats Childcare Grant Coming February 2026

FY27 EquiCare Subsidy Seats Grant Program for infant/toddler childcare providers anticipated to launch February 2026.

DHHS· Feb 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “2 New Grant Programs & Nonprofit Accelerator Seeking Applicants! - February …”
Feb 6
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