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Northwest High School Students Produce 'Future Ready' Music Video

MCPS students from Northwest High School created an original music video celebrating the Future Ready initiative, featuring Roberto W. Clemente Middle School.

MCPS· Dec 22, 2025· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #277; December 22, 2025”
Dec 22
Education

ECE Facility Loan Program Sets New Application Deadlines

Montgomery County's forgivable/0% interest child care facility loan program sets LOI deadline Jan. 15 and application deadline Feb. 15, 2026.

MCCCSS· Dec 21, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “⚠️New Deadlines for Montgomery County ECE Facility Loan Program”
Dec 21
Education

Maryland Grants Fund Alternative Teacher Certification Program

Gov. Moore announced grants for Maryland colleges to support degree-holders seeking teacher certification through the ACET program.

CFW· Dec 19, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Secure Your Spot at the 2026 Women’s Legislative Briefing”
Dec 19
Education

MCPS Educational Foundation Scholarships Open for Seniors

High school seniors can apply for MCPSEF scholarships ranging from $250 to $20,000 through January 20, 2026.

CFW· Dec 19, 2025· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Secure Your Spot at the 2026 Women’s Legislative Briefing”
Dec 19
Education

MCPS Winter Break Runs Dec. 24 Through Jan. 4

Montgomery County Public Schools students have ten days off beginning December 24, 2025, returning January 5, 2026.

CFW· Dec 19, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Secure Your Spot at the 2026 Women’s Legislative Briefing”
Dec 19
Education

Chamber of Mothers Seeks Maryland Child Care Stories

Maryland Chapter of Chamber of Mothers collecting stories from parents about child care experiences for advocacy use.

Stewart· Dec 17, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Holiday Edition”
Dec 17
Education

Gilchrist Center English Class Registration Opens Dec. 16

The Gilchrist Center is accepting online applications for English classes starting at 6 pm on Dec. 16, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Gilchrist Center· Dec 16, 2025· 1 source
From: Gilchrist Center - Montgomery County, MD — “English class registration opens at 6 pm today!”
Dec 16
Education

MSDE Seeks Comments on Family Child Care Regulation Changes

Maryland State Department of Education proposes adding a nonpublic nursery school component to family child care regulations; comments due Dec. 15.

DHHS· Dec 15, 2025· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM OUR PARTNER AT MSDE”
Dec 15
Education

FSN Webinar: Inclusion in Childcare and Pre-K Settings

Family Support Network hosts a free learning session on inclusion and challenging behaviors in early childhood programs, Jan. 14, 2026.

MCFSN· Dec 15, 2025· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: December 2025 Vol. II”
Dec 15
Education

MCPS Opens Two Hours Late Dec. 15 Due to Ice

MCPS is Code Yellow for Monday, Dec. 15, with a 2-hour delayed opening due to refreezing overnight temperatures.

CUPF· Dec 15, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “CUPF Updates and Announcements |🌨️Weather Update for December 15, 2025🌨️”
Dec 15
Education

Maryland Grants Support Federal Workers Seeking Teaching Careers

Gov. Moore announced grants for Maryland higher-ed institutions to fund alternative teacher certification for degree-holding professionals.

montgomerycountymd· Dec 12, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Secure Your Spot at the 2026 Women’s Legislative Briefing!”
Dec 12
Education

MCPS Winter Break Runs Dec. 24 Through Jan. 4

MCPS students are off December 24, 2025 through January 4, 2026, returning to school Monday, January 5.

MCPS· Dec 12, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Secure Your Spot at the 2026 Women’s Legislative Briefing!”
Dec 12
Education

MSDE Seeks Comments on Family Child Care Rule Changes

Maryland State Dept. of Education proposes adding a nonpublic nursery school component to family child care regulations; comments due Dec. 15.

DHHS· Dec 12, 2025· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM OUR PARTNER AT MSDE”
Dec 12
Education

Jawando Raises Concerns Over SSIMS, Sligo Creek School Closures

Councilmember Jawando criticized the five-week timeline for community input on proposed closure of two Silver Spring schools.

Jawando· Dec 11, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Statement from Councilmember Will Jawando, Chair of the Education and Culture Co…”
Dec 11
Education

MCPL Branches to Offer Free Daily Printing Starting Jan. 5

All Montgomery County Public Library branches except Noyes Library will offer up to 15 free B&W or 2 color pages daily starting Jan. 5, 2026.

MCPL· Dec 11, 2025· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Public Libraries to Offer Free Printing and Copying Starting M…”
Dec 11
Education

ECON and EC Committees Discuss MCPS Career Readiness Programs

The Economic Development and Education & Culture committees held a joint Dec. 8 session on MCPS career readiness and workforce development.

Balcombe· Dec 10, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 10, 2025”
Dec 10
Education

MCPS Winter Coat Drive Collects Children's Gear in Rockville

MCPS is collecting children's winter coats, boots, and accessories at 4910 Macon Road, Room 141, Rockville.

Balcombe· Dec 10, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 10, 2025”
Dec 10
Education

MCPS Eyes Crown High School as Holding Facility

MCPS is considering using Crown High School as a holding school rather than opening it as an independent facility, amid ongoing boundary studies.

Balcombe· Dec 3, 2025· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 3, 2025”
Dec 3
Education

MCPS Alternative Education Relocation Prompts Community Walk with Police

After a July 10 community meeting on moving the Alternative Education Program to North Lake Center, MCPS and MCPD will co-host a community walk.

Fani-González· Jul 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Another step to confront the housing crisis”
Jul 23
Education

Info Session on MCPS Alternative Education Program Set for July 10

A July 10 community session at Flower Valley Elementary will cover MCPS' Alternative Education Program for struggling students.

Fani-González· Jun 17, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Kicking off the summer legislative session”
Jun 17
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