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Education

Clarksburg Library Project Kept on Track in FY25-30 CIP

The amended FY25-30 Capital Improvements Program retains funding to keep the Clarksburg Library project on schedule.

Balcombe· May 21, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Budget) Message from Marilyn: Thursday, May 22, 2025”
May 21
Education

MCPS Funded at 99.8% of Request, $210M Above MOE

FY26 budget funds MCPS at 99.8% of its request, $210 million above the minimum maintenance of effort level.

Fani-González· May 15, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “We have a budget”
May 15
Education

MCPS Boundary Study Targets Crown, Damascus High Schools

MCPS is in phase one of a boundary study affecting middle and high school students in District 2 near Crown and Damascus high schools.

Balcombe· Apr 30, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, April 30, 2025”
Apr 30
Education

MCPS Launches Boundary Study for Three High Schools

MCPS is in Phase 2 of a boundary study tied to Crown, Damascus, and Woodward High School changes set for 2027-28.

Balcombe· Mar 26, 2025· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 26, 2025”
Mar 26
Education

MCPS Requests $5M in FY2026 for Sustainability Initiatives

MCPS Board of Education is requesting $5 million in FY2026 capital funding to support county school sustainability efforts.

Fani-González· Feb 7, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Upcoming town halls on housing and restaurants”
Feb 7
Education

FY2026 Budget Seeks $5M for Northwood HS Stadium Upgrade

MCPS FY2026 request includes $5M for stadium amenity upgrades at Northwood High School, with project completion targeted for August 2027.

Fani-González· Feb 7, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Upcoming town halls on housing and restaurants”
Feb 7
Education

MCPS Reaffirms Immigration Status Privacy for Students

Montgomery County Public Schools will not require families to share immigration status and has a dedicated immigration support webpage.

Balcombe· Feb 6, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Thursday, February 6, 2025”
Feb 6
Education

Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center Offers Free Computer Classes

The Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center is offering free online and in-person basic computer skills classes with limited space available.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Education

Students Get Fire & Rescue Experience at Wheaton Squad Jan. 18

Middle and high schoolers can earn SSL hours at a Jan. 18 fire and rescue engagement event at Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad.

Fani-González· Jan 13, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Council back in session”
Jan 13
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