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MCPS Students Can Apply for MCPSEF Scholarships

MCPS students pursuing post-secondary education or training are encouraged to apply for MCPSEF Student Scholarships & Awards.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
Jan 16
Education

Head Start and Preschool Registration Open for 2025-2026

Montgomery County Head Start and preschool program registration is open for the 2025–2026 school year.

DHHS· Jan 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: January 2026 Vol. II”
Jan 15
Education

Montgomery College Spring Horticulture Classes Begin Jan. 26

Montgomery College's Environmental Horticulture Program opens spring semester Jan. 26, covering plant sciences, landscape design, arboriculture, and more.

DEP· Jan 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “RainScapes Training for Landscape Contractors on January 28th – A few spaces sti…”
Jan 14
Education

Junior Achievement Finance Park Opens Agricultural Storefront

A new agricultural storefront opened at the Junior Achievement Finance Park at Thomas Edison High School for Technology in Montgomery County.

Balcombe· Jan 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 14, 2026”
Jan 14
Education

MCITP Family Session Tackles Childcare Exclusion Jan. 14

Family Support Network hosts free webinar on inclusion in childcare and pre-K settings for MCITP families, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m.

DHHS· Jan 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Don't Forget to Join Us -Tomorrow at 7:00 pm!”
Jan 13
Education

County Libraries Lend Thermal Cameras for Home Energy Audits

Montgomery County Public Library branches lend thermal cameras that attach to smartphones to help residents detect home energy loss.

DEP· Jan 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “🤷🏽‍♀️ Find out about our new 6/7 trend...we promise you will like it!”
Jan 13
Education

Free Tax Seminar for Family Child Care Providers Jan. 31

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services hosts a free half-day tax seminar for family child care businesses in Silver Spring on Jan. 31.

MCCCSS· Jan 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “🏦💵Ready for Tax Season? Join Our Free Seminar – Jan. 31”
Jan 13
Education

CCSS 2026 Leadership Symposium Set for Silver Spring

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services hosts its 2026 Leadership Symposium on May 12 at the Silver Spring Civic Building.

DHHS· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Save the Date: CCSS 2026 Leadership Symposium”
Jan 12
Education

EC Committee Reviews MCPS Antiracist Audit Action Plan Progress

Education and Culture Committee receives implementation update on the MCPS Antiracist Audit Action Plan amid new strategic plan development.

MCCouncil· Jan 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on Jan. 12, 2026”
Jan 9
Education

EC Committee Reviews MCPS International Enrollment Jan. 12

Education and Culture Committee hears update on MCPS international admissions, which welcomed 3,000+ newcomers in 2024-25.

MCCouncil· Jan 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on Jan. 12, 2026”
Jan 9
Education

MCPS Begins Construction of First Net Zero School in Burtonsville

MCPS broke ground on Burtonsville Elementary School, the district's first Net Zero energy school, as part of FY25 climate progress.

mc_climate· Jan 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Looking Forward to 2026”
Jan 9
Education

PEP Offers Free Online Winter Parenting Program for MCPS Families

PEP's free online winter program for MCPS parents and caregivers begins the first week of February 2026, focusing on children's learning and mental health.

LHI· Jan 8, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - January 8th”
Jan 8
Education

Maryland Pre-K Expansion Grant Release Set for Jan. 21

The Maryland State Pre-K Expansion Grant is projected to be released Jan. 21, 2026, with technical assistance sessions planned for applicants.

DHHS· Jan 7, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MESSAGE FROM OUR PARTNER AT MSDE”
Jan 7
Education

MCPS Foundation Scholarships Open for Seniors, Deadline Jan. 20

MCPS Educational Foundation accepting one scholarship application for awards from $250 to $20,000; deadline is Jan. 20, 2026.

Luedtke· Jan 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Kicking Off 2026...”
Jan 7
Education

Some Montgomery County Library Branches Cut Sunday Hours

Select MCPS regional library branches reduce Sunday hours to 10 a.m.–6 p.m. or close Sundays starting Jan. 11, 2026.

Luedtke· Jan 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Kicking Off 2026...”
Jan 7
Education

Free Winter 2026 Computer Classes Open for Applications

Montgomery County's Gilchrist Center offers free computer classes this winter, with limited spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Gilchrist Center· Jan 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Gilchrist Center - Montgomery County, MD — “Apply for Free Computer Classes now! Limited Space Available”
Jan 6
Education

Burtonsville Elementary to Be MCPS First Net Zero School

MCPS broke ground on Burtonsville Elementary School, its first Net Zero energy school, during FY2025.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Acti…”
Jan 6
Education

CCSS Child Care Professional Development Classes Open for Registration

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services has new professional development classes starting this week, open for registration.

DHHS· Jan 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “CCSS Professional Development Available for Registration”
Jan 6
Education

ECE Facility Loan Program Sets New Application Deadlines

Montgomery County's child care facility loan program closes Letters of Intent Jan. 15 and applications Feb. 15, 2026.

MCCCSS· Jan 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “⚠️New Deadlines for Montgomery County ECE Facility Loan Program”
Jan 5
Education

Basics Insight Coordinator Visits Three FIC Sites in January

Basics Coordinator Angelica Desoto leads play activities at Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, and Rockville FICs Jan. 6–8.

MCFIC· Jan 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link / Enlace de Aprendizaje”
Jan 4
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