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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 link
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 links
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 link
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 links
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 links
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 links
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 links
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 links
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 links
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 links
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 links
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 links
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 links
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 link
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Kicking off the summer legislative session”
Jun 17
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 links
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 links
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 link
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 links
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· 0 links
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· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Upcoming town halls on housing and restaurants”
Feb 7
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