Education and Culture Committee hears update on MCPS international admissions, which welcomed 3,000+ newcomers in 2024-25.
MCPS broke ground on Burtonsville Elementary School, the district's first Net Zero energy school, as part of FY25 climate progress.
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.
The Maryland State Pre-K Expansion Grant is projected to be released Jan. 21, 2026, with technical assistance sessions planned for applicants.
MCPS Educational Foundation accepting one scholarship application for awards from $250 to $20,000; deadline is Jan. 20, 2026.
Select MCPS regional library branches reduce Sunday hours to 10 a.m.–6 p.m. or close Sundays starting Jan. 11, 2026.
Montgomery County's Gilchrist Center offers free computer classes this winter, with limited spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.
MCPS broke ground on Burtonsville Elementary School, its first Net Zero energy school, during FY2025.
Montgomery County Child Care Support Services has new professional development classes starting this week, open for registration.
Montgomery County's child care facility loan program closes Letters of Intent Jan. 15 and applications Feb. 15, 2026.
Basics Coordinator Angelica Desoto leads play activities at Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, and Rockville FICs Jan. 6–8.
Montgomery County Child Care Support Services has opened registration for CCSS professional development opportunities for early childhood providers.
Family Support Network hosts a free session on preventing exclusion of young children from childcare and pre-K programs.
Montgomery County Public Libraries' Winter Reading Marathon challenges residents to log 26.2 hours of reading by Feb. 28, 2026.
Montgomery County Public Libraries will reduce the number of branches open on Sundays starting Jan. 11, 2026, to ensure consistent staffing.
Montgomery County Public Libraries begin free daily printing — up to 15 black-and-white or 2 color pages — at all branches except Noyes on Jan. 5.
Gov. Moore announced grants supporting the ACET program to help degree-holders, including displaced federal workers, become teachers.
MCPS students have ten days off, from Dec. 24, 2025, returning to school Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.
Montgomery County Child Care Support Services offers a bilingual virtual session on potty training for families on Jan. 20 at 6 p.m.
Montgomery College is piloting degree apprenticeships with AstraZeneca's Gaithersburg facility, allowing students to earn degrees debt-free while getting paid.