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Gilchrist Center English Class Registration Opens April 2

The Gilchrist Center is accepting online applications for English classes starting April 2 at 6 pm, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Gilchrist Center· Apr 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Gilchrist Center - Montgomery County, MD — “English class registration opens at 6 pm today!”
Apr 2
Education

CCSS Spring 2026 Child Care Professional Development Newsletter Out

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services releases spring training and workshop opportunities for early childhood educators, April–June 2026.

DHHS· Apr 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “CCSS Professional Development Newsletter: Spring 2026 Opportunities 🌱”
Apr 2
Education

DHHS Opens FY27 EquiCare Subsidy Seats Grant, $2M Available

Licensed child care providers in Montgomery County can apply for FY27 EquiCare grants covering infant/toddler seats; deadline April 24.

DHHS· Apr 1, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April 1, 2026 Grant Announcements: FY27 EquiCare Grant Application Open / FY27 L…”
Apr 1
Education

Sayles Leads Read Across America Week Visits to High-Need Schools

Councilmember Sayles visited nearly ten Montgomery County schools during Read Across America Week to promote student literacy.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Education

MCPS Criticized for Requesting 150 Diesel Buses

MCPS faces backlash after requesting ~150 new diesel buses, contradicting its commitment to an all-electric school bus fleet as of 2025.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
Education

FSN Preschool Readiness Session Set for April 22

MCITP Family Learning Series hosts a virtual session on preparing children for preschool on April 22, 2026, 7–8:30 p.m.

MCFSN· Apr 1, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: April 2026 Vol. I”
Apr 1
Education

Middle Schools Can Enter 'Paint the Plow' Contest by April 10

MCDOT invites public middle schools to register by April 10 to design and name a snowplow, with cash prizes up to $500.

MCDOT· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Middle Schools Invited to Participate in the 'Paint the P…”
Mar 31
Education

MCPL Unveils Hindi Book Collection at Germantown Library April 12

Montgomery County Public Libraries celebrates a new 160-title Hindi-language collection at Germantown Library on April 12, 2–3 PM.

DHHS· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April Caregiver newsletter”
Mar 31
Education

Blake High School Boys Basketball Wins First State Title

Blake High School Boys Basketball Team won the MPSSAA Class 4A Maryland State Championship with a 25–1 record, a first in school history.

Luedtke· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Community and Collaboration”
Mar 31
Education

Head Start Registration Open for Fall 2026

Free pre-K for qualifying low-income families is open now; special registration events in Silver Spring and Gaithersburg this spring.

Community Action Agency· Mar 31, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: March 2026”
Mar 31
Education

Child Care Providers Can Apply for Year-Long IECMH Consultation

Montgomery County's IECMHC program is accepting new applicants for a full-year mental health consultation placement running July 2026–June 2027.

MCCCSS· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Let’s Build a Thriving Year Together — Apply for IECMH Support!”
Mar 31
Education

MCPS Hosts Virtual Fair on High School Regional Programs

A virtual session held March 11 for parents of 3rd–5th graders outlined proposed high school regional programs and academic pathways.

MCPS-MD· Mar 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #282; March 30, 2026”
Mar 30
Education

Two Students Vie for MCPS Student Board Member 2026

Leul Dawit of Northwood High and Reemey Ghermay of Walter Johnson High are candidates for MCPS Student Member of the Board.

MCPS-MD· Mar 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #282; March 30, 2026”
Mar 30
Education

State Grants Support Alternative Teacher Certification for Degree Holders

Governor Moore announced grants for Maryland higher-ed institutions to fund alternative teacher certification, including for displaced federal workers.

Commission for Women· Mar 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest Deadline Approaching!”
Mar 27
Education

MCPS School Year to End June 18 After State Waiver

The Maryland State Board of Education approved a three-day waiver allowing MCPS to end the 2025–26 school year on June 18 instead of June 26.

MCPS· Mar 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest Deadline Approaching!”
Mar 27
Education

MCPS Spring Break Runs March 30 Through April 6

Montgomery County Public Schools students and teachers are off from March 30 to April 6 for spring break 2026.

MCPS· Mar 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest Deadline Approaching!”
Mar 27
Education

Council Hearing April 7: $553K MCPS Disabilities Education Grant

Council considers Supplemental Appropriation #26-63 of $553,497 in federal IDEA Part B grant funds for MCPS.

Montgomery County Council· Mar 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on April 7 and 14, 2026”
Mar 27
Education

FY27 EquiCare Childcare Subsidy Grant Program to Launch April 1

DHHS plans to launch the FY27 EquiCare Subsidy Seats grant in April 2026 to fund infant and toddler childcare seats for families.

OGM· Mar 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 26
Education

EquiCare Grant Opens April 1 for Infant, Toddler Care

Montgomery County's EquiCare Grant application window runs April 1–24, 2026, funding infant and toddler child care seats for lower-income families.

Montgomery County· Mar 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “EquiCare Grant Update: Application Window Opening Soon!”
Mar 26
Education

Joint Committee Briefed on Early Care and Education Workforce

A joint EC, HHS, and ECON Committee meeting on March 26 will cover the local early care and education workforce landscape and compensation recommendations.

MCCouncil· Mar 25, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 26, 2026”
Mar 25
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