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MCPS schools and offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 28, due to a widespread power outage and its impact on safety and school operations.
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All MCPS Schools are CLOSED Tuesday (Feb. 17). School & community activities in schools canceled. A decision about admin. offices to come.
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All MCPS schools will be closed starting March 16, 2020 until March 27, 2020. This decision was made by Governor Larry Hogan and Dr. Karen Salmon today, March 12, in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Additional information will be posted at .
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IMPORTANT: Montgomery County Public Schools and offices will be closed Wed., February 20, 2019 due to pending emergency weather conditions. All school and community activities in school buildings also are canceled. All childcare centers located in school buildings will be closed.
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All MCPS Schools are CLOSED on Friday, March 6. Administrative offices will open two hours late.
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Montgomery County Public Schools are closed tomorrow (1/14/19) due to emergency weather conditions. All school and community activities in school buildings also are canceled. Administrative offices will open on a two-hour delay. More information at
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All MCPS schools will open TWO HOURS LATE on Friday, Feb. 20. Buses operate on 2-hour delayed schedule. Administrative offices open on time.
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All MCPS schools and offices are CLOSED Monday, March 3.
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MCPS Schools are now CLOSED due to emergency weather conditions.
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Montgomery County Public Schools are closed today (January 4, 2018) due to emergency weather conditions. All school-sponsored and community-use activities in school buildings are canceled. Administrative offices will open two hours late.
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MCPS schools are now closed today (January 30, 2019) due to current travel conditions in some portions of the county and anticipated emergency weather conditions this afternoon. Administrative offices remain on a two-hour delay. Details at
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MCPS Schools are CLOSED on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Administrative offices will open two hours late. Day cares in schools may open at 9 a.m.
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MCPS Schools are NOW CLOSED Today. Administrative offices open two hours late.
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MCPS Schools Closed Tomorrow (Jan. 27), Administrative Offices Will Open Two Hours Late. More details at
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All MCPS schools are CLOSED today (March 2); Administrative offices open two hours late.
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All MCPS schools are CLOSED on Tuesday, March 4. Offices open on time. Day cares in schools may open on time but check with your provider.
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. @MCPS Schools Closed Thursday, January 28; Administrative Offices Open On Time. More information at
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URGENT UPDATE: Based on an updated forecast with worsening weather conditions, MCPS schools are now CLOSED. All school and community activities in school buildings also are canceled. All administrative offices are open.
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All MCPS Schools are CLOSED on Thursday, February 13. A decision about administrative offices will be made later.
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Montgomery County Public Schools are closed March 14, 2017 due to emergency weather conditions. More information at .
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. @MCPS Schools Closed Today (Feb 16); Administrative Offices Opening Three Hours Late. More information at
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MCPS schools are closed Wednesday March 21, 2018 due to emergency weather conditions. All school and community activities in school buildings also are canceled. All administrative offices are open. Details at
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MCPS schools and offices will open two hours late on January 30, 2019 due to emergency weather conditions. If closure is needed, an announcement will be made by 7 a.m. Details at
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IMPORTANT: MCPS will open two hours late on Jan. 31, 2019 due to forecasted subzero wind chills. If closure is needed, an announcement will be made by 7 a.m. Administrative offices will open on time. Details at:
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IMPORTANT: Montgomery County Public Schools will open two hours late Thursday, February 21, 2019 due to emergency weather conditions. Administrative offices will open on time. Bus service will be provided on a two-hour-delayed schedule. More details at
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MCPS Schools Closed Friday, January 29; Administrative Offices Open On Time. Free Lunch will be served at 12 sites.
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All @MCPS schools are CLOSED on Friday, Feb. 14. A decision whether to open administrative offices will be made later.
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Urgent Update: Due to unsafe road conditions affecting school transportation, Montgomery County Public Schools is now closing schools today, January 17, 2018. Administrative offices are open on time. Day care programs in school buildings may remain open as scheduled.
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Montgomery County Public Schools will open two hours late on Tuesday, January 9, due to emergency weather conditions. More details on our website at
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IMPORTANT: MCPS will close early today (February 1, 2019) due to emergency weather conditions. Schools will dismiss students two and one-half hours earlier than the regular closing time. Administrative offices will remain open. More details at
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All MCPS schools and offices are CLOSED Thursday (3/5).
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URGENT UPDATE: Based on worsening weather conditions and a forecast for freezing rain, MCPS schools are now closed today (Dec. 16, 2019). All school and community activities in school buildings also are canceled. All administrative offices are open. Info:
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Montgomery County Public Schools will close early today (Jan. 8) due to emergency weather conditions. Schools will dismiss students two and one-half hours earlier than the regular closing time. details at
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MCPS schools will open two hours late tomorrow (January 15, 2019) due to emergency weather conditions. If closure is needed, an announcement will be made by 7 a.m. Administrative offices will open on time. visit for details
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All MCPS Schools are CLOSED on Wed. Jan. 22. Administrative offices open three hours late.
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All MCPS Schools and Offices are CLOSED today (3/17) due to emergency weather conditions.
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Montgomery County Public Schools and all administrative offices are closed today (March 2, 2018) due to emergency weather conditions. All school and community activities in school buildings are canceled.
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. @MCPS Schools Closed January 25 & 26; Administrative Offices Closed January 25. More information at
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Update: MCPS schools are now closed today (Feb. 7) due to emergency weather conditions. Administrative offices remain on a two-hour delay. Details at
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IMPORTANT: MCPS will close early today (Jan. 7, 2020) in anticipation of emergency weather conditions. Schools will dismiss students two and one-half hours earlier than the regular closing time. Administrative offices will remain open. More info:
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MCPS will be CLOSED, Monday, Jan. 3, due to expected severe weather conditions. All school & community activities in school buildings also are canceled. All school administrative offices & central offices will open on a two-hour delay. More:
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MCPS is closely monitoring the weather forecast of this afternoon's anticipated inclement weather. We will make any decision regarding an early dismissal by approximately 10:30 a.m.
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MCPS will be open tomorrow, Monday, March 9 and operating on a normal schedule. We are aware of fake posts circulating on social media suggesting that schools will be closed due to the coronavirus. This is false. More information:
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Gov. Larry Hogan and State Superintendent of Schools Karen Salmon announced today that they are extending the closure of all Maryland public schools until April 24. All MCPS school buildings will be closed during this time. Visit for more information.
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Congratulations to Nick Asante, a junior from Richard Montgomery High School, who has been elected the Student Member of the Board for the 2020-2021 school year! His term begins July 1, 2020.
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MCPS has established 20 locations where children up to 18 years old can receive a nutritious meal, starting March 16. No appointment is necessary.
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Montgomery County Public Schools will open two hours late tomorrow (Jan 5, 2018) due to emergency weather conditions. Bus service will be provided on a two-hour-delayed schedule. More info:
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All MCPS schools will open TWO HOURS LATE Monday (Feb. 23). Bus service on a two-hour delayed schedule. Admin offices open on time.
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MCPS is monitoring the situation concerning the large power outage in many areas of the county. Any message about impacts to school operations will come later as more information becomes available.
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IMPORTANT UPDATE: Based on the most updated weather forecast, MCPS will close early today (1/29/2019) in anticipation of emergency weather conditions. Administrative offices will remain open as scheduled. Details at
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Montgomery County public schools will open 2 hours late 3/15/2017. Administrative offices will open on time. More:
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Montgomery County Public Schools will be CLOSED, Tuesday, Jan. 4, due to the ongoing work to remove ice and snow and ensure schools are safe for students and staff. All school and community activities in school buildings also are canceled.
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MCPS will continue to assess the impact of the power outage on school system operations. We will have an announcement later this evening
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We have an important update for our community. MCPS will provide virtual-only learning for the first semester. Please read this update for more information:
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Montgomery County Public Schools will open two hours late today due to weather conditions. Buses will operate on a 2-hour delayed schedule.
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The results are in! Congratulations to Ananya Tadikonda, a junior at Richard Montgomery HS, who has been elected as the next Student Member of the @mocoboe . Her term will begin July 1.
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MCPS Schools to open two hours late on Thursday, Jan. 23. Administrative offices open on time.
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All MCPS Schools are CLOSED today (Feb. 5). Administrative offices open two hours late.
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IMPORTANT: Montgomery County Public Schools will open two hours late today, Feb. 11, 2019 due to emergency weather conditions in some portions of the county. Administrative offices will open on time. More details at .
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Our hearts ache for the students, staff and families of Santa Fe High School. School systems around the country are committed to safety, but we can’t do it alone. Federal and state officials must act now to help us keep our schools safe and prevent another tragedy. ~ JRS
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MCPS schools are CLOSED today (12/9). Administrative offices open at 11 a.m.
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Gov. Larry Hogan and State Superintendent of Schools Karen Salmon announced on April 17 that Maryland public schools will be closed until May 15. Additional information will be sent to the MCPS community about plans for the continuation of online learning in the coming days.
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Many factors went into this decision. We're especially concerned about students who will be outside waiting for buses and walking to school. Learn more about how weather decisions are made:
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IMPORTANT: MCPS will open two hours late on Jan. 31, 2019 due to forecasted subzero wind chills. If closure is needed, an announcement will be made by 7 a.m. Administrative offices will open on time. Details at:
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Montgomery County Public Schools will be closed, and offices will open two late for Tuesday, Jan.16. 11-12 month employees may telework; school and community activities are canceled, including athletic practices and events. Childcare programs in schools may operate 2 hours late
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MCPS schools and offices will at least open two hours late today. We'll monitor conditions & determine if it is necessary to close by 7 a.m.
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All MCPS schools will open 2 hours late today (Wed. Jan 7). Buses operate on a 2-hour delayed schedule.
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One of our @RosemontElem students had a surprise visitor today! It was his dad, who had been deployed since January.
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MCPS schools will open two hours late on Thursday, March 22, 2018, due to emergency weather conditions. Administrative offices will open on time. Details here
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Inclement Weather Update: Schools will be closed today Wed. Jan. 17 due to dangerous conditions and persistent difficulties in ice removal. Offices will open two hours late and eligible 11- and 12-month employees may telework.
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Congratulations to @NateTinbite , who was sworn in as the 42nd student member of @mocoboe this evening!
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The young look to us- let us always be models of decency toward others. My thoughts & prayers are with the children of #Charlottesville ~JRS
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All MCPS schools will be closed starting March 16 until March 27. Please read this important community message, which will be available in multiple languages shortly:
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Dr. Monifa B. McKnight has been named permanent superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools. @mocoboe made history this morning by voting in the first woman & second African-American to lead MCPS. Please join us in congratulating Dr. McKnight!
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Board approves Superintendent's recommendation. Moves HS and MS 20 minutes later; ES 10 minutes later. Starts 2015/16 http://t.co/aGkVs8rH4p
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We are continuing to evaluate conditions and will announce any change to school operations by 5 am Monday.
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An important part of slowing the spread of COVID-19 is social distancing. We know students want to connect with friends, but social gatherings have the potential to increase the spread of COVID-19. We ask everyone to follow guidance provided by the CDC and other health officials.
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. @MCPS Schools Closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; Administrative Offices Closing at Noon on Friday. Details at
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Montgomery Blair High School social studies teacher Kenneth Smith will teach a hip hop history and culture course at the school beginning in the fall of 2019. The class is the first of its kind in the county. @blairprincipal
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MCPS schools and administrative offices are closed today (Dec. 10)
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Thank you to the many community members who have offered to volunteer and donate food and resources to support our students. We appreciate your kindness and generosity. Should there be opportunities to volunteer in the coming days, we will share that information widely.
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Montgomery County Public Schools, including the MCPS Virtual Academy, will open two hours late Thurs, Dec. 15 due to anticipated emergency weather conditions. Bus service will be provided on a two-hour-delayed schedule.
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Montgomery County Public Schools are closed Thursday, Jan. 20 due to severe weather conditions. School and Central administrative offices will open two hours late. Childcare programs in school buildings may open by 9:00 a.m.
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Congratulations to Sligo Middle School World Studies content specialist Inge Chichester, the 2020-2021 MCPS Teacher of the Year!
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State Superintendent Karen Salmon announced today, May 6, 2020, that all Maryland public schools are to remain closed for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year:
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All MCPS schools and offices will open two hours late today (1/12/15). Buses will run on a 2 hour delayed schedule.
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MCPS Schools are CODE BLUE for Tuesday, Jan. 9--All schools closing 2.5 hours early.
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Vickie Owen, MCPS’ most senior bus operator, has driven special education students since 1975. She has driven over 2,500 students during her career! She believes that safety and making connections with students are the most important parts of her job.
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MCPS is providing laptops to students with a need to ensure they can access instruction from home. Distribution begins today, March 26. Learn more:
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UPDATE: All schools and offices remain closed today, Nov. 28. As of 4 a.m. power is mostly restored. All childcare programs are canceled.
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. @LockheedMartin has donated $25,000 for the purchase of mobile Wi-Fi hotspot devices that will be loaned to our students so they can engage in online learning while schools are closed during the #COVID19 crisis. Thank you for your support!
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(1/2) Montgomery County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, Jan. 19. When the school system is closed, all schools, administrative offices and community activities are canceled, including athletic practices and events. Private childcare programs are also canceled.
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Congratulations to Johnathan Dunn, choral teacher at Sherwood High School, who has been named the 2022-2023 MCPS Teacher of the Year!
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I am devastated by the shooting that took place yesterday at Great Mills High School in St. Mary’s County. These horrific acts must stop and we must do better for our children. ~JRS
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Starting tomorrow, March 16, we will offer grab-and-go meals for children up to 18 years old at 20 locations throughout the county from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. No appointment is necessary.
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. @MCPS will make an announcement regarding school operating status for Tuesday, February 16 at 5am Tuesday morning.
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Montgomery County Public Schools are CLOSED, Friday, Jan. 7, due to severe weather conditions. All school and community activities in school buildings also are canceled. All administrative offices will open on a two-hour delay. Childcare programs in school buildings are closed.
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All MCPS schools opening two hours late today (Jan. 14). Buses run on a 2-hour delayed schedule. Admin office open on time.
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MCPS will open two hours late today (Jan 30). Administrative offices will open on time. We will reevaluate this decision by 7:00 a.m. to determine if closure of schools is necessary. More information at
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Happy #MCPS1stDay ! We know the start of this year looks different than in the past. But, working together, we will ensure this will be a successful school year.
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MCPS will open two hours late today (Feb. 5.) due to icy roadways. We will reevaluate this decision by 7:00 a.m. to determine if closure of schools is necessary. Details at
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