The Falcon News

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Monifa B. McKnight is recommending a $3.3 billion Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025. It continues the district's focus on preparing all students to thrive in their futures.

The funding will maintain key investments that support Board of Education priorities to advance student achievement in math and literacy, agreed employee association agreements providing at least a 3% salary increase next year supporting recruitment and retention, and investments to support school safety and enhance communication between schools and families. Read more

cold and flu season is in full swing! We have seen increasing staff and student absences in our schools from multiple illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza, strep throat, hand, foot and mouth disease and other common infections.

Local hospitals have also been busy caring for patients with respiratory illnesses, especially those more susceptible to severe disease. This includes young infants and children, older adults and individuals with certain medical conditions. Read full message.

MCPS has six operational status options, which are reported by easy-to-understand, color-coded messages on the main page of the MCPS website, and this information is linked to each school website. Read more.

Students are encouraged to turn in all SSL Activity Verification Forms for service completed during the summer of 2023 to their SSL coordinator by the recommended due date of January 5, 2023.

MCPS is also working with the Montgomery County Volunteer Center (MCVC) to promote service opportunities and acts of kindness for others during the MLK Week of Service (January 13-21, 2024). Visit the MCVC website for a list of multiple opportunities and visit the MCPS website for more information on opportunities and deadlines.