To view the flyer click HERE.

Interim progress reports are generated four times a year at the mid-point of each marking period, on the following dates: Oct. 3, Dec. 19, March 6, 2026, May 12, 2026 (for high school seniors) and May 22, 2026 (all other students). These reports are available for parents/caregivers to see in  ParentVue.  Here are the step-by-step directions for accessing these reports on ParentVue.

Report cards are sent home via backpack with all students for the first three marking periods. The final report card of the year is mailed to students’ homes. 

Report cards are mailed home for families who do not have a ParentVue account.

As we head into the final stretch of the school year, students have been engaging with practice questions during class to become familiar with the format and tools used on the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP). These end-of-year assessments measure what students know, understand, and can do after a full year of learning.

State testing will begin April 28 and continue through May, giving students more time to learn before testing starts. As test days approach, remember that small routines can make a big difference in helping students feel confident and prepared.

• Ensure your child gets a good night’s sleep before each testing day.

• Provide a healthy breakfast.

• Help your child arrive at school on time and ready to begin.

• Encourage a positive mindset — remind your child to try their best and use the strategies they’ve learned.

Here are helpful one-page information sheets that remind students what they need to know to test successfully.

Families will hear directly from their school with specific schedules and updates.

Let’s finish the year strong — together.

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All students now have access to free tutoring and 24/7 Homework Help to support success in their current courses/grade level, through two new approved tutoring providers, FEV Tutor and Tutor Me Education. As part of comprehensive strategies to mitigate learning disruption associated with the pandemic, all students will have access to these virtual tutoring services through their MCPS Google Account, using Clever. More information can be found here: 

Students- To access this tutoring, at any time, just follow these steps:

• • Sign in to the Clever portal by navigating your web browser to https://clever.com/in/mcpsmd 

  • Log in to the MCPS Clever portal. a. 

    • Students | If prompted, choose Log in with Google  

  • Select the Tutoring Partner app to access the program resources  

Montgomery County Public Libraries offers free online tutoring resources.

Brainfuse HelpNow offers live online tutoring, homework help, test prep, and writing assistance for customers of all ages. Available every day from 2:00 pm-11:00 pm EDT.

Here are the details regarding the service:

Services Offered: Live online tutoring, homework help, writing assistance, and specialized test prep.

Availability: Live tutoring is available daily from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. EDT.

Requirements: You need a valid MCPL library card to access the services.

Welcome to Pride In The Plaza — Montgomery County's annual celebration of diverse LGBTQIA+ communities! Join us on Sunday, June 28th, 2026, 12 PM at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring for a day filled with fun and festivities. Pride In The Plaza is a space where everyone can come together to celebrate love, and living as our most authentic selves! The Festival is located at Veterans Plaza: 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD 20910. So mark your calendars and join us for this exciting event!

For more information, please visit the following website: https://liveinyourtruth.org/pride-in-the-plaza 

Make plans to attend the Special Education Family Resource Fair coming up from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at Paint Branch High School. This free event will connect families, educators, and community organizations with resources and information to support individuals with special needs. Attendees can gather information, ask questions, and network with professionals and other families facing similar challenges. 

Event Website: https://sites.google.com/mcpsmd.net/se-resource-fair 

We’d love to invite you to partner with us for our annual STEAM Night on Thursday, May 7th, from 6:00–7:30 PM. This EXPO-style event brings students and the community together to explore hands-on STEM activities and spark curiosity.

As a volunteer/presenter, you can represent your company, share research, or host an interactive activity. You’ll have a 6–12 ft space to set up displays, hand out materials, promote programs, or engage students—how you use it is up to you.

Last year, over 300 attendees joined us for student projects, activities, food trucks, and more—and we’re expecting another great turnout this year.

If you’re interested in volunteering, please complete the Google Form by 4/30/26. Dinner and setup accommodations will be provided, with additional event details shared in April. 

Former FMS students have launched their own nonprofit organization, Still She Grows!

 They’re hosting their very first donation drive to benefit the Harriet Tubman Women’s Shelter.

🗓 Date: April 25
🕒 Time: 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Location: William H. Farquhar Middle School

If you are available, show your support and help uplift this meaningful cause. Be sure to register using this link. Learn more about the students and their mission by viewing their website. 

Dr. Elwood Raphael Gray, Executive Director of the American Minority Veterans Research Project, is seeking assistance in identifying elementary, middle, and high school students residing in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Specifically, they aim to identify one male and one female student from each level—elementary, middle, and high school—for a total of six students.

The Camp is scheduled to meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays for six sessions starting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 from 9am to 3pm at the Faith Community Baptist Church located at 13618 Layhill Road, Silver Spring, Maryland 20906. Please reach out to dr.elwoodgray@gmail.com for more information.

Thursday, May 7, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

(registration deadline: Wednesday, April 29, 2026)

Family Nights bring families together ahead of holidays and other special days to help them learn coping tools, plan for meaningful celebrations, and find ways to honor and remember their loved one(s) through guided art activities and open communication.

For more information or to register, please contact

Gilly Cannon at gillyc@caringmatters.org or 301-990-8904. 

Male students in Grades 4-12 are invited to attend the 2026 Spring Game Changer Conference for Young Males from 8 a.m.–noon on Saturday, April 25, at Montgomery College, Germantown Campus. Registration closes Monday, April 20. Register.

Tailored for African American and minority students, the conference is designed to build social-emotional wellness and confidence in young males. Learn more. The conference is hosting a student essay competition. Submissions are due Sunday, April 19. Get the details and submit 

As you may know, Maryland is faced with five recent drownings of nonverbal autistic children who eloped from home and/or under the supervision of an adult. Together, we believe the information attached in this correspondence is critical to share with parents, family members, school staff, support staff, and community members who engage with children and students with disabilities.

• Flyer to obtain a Safety Kit

• 911 flyer in English

• 911 flyer in Amharic

• 911 flyer in Korean

• 911 flyer in Mandarin/Chinese

• 911 flyer in Spanish

With winter weather just around the corner, updates to school schedules and operations may sometimes need to be made. To receive the latest information on delays, closures and operational changes, Stay Connected, subscribe to Alert MCPS, and monitor our color-coded status system.

Keep Your Contact Information Current

To ensure you receive timely notifications, please update your contact details via the ParentVUE link on the MCPS Community Tech Support website.

Learn more about the color codes.

MCPS Operating Status Inclement Weather, 2024-2025

MCPS is continuing its partnership with the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), a local nonprofit that provides resources and support to parents and caregivers. The PEP Family Resiliency Program is a free, online eight-week program which helps parents and caregivers learn tools to strengthen family connections, support children’s mental health and encourage success.

• VISIT the MCPS homepage.

• CALL 240-740-3000. Staff take calls from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, in English and Spanish (240-740-2845)

• READ news and information sent via email and text message and on the MCPS News page.

• FOLLOW the MCPS social media pages on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram in English and Spanish.

• http://twitter.com/mcps
  https://www.facebook.com/mcpsmd
  https://www.instagram.com/mcps_md

• https://www.facebook.com/mcpsespanol
  https://twitter.com/MCPSEspanol
  https://www.instagram.com/mcpsenespanol/

• SIGN UP for emails and text alerts and make sure your ParentVue information is up to date.

• WATCH the MCPS cable channels Comcast 34 (1071 HD), Verizon 36 or RCN 89

Kids ride free with the Youth Cruiser SmarTrip card on MCDOT Ride On buses and most Metro buses in the County. Get your card now at any MCPS middle or high school location or any Montgomery County Public library. 

Flyer English

Flyer Spanish 

Learn more at http://ow.ly/sagl50JOBsh 

Are you interested in a one-on-one meeting with Mr. Kamie to talk about Career Coaching? Complete this Google Form to Sign-up!

You don’t always get all the time you’d like with your child’s teachers. And there’s a lot to get through! We can help you learn how to prepare a solid game plan so you can leave feeling accomplished.

Parent-teacher conferences: Toolkit for families

How to have a successful parent-teacher conference

We are pleased to announce the launch of new walk-in hours for mental health and substance abuse screenings ACCESS to Behavioral Health Services. Our goal is to provide easy access to resources and support for those in need. Effective September 30th, 2024.

Walk-In Hours:

• Mondays thru Friday:

• Please arrive by 8:30am for a morning appointment and by 12:30 an afternoon appointment

Services Provided:

• Confidential mental health screenings

• Substance abuse assessments

• Referrals to treatment programs and additional resources

• One-on-one consultations with trained professionals.

Location: 27 Courthouse Square, Suite 101, Rockville, MD. We are located in the Grey Courthouse Office Building on the bottom level.

Free parking is available at the Council Office Building Garage (COB) corner of East Jefferson Street (Route 28) & Monroe Street (accessible from both streets). We will validate after your appointment

Bus Routes* Ride-On 46 S. Washington St. & Courthouse Sq. 1 block

Ride-On 46, 54, 63 E. Jefferson St. & Maryland Ave. 1 block

Ride-On 301, Metrobus T2 W. Montgomery Ave. & Washington St. 2 blocks

Ride-On 46, 55 E. Middle Ln. & N. Washington St. 2 blocks

Ride-On 45, 55, 301, Metrobus T2 E. Middle Ln. & Maryland Ave. 2.5 blocks

Ride-On 44, 46, 47, 54, 56, 63 Monroe St. & Monroe Pl. 3 blocks

For more information, please contact us at 240-777-1770