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Not sure what to bring? Click here to view the packing list!
Have questions about the food? Check the Smith Center Menu and the Vegan Menu!
Outdoor Education is here!
Outdoor Education is here!
Outdoor Education for the 2025-2026 school year will be the full three-day, two-night experience!
Outdoor Education for the 2025-2026 school year will be the full three-day, two-night experience!
There IS a Day-Only option available to students who do not want to stay overnight at the Smith Center in Rockville.
There IS a Day-Only option available to students who do not want to stay overnight at the Smith Center in Rockville.
Click here for more information about the Day-Only Option!
Students will be divided into 3 sessions by English & EML classes.
Students will be divided into 3 sessions by English & EML classes.
Families assigned to Sessions 1 & 3 may opt in to Session 2 (the Extended Day program). There is space for this on the OE permission slip. Families do NOT need to call or email the school to opt in; simply add this information on the form.
Families assigned to Sessions 1 & 3 may opt in to Session 2 (the Extended Day program). There is space for this on the OE permission slip. Families do NOT need to call or email the school to opt in; simply add this information on the form.
Session 1 (Monday 9/29 - Wednesday 10/1) - 3 Days & 2 Nights: Students who have Ms. Shafer OR Ms. Stehle's Period 7
Session 1 (Monday 9/29 - Wednesday 10/1) - 3 Days & 2 Nights: Students who have Ms. Shafer OR Ms. Stehle's Period 7
Session 2 (Monday 10/6 - Tuesday 10/7) - Extended Day 2-Day Trip: Students who have Ms. Ibekwe OR Ms. Sage
Session 2 (Monday 10/6 - Tuesday 10/7) - Extended Day 2-Day Trip: Students who have Ms. Ibekwe OR Ms. Sage
Session 3 (Wednesday 10/8 - Friday 10/10) - 3 Days & 2 Nights: Students who have Ms. Shires OR Ms. Stehle's Period 4
Session 3 (Wednesday 10/8 - Friday 10/10) - 3 Days & 2 Nights: Students who have Ms. Shires OR Ms. Stehle's Period 4
First meeting: Thursday, July 24th at 6:30 PM on Zoom
First meeting: Thursday, July 24th at 6:30 PM on Zoom
Additional meeting: Tuesday, July 29th & Wednesday, August 6th at 6:30 PM on Zoom
Additional meeting: Tuesday, July 29th & Wednesday, August 6th at 6:30 PM on Zoom
We will present the same information at all Outdoor Ed Parent Night meetings.
We will present the same information at all Outdoor Ed Parent Night meetings.
Want to get involved and help out? Please complete the Parent Chaperone Google Form if you would like to join us at the Smith Center! Chaperones at the Smith Center will need to complete specific requirements--we are awaiting updates from MCPS about chaperone requirements.
Want to get involved and help out? Please complete the Parent Chaperone Google Form if you would like to join us at the Smith Center! Chaperones at the Smith Center will need to complete specific requirements--we are awaiting updates from MCPS about chaperone requirements.
If you would like to help out with collecting supplies or with drop-off & pick-up, please complete the Non-Chaperone Volunteer Interest Form.
If you would like to help out with collecting supplies or with drop-off & pick-up, please complete the Non-Chaperone Volunteer Interest Form.
Still have questions? Please email the Outdoor Education Coordinator at Gretchen_M_Winch@mcpsmd.org
Still have questions? Please email the Outdoor Education Coordinator at Gretchen_M_Winch@mcpsmd.org
Information Packets
Information Packets
Students will receive their Outdoor Education Packets on Tuesday 9/2 and Wednesday 9/3 in their English or EML classes.
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