For Natlie Jenifer, a paraeducator at Odessa Shannon Middle School, education isn’t just a career path—it’s a family inheritance. While Jenifer’s official career with began in 2019, her connection to the classroom…
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CODE GREEN – NORMAL OPERATIONS for Tuesday, February 24
CODE GREEN – NORMAL OPERATIONS for Tuesday, February 24 February 23, 2026 CODE GREEN – NORMAL OPERATIONS for Tuesday, February 24 We’re Back! …except one school. Snow came but melted quickly and…
MCPS – CODE YELLOW – 2 HOUR DELAYED OPENING
MCPS – CODE YELLOW – 2 HOUR DELAYED OPENING February 22, 2026 CODE YELLOW – 2-HOUR DELAYED OPENING – MONDAY FEB. 23, 2026 Here we go again! As snow begins to fall…
Three High Schools to Pilot AI-Supported Safety Tool
As part of MCPS’ efforts to strengthen school safety, the district has launched a one-month pilot program with three high schools — Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Col. Zadok Magruder and Seneca Valley. The pilot…
Marking Period Update: Interims Available March 4
Students are getting closer to the halfway point of the third marking period. The marking period started on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The recent snow event impacted the number of days in the…
Now You Know: Welcoming All Students
Recent federal immigration enforcement actions have caused concern for many families, especially when it comes to children and school. MCPS schools are safe places for every child. MCPS does not ask about…
From Career Pivot to Calling: How One Educator Turned Uncertainty Into Impact
“If you had asked 17-year-old me whether he thought he would become a teacher, the answer would have been an easy no,” said Andre’ Wise, math teacher and math resource teacher at…
Finalists Selected for Student Member of the Board of Education
Finalists Selected for Student Member of the Board of Education February 12, 2026 Leul Dawit, a sophomore at Northwood High School, and Reemey Ghermay, a junior at Walter Johnson High School, are…
Finalists Selected for Student Member of the Board of Education
Leul Dawit, a sophomore at Northwood High School, and Reemey Ghermay, a junior at Walter Johnson High School, are the finalists for the 49th Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB)….
Now You Know: Report Cards
We’re halfway through the school year, and first semester report cards are available in ParentVUE. Be sure to review your child’s academic progress and reach out to teachers with questions. This school…