In this week’s 'Things to Know' message, you'll find: - Nominations for Distinguished Service to Public Education & R.A.I.S.E. Champion of the Year - A spotlight on Brenda Wolff - A Mental Health and substance use prevention family forum Read all about it:

The 11th Annual MCPS Countywide Dance Showcase was again...a MAJOR hit ✨ Talented students from Albert Einstein, Kennedy and Northwood high, along with Kingsview, Loiederman, White Oak middle and more, delivered AMAZING performances. For the gallery:

‼️THE HBCU FAIR IS TOMORROW ‼️ This FREE event at @UatShadyGrove allows students to: ✅ Meet reps from 50+ HBCUs ✅ Learn what college life is really like ✅Get help with FAFSA Encourage a student to sign up here: @MCPSCounseling, @tmcf, @mdmhec

MCPS is proud to honor Black History Month with a month-long celebration of history, culture and achievement. We’re proud to highlight Brenda Wolff (@brendawolff1), a dedicated Board of Education member representing District 5, in this Q&A:

🏆 Nominations are open for the Montgomery County Awards for Distinguished Service to Public Education! Celebrate those making a difference in the community by nominating an individual, group or business by March 3:

Back to School Tomorrow – Code Green for Thursday, Feb. 13! We thank MCPS personnel and the Montgomery County cleanup crew for their hard work in getting everything ready for our return to school tomorrow. For more information, please visit our website.

A huge thank you to our MCPS operations crews working overnight and into the morning to clear snow from buses, depots, parking lots and sidewalks! We also appreciate our county partners preparing roads to keep our community safe. We appreciate all that you do❄️👏

We’re pushing the button for Wednesday, Feb. 12 🚨 🔴MCPS is on Code Red: All schools and offices are CLOSED. Emergency personnel should report on time. Field trips & programs are canceled. Childcare & community activities are also canceled. More info:

Prepare students for the future with Career & Technical Education (CTE). CTE programs equip students with real-world skills, hands-on learning, and career-focused pathways to help them make informed choices about their future goals. Learn more:

(2/2) MCPS is closely monitoring the incoming winter storm. Forecasts predict snow to begin early this afternoon, with heavier snowfall and road accumulation not expected until early this evening. For more:

(2/2) We anticipate a high probability of changes to the schedule of events on Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information:

The Montgomery County branch of the @NAACP is awarding $1,000 scholarships to MCPS graduating seniors. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, March 21. For application details:

Parents and staff, spread the word! The HBCU Fair is coming. - Feb. 14 | 6- 8:30 p.m. Universities at Shady Grove Students in grades 8–12 can meet representatives from more than 50 HBCUs, receive on-the-spot scholarships and learn about college life through a panel discussion.

MCPS is canceling all school-sponsored activities, field trips, and athletic events that begin at 12 p.m. or later, Saturday, Feb. 8 due to the impact of expected snow, ice and sleet. For more information:

Girls With Impact (GWI) offers a free 10-week entrepreneurship program to high school students at MCPS. Read how this program impacted the lives of three students:

(3/3) We will provide an update to the community by 6 a.m. Saturday morning regarding any schedule changes or cancellations.