Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, MD

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Science Night Set for January 21

MCPS and the Montgomery County Council of PTAs (MCCPTA) are hosting a Science Night from 6:30–8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Gaithersburg High School. (Snow date: January 28)

At the event, parents will hear from MCPS teachers about science standards and what they can expect their children to learn in class. Sessions are targeted to parents with students in elementary and middle school.

Raising Community Awareness at the Northwest HS Ulysses Fair

Seniors at Northwest HS showcased original research projects at this year's Ulysses Fair One project, created by Rashika Rahman, seeks to raise awareness of the ongoing Rohingya crisis.

HBCU Fair Set for Jan. 24

The 12th Annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fair will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, at the Universities at Shady Grove, Building III, 9640 Gudelsky Dr. in Rockville. On-site admissions will be held from 3:30–8 p.m.

This free event will provide students in grades 8-12 an opportunity to meet representatives from more than 60 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The HBCU representatives will share information and answer questions from students and parents. The event will also feature a college preparation workshop for middle school students and parents, a panel discussion on college life, FAFSA completion assistance, scholarship information and more

Upcoming Districtwide Boundary Analysis Meetings

The MCPS Districtwide Boundary Analysis is an initiative designed to provide a comprehensive assessment of Montgomery County Public School boundaries. As part of this assessment, a series of regional public meetings will be held in six locations around the county in December and January. All residents of Montgomery County are invited to attend to learn more about the Boundary Analysis process. The dates and locations of upcoming meetings are as follows: January 14 at Northwest High School and January 23 at Walter Johnson High School.

Each meeting will have the same format and content and participants will have an opportunity to share feedback during roundtable discussions.