MCPS Retirees Association (MCPSRA)

If you are an MCPS Retiree, you should be a member of MCPSRA! The MCPS Retirees Association (MCPSRA) is a non-profit organization created by and composed of retirees from the Montgomery County Public Schools. It advocates for retiree benefits and provides valuable services to its members, including a timely newsletter, luncheons, travel and volunteer opportunities within the association and in the community. MCPSRA is dedicated to pursuing excellence in education for young people through its Toolkits Project and providing scholarships to current MCPS employees who wish to further their educations.

MCPS is seeking interested retirees to return to work. Please take a moment to complete this interest survey.

Retiree Survey

MCPSRA-MRSPA Membership Information

Once you retire, you are no longer represented by MCAAP, SIEU 500, or MCEA. Join MCPSRA and MRSPA to protect your pension and benefits. The Maryland Retired School Personnel Association (MRSPA) is a nonprofit organization composed of retired school system personnel from around the state. MCPSRA is your local retiree association focused on protecting your benefits and much more. Membership dues ($65/year) include membership in both organizations. The membership year runs from July 1 through June 30.

Membership Application and Brochure

MCPSRA Community Service

Interfaith Works Partnership

SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 10:30 - 12:30 pm (please note time change)

MCPSRA partners with Interfaith Works (IW), a non-profit organization located in Rockville, MD. Our group will be tasked with unpacking, sorting and hanging gently worn infant, children’s, and adult-sized men/women clothing in the IW Boutique. IW provides food, shelter, household goods, and clothing to over 20,000 members of our community.

Please sign up for this event, as space is limited. Send your name, email and
best contact phone number to: judy.mills549@gmail.com no later than November 15 so the IW staff may prepare for our visit. Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes for walking or standing. A chair/table accommodation is available upon request. A short orientation is provided for your safety and positive experience.

Address: 751 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD 20851
- Park in the large parking lot which is located at the right facing side of the building, beyond the loading dock and ‘bus/carpool circle’ (former Middleschool building). The main entrance is up a wide set of stairs and through the
double doors, there is an accessible ramp, too.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!

MCPS Elementary Schools

This year we are giving back to identified MCPS Elementary Schools health rooms identified as benefiting from (new and unworn) underwear, socks, sweatpants and leggings.
Generally speaking, Elementary age boys and girls wear size 4 – 16 in grades P-K
through Grade 5. Therefore we are asking for new w/tags or in a sealed package
any style or size:

Boys’ or Girls’ Underwear/Panties
Boys’ or Girls’ socks
Boys’ or Girls’ pull-on Sweatpants
Girls’ Leggings
Boys’ or Girls’ pull on knit or athletic shorts for warmer weather

There are several ways to participate in this Service Project which ends June 12,
2025.
 Drop off during each MCPSRA Luncheon or In-person Meet & Greet
 Order on-line and ship to: MCPSRA c/o Judy Mills, 11205 Maine Cove Drive,
North Potomac, MD 20878

The volume of donated items will guide the number of drop-offs, with the
culminating drop-offs after June 12 th to benefit summer school programs.
Members will be kept apprised of our successes in future MCPSRA Newsletters.

MC SOAR/DayTripper Programs

Partnership with Montgomery County Recreation Department's SOAR & Daytripper Travel Programs.

Luncheons

MCPSRA holds quarterly luncheons/business meetings. Beginning with our October 31st luncheon, we will meet at Argyll Country Club (14600 Argyle Club Road Silver Spring, MD 20906). Each sit down/served luncheon will include an appetizer, a choice of one of three entree selections, dessert, and several beverage choices. The cost for the luncheon is $40 per person. Reservations are required. Please check the October newsletter for the reservation form.

Participate in our 2024-2025 Service project at the luncheon

SAVE THE DATES - 2024-2025 Luncheon Dates:

October 31, 2024
February 27, 2025
April 24, 2025
June 12, 2025

Find the current and archived MCPSRA Newsletters