Extracurricular Activities
This webpage provides the latest updates on program operations, school specific extracurricular activity program information, and the online student-to-student extracurricular activity experiences.
Students will earn credit towards earning the MCPS Certificate of Student Engagement.
The following extracurricular activities will continue:
- Academic support for students
- Athletic activities as directed by the MCPS Systemwide Athletics Unit
- Co-curricular activities
- Clubs and organizations
- Education and engagement opportunities
- Youth programming for counseling, mentorship, and social emotional support
MCPS is excited to bring this wide array of extracurricular activities and fine arts programs to our students. We remain committed to every student through these programs to help students:
- Be creative
- Build confidence
- Stay connected with their peers and adult coaches, sponsors and mentors and
- Develop their personal and professional skills in areas of their interest.
Non-Athletic Extracurricular Activities
Program Offerings
Schools will identify their program offerings to include the name of the clubs and organizations, the sponsor name and contact information as well as how to virtually access the extracurricular activity.
MCPS Certificate of Student Engagement
MCPS wishes to recognize secondary students for commitment in participation in a wide range of MCPS Athletic and Extracurricular Activities. Students will be recognized for various levels of commitment, as outlined below, with the MCPS Certificate of Student Engagement.
- Students are encouraged to participate in more than one activity to create positive relationships with their peers in interest alike activities and with adult professionals outside of the school day/core curricular courses.
- Students can use this documentation to supplement their college and job applications.
- Sponsors will verify student commitment with their organization(s) at the end of the season, semester, year as appropriate.
Bronze Certificate
of Student Engagement
Students successfully participate in 1 various athletic and/or extracurricular activity
Silver Certificate
of Student Engagement
Students successfully participate in 2-3 various athletic and/or extracurricular activities
Gold Certificate
of Student Engagement
Students successfully participate in 4+ various athletic and/or extracurricular activities