Hey MCPS community! The October 2025 edition of the Superintendent's Corner is out now!

Get all the latest updates, including:

- An update on the Superintendent Search process.
- News on the 2026-2027 school year calendar survey

Check out the full newsletter to stay informed about what's happening across Montgomery County Public Schools!

https://isu.pub/0Ikkmql

#WeAreMCPS
3 days ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
No school for students on October 16-17. October 16 is a teacher workday and October 17 is MCPS Fall Break. Classes will resume on Monday, October 20.

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5 days ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
October 16 No school for students teacher workday
October 17 Schools and buildings closed Fall Break
The latest episode of the MCPS Podcast covers the search for the next MCPS Superintendent. Hear from School Board Chair Linwood Hudson, Acting Superintendent Dr. Lois Graham, and Dr. Kevin Castner from BWP & Associates. Give it a listen on Spotify, Podbean, or Apple Music!

https://www.mcps.org/page/mcps-podcast

#WeAreMCPS
6 days ago, Montgomery County Public Schools

🍎 The Crunch Heard 'Round the Commonwealth 🍎

The EMES student body enjoyed a fresh, locally grown Golden Delicious apple in celebration of the Crunch Heard 'Round the Commonwealth. This tradition is in partnership with Virginia Farm To School Week (Oct. 6-10).

#WeAreMCPS

11 days ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
wide shot of the entire EMES student body sitting on pavement
Students biting into an apple
Two student waving at a camera
wide shot of the entire EMES student body sitting on pavement
students sitting eating in apple

🎉 Congratulations to our Seniors of the Month! These students were recognized at the Oct. 7 School Board meeting.

Kobi Bonds - AHS
Margaret Thomas - BHS
Melvin Palmer - CHS
Cyrus Underwood - EMHS September
Kenlie Ryder - EMHS October

12 days ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
AHS Senior of the Month Kobi Bonds
BHS Senior of the Month Margaret Thomas
CHS Senior of the Month Melvin Palmer
EMHS Senior of the Month Cyrus Underwood
EMHs October senior of the month Kenlie Ryder

Our open feedback sessions with the superintendent search firm are this week! Join us at one of the four open sessions.

Oct. 8, 7-8:30 p.m.

BHS Cafeteria
AHS Library

Oct. 9, 7-8:30 p.m.

CHS Cafeteria
EMHS Auditorium

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14 days ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
Graphic announcing Superintendent Search Input Forums for Montgomery County high schools. Events are at Auburn High School Library on Wednesday, October 8 at 7 p.m.; Blacksburg High School Cafeteria on Wednesday, October 8 at 7 p.m.; Christiansburg High School Cafeteria on Thursday, October 9 at 7 p.m.; and Eastern Montgomery High School Auditorium on Thursday, October 9 at 7 p.m. Includes school logos for each location.
October is National Principals Month! We are thankful for our dedicated group of principals here at MCPS. Their commitment to educational excellence and the well-being of our school community is truly inspiring. Let's take this opportunity to recognize and appreciate all the principals for their hard work and invaluable contributions!

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19 days ago, BHS Student Communications Intern Team
National Principals Month Montgomery County Public Schools
Join the MCPS team! We are hiring for designated substitutes at AES, CMS, CPS and HAES. More information is available at www.mcps.org.

#WeAreMCPS
26 days ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
We are hiring designated substitutes AES, HAES, CMS, CPS $160 per day
Join us for the Regional Transition Fair on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Christiansburg High School. This informative session is for families of students with disabilities and will provide free resources and essential information.

#WeAreMCPS
27 days ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
The Regional Transition Fair provides free resources for families of students with disabilities, with a focus on preparing for their future. The event, which includes a local services directory and a raffle, is sponsored by several public school systems in Virginia and will take place at Christiansburg High School on October 2, 2025.
Did you know?

Welcome to the MCPS mini series "Did You Know." We'll showcase old, but interesting and fun facts about Montgomery County Public Schools.

This project was thought of, researched, and designed by our MCPS Student Communications Intern at CHS. Throughout the year, we'll share more fun facts about the history of MCPS.

#WeAreMCPS
about 1 month ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
A vibrant orange poster for Montgomery County Public Schools features a large graphic of a hand holding a megaphone. The text asks, "DID YOU KNOW?" and reveals that the county once had dozens of one-room schools, contrasting that history with today's classrooms.
Congratulations to the Auburn, Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Eastern Montgomery Bands on their outstanding performances at the CHS Festival of Bands!
about 1 month ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
Members of all four MCPS marching bands playing on a football field.
The September edition of the Superintendent's Corner is here! Check it out for a look at what's happening here in MCPS.

https://isu.pub/OVHKwvq

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about 1 month ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
Blacksburg Middle School collected more than 1,000 cans for its "Can Dr. J" food drive, benefitting Micah's Backpack. All of the donations will support over 300 students in our community. Great work, BMS!

#WeAreMCPS
about 1 month ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
MCPS employees standing with bags filling Dr. J's office.
Bag that says fight hunger filled with cans.

GLES kindergarten students took home the gold at the Nursery Rhyme Olympics! 🥇 They had a blast competing in events inspired by classics like Little Bo Peep, Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill, and more.

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about 1 month ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
First image: A young boy in a white and blue T-shirt with red stripes on the sleeves is outdoors on grass, holding a small metal bucket near a larger blue container.
Second image: Three children stand in front of a brick wall, each holding pink paper cutouts of sheep on sticks. They are wearing casual clothes and look engaged in an outdoor activity.
Third image: A young girl with her hair in a ponytail is outdoors holding a wooden spoon with a ball balanced on it, focusing intently as she participates in a game.
Students standing in line with the teacher
🎉 Congratulations to our September Seniors of the Month 🎉

Laura Altizer - AHS
Eliana Carson - BHS
Jasmyn Charlton - CHS
Cyrus Underwood - EMHS
about 2 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
AHS Senior of the Month Laura Altizer
BHS Senior of the Month Eliana Carson
Welcome back to MCPS, Dr. Lois Graham!

Dr. Graham will serve as the MCPS Interim Superintendent. For more information about Dr. Graham, visit: https://www.mcps.org/article/2391764

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about 2 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
Dr. Lois Graham MCPS Interim Superintendent
The MCPS School Board will host a special session on Thursday, September 4, at 6:30 p.m. The agenda for this meeting can be found at https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/mcps/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DKZUCY7B7A64

#WeAreMCPS
about 2 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
Montgomery County School Board Meeting Sept. 4, 2025 6:30 p.m.
Mark your calendars! You'll see performances from seven marching bands from across the region, including the marching bands from all four MCPS high schools, at the Christiansburg High School Battle of the Bands on Sept. 13.

#WeAreMCPS
about 2 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
Christiansburg Festival of Bands" in large dark purple text. Below, the details of the event are listed: "Saturday, September 13th, 2025 at the CHS Football Stadium from 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM." A line of text says, "Join us for a celebration of music and field shows from the following high school marching bands:" Underneath, the participating schools are listed in two columns: "Auburn High School, Blacksburg High School, Chilhowie High School, Christiansburg High School," and "Eastern Montgomery High School, Lord Botetourt High School, William Fleming High School." A small box in the bottom left corner indicates that "Admission: $8.00." In the bottom right corner, there is a request to "Please consider bringing a canned food for our local Agape Center!" The flyer features cartoon line drawings of a marching band drummer, a bugle player, and a color guard member with a flag
Thank you to First Bank and Trust Company for your support of MCPS! The company donated $5,000 and boxes of school supplies for our students.

#WeAreMCPS
about 2 months ago, Andrew Webb
A medium shot shows two women in a warehouse holding a large check. The woman on the left has long, light brown hair and is wearing a green jacket over a white top and black pants. The woman on the right has long, dark brown hair and is wearing a black-and-white polka dot shirt and black pants. They are smiling at the camera. The check is from Union Bank & Trust Company and is for $5,000 made out to Montgomery County Public Schools. In the background, there are pallets of boxes, a yellow forklift, and a banner that reads Virginia Tech School of Education, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
A big congratulations to three of our BMS 6th graders for winning 2nd place at the SWVA Can Code Regional Showcase!

They pitched their app, "Kitchen Help," to a panel of industry experts on the main stage at UVA Wise. The students created their app prototype during an MCPS camp in June. "Kitchen Help" helps families save time while cooking healthy food and reducing food waste.

We're so proud of all the BMS and CMS students who traveled to UVA Wise to share their amazing app prototypes!

#WeAreMCPS
about 2 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
MCPS students and staff posing for a picture at the SWVA Can Code ceremony
Three BMS students being recognized for finishing second at the SWVA Can Code Camp