Join us in celebrating one of our very best! 🎉🏆 At the May 19 School Board Meeting, D'Ann Dickerson from Harding Avenue Elementary School and Christiansburg Primary School was recognized for being named the Virginia Association for the Gifted 2025-2026 Outstanding Teacher of the Gifted for Region 6!
about 1 month ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
Two women stand smiling together in a government chambers room with wood-paneled walls, a curved dais, and committee members seated in the background. The phrases "GOD WE TRUST" and "SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS" are visible on the wall. The woman on the left has blonde hair, wears glasses, and a black sleeveless dress with a colorful floral pattern, and holds an award certificate. The woman on the right has dark brown hair and wears a white blazer over a light blue top with dark navy wide-leg trousers.
Huge congratulations to this amazing MCPS senior! 🎉

At the May 19 School Board meeting, Juliauana Burks was recognized for receiving a $1,000 scholarship from the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation, which honors graduating seniors, followed by the Carilion Children's Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Clinic. We are incredibly proud of your strength, dedication, and bright future! 🎓
about 1 month ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
Three women stand smiling in a government chambers room with wood-paneled walls, a dais, and the words "IN GOD WE TRUST" on the wall behind them. The woman on the left wears a yellow top and black pants. The student in the center has short blonde hair, wears a grey long-sleeve shirt, wide-leg jeans, and holds a black certificate folder. The woman on the right wears a pink floral patterned cardigan and black pants.
We are looking for a dedicated and innovative Gifted Resource Teacher to join the MCPS team at Blacksburg Middle School! If you’re passionate about challenging young minds and fostering a love for learning, we want to hear from you.

📍 Location: Blacksburg Middle School
💰 Salary Range: $52,832.35 - $85,613.64

https://www.mcps.org/page/human-resources
about 1 month ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
Yellow background with blue and white text. At the top, large blue text reads "We Are Hiring." Below that, white text identifies the position as "Gifted Resource Teacher" at "Blacksburg Middle School." The salary range is listed as "$52,832.35 - $85,613.64." At the bottom is a large stylized blue letter "B" with a yellow outline, and a small MCPS logo in the bottom right corner.

"Why not us?" 🏈

Dr. Guempel stopped by CHS to speak with the Blue Demons football team about the impact of athletics in his life.

about 2 months ago, Andrew Webb
Dr. Guempel with CHS Football coach
Dr. Guempel with the CHS Football team
CHS football player shaking Dr. Guempel's hand
Congratulations to our Seniors of the Month! These students were recognized at the May 5 School Board meeting.

Nevada Atkins - AHS
Peter DeLapp - BHS
Avi Gandhi - CHS
Hannah Shanks - EMES
about 2 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
Nevada Atkins poses with a certificate for AHS May Senior of the Month, joined by three adults in a wood-paneled room.
Peter DeLapp holds his BHS May Senior of the Month certificate, standing with a group of five adults and students in a formal room
Avi Gandhi holds his CHS May Senior of the Month certificate, surrounded by family and school officials in a wood-paneled room
Hannah Shanks holds her EMHS May Senior of the Month certificate, standing with family and an official in a formal setting.
The Race for ACCE is on August 1 at Blacksburg High School! This annual 5k helps provide our MCPS graduates with two years of debt-free tuition through NRCC.

Visit https://www.nr.edu/raceforacce/ for more information and to register!
about 2 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
Race for ACCE logo
May 4-8 is Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎🎓

Take a moment to acknowledge the teachers who inspire, challenge, and support our students every day. Their dedication builds our future. Thank you, teachers!

#WeAreMCPS
about 2 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
A green chalkboard with white text and graphics. Large, hand-drawn-style letters at the top read "TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK." Below this, four white silhouette figures represent children in various stages of growth and achievement: a child holding an apple, a student doing a cartwheel, a graduate in cap and gown, and a child holding a paper airplane. At the bottom, the text "Montgomery County Public Schools" is displayed. An orange chalkboard eraser is visible on the chalk tray at the bottom left.
Due to the statewide special election, tomorrow, April 21, is a teacher workday. There will be no school for students. Classes will resume on Wednesday, April 22.
2 months ago, Andrew Webb
April 21 - Teacher Workday
MCPS hopes to start an after-school dance program at every school! To help bring this program to life, we're partnering with the Montgomery County Educational Foundation. If you'd like to donate, please visit https://montcoef.org/dance-4-mcps
2 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
Graphic: MCEF + YOU + Montgomery County Public Schools = DANCE FOR EVERY CHILD. Teaming up for a new dance program. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
Montgomery County Public Schools is looking for dedicated Special Education Paraprofessionals to join our team at both the elementary and secondary levels!

We are hosting a walk-in job fair with interviews and immediate hiring opportunities available. Whether you're looking to start now or planning for the 2026-2027 school year, we want to meet you!
3 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
Flyer for Montgomery County Public Schools "PARAPALOOZA" Paraprofessional Job Fair. Event Details: Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: MCPS Central Office, 750 Imperial Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073 Position Info: Seeking Special Education Paraprofessionals for elementary and secondary levels. Offers a competitive salary of $24,175.21 - $38,853.34 for 181 days (7.5 hours/day). Includes immediate hiring opportunities for current needs and applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Call to Action: Features two QR codes to apply for Elementary or Secondary positions. Website: www.mcps.org. Phone: 540-382-5100. Visuals show a teacher working with students.

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

Natalie Hicks - AHS
Theresa Dickhans - BHS
Piper Chamlis - CHS
Allison Blevins - EMHS

3 months ago, Andrew Webb
AHS Senior of the month Natalie Hicks
A formal group photo titled "BHS April Senior of the Month" featuring Theresa Dickhans. Theresa stands in the center holding a white certificate, wearing a yellow floral dress. She is flanked by four family members and a man in a black suit. The photo is taken in a boardroom with a circular seal on the wooden wall. A large yellow "B" mascot and the MCPS logo are at the bottom.
A formal group photo titled "CHS April Senior of the Month" featuring Piper Chamlis. Piper is smiling in the center, holding a certificate and wearing a black top and jeans. She is standing with two family members and a man in a grey suit and striped tie. They are in a boardroom in front of a wooden dais. A large "C" mascot and the MCPS logo are at the bottom.
A formal group photo titled "EMHS April Senior of the Month" featuring Allison Blevins. Allison stands on the right-center holding a black award certificate. She is accompanied by three family members and a school official in a navy blue suit. The background shows a boardroom setting with a wooden wall and seal. A white mustang mascot and the MCPS logo are at the bottom.

📅 School Calendar Change 📅

On April 21, many MCPS buildings will serve as polling locations for the Virginia Special Election. The MCPS Board has approved a change to the 2025-2026 school calendar, designating Tuesday, April 21, as a teacher workday with no classes for students.

3 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
Calendar showing April 21 with text saying Teacher Workday

Growing leaders, building communities. Riner FFA was proud to host its annual Farmer's Breakfast this morning.

#WeAreMCPS

3 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
Close-up of the back of a navy blue Riner FFA corduroy jacket, highlighting the gold "Virginia" and "Riner" embroidery.
A Riner FFA member with curly hair speaks confidently into a microphone at a podium during the breakfast presentation.
A Riner FFA student and an older farmer in a West Virginia FFA Alumni jacket share a smile and conversation over a blue-clothed table.
Local farmers in plaid shirts and caps move through the school cafeteria serving line to get their breakfast.
Join us Tuesday night to learn about CTE in MCPS!

What if schools were designed to prepare kids for life, not just tests? 📚✨
Join us for Beyond the Classroom, a special community showcase and film screening of "Multiple Choice." Come see the incredible work happening in our local schools, stay for the movie, and join the conversation during our live panel and Q&A.
🗓️ When: March 24, 2026 | 6:00 pm – 8:15 pm
📍 Where: Blacksburg High School
🎟️ RSVP: https://forms.gle/wdj2AJpDDi7pWucr6
3 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
An event flyer for "Beyond the Classroom: A Community Showcase and Film Screening" held at Blacksburg High School on March 24, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:15 pm. The schedule includes an Education Community Showcase (6:00), a Panel Discussion (6:45), a screening of the film Multiple Choice (7:00), and a Q&A (7:55). The right side of the flyer features the movie poster for Multiple Choice, showing students engaged in hands-on learning like welding and science. Logos for Virginia Tech (ICAT) and Montgomery County Public Schools are at the bottom, alongside a QR code to RSVP.
On Tuesday, March 17, all MCPS schools and buildings will be closed for students and 10-month staff - Code Orange. 11 and 12-month employees may report to work 2 hours late.

This decision was made based on additional reports of black ice, along with lingering low temperatures, and the potential for snow squalls today.

The safety of our students and staff is our top priority.

Sincerely,

Kelly Guempel, Ed.D.
Superintendent
3 months ago, Andrew Webb
Code Orange March 17
Code Orange March 17

Dear MCPS Community,

Due to the current weather conditions and anticipated overnight below-freezing temperatures, on Tuesday, March 17, all MCPS schools and buildings will open two hours late for students and 10-month staff - Code Blue. All 11 and 12-month non-instructional staff may report to work one hour late.

Since temperatures are expected to be below freezing in the morning, a two-hour delay will help with melting and give our staff time to prepare parking lots and sidewalks.

We are making this decision now to allow families and staff to prepare for a two-hour delay.

Sincerely,

Kelly Guempel, Ed.D.
Superintendent

3 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
code below march 17 two hour dely
code blue march 17 two hour dely
Our MCPS All-County Honors artists spent Saturday at Virginia Tech getting hands-on with history! Under the guidance of Professor Hiromi Okumura, students learned the ancient secret of making egg tempera paint from scratch.

From collaborative sketches to a stunning final installation, these high schoolers showed incredible talent and teamwork.

#WeAreMCPS
3 months ago, Andrew Webb
Students working with Professor Hiromi Okumura. They are using small plastic cups of yellow egg-yolk mixture and various pigments to paint butterflies and portraits on white panels. A color wheel is projected in the background.
Close-up bird's-eye view of the workstation. You can see the handmade tempera paint in cups, vibrant color studies, and detailed paintings of landscapes, tigers, and floral patterns in progress.
A wide shot of a bright, modern art studio at Virginia Tech. High school students sit at long tables covered in brown paper, looking at a projector screen that reads "Complete the Incomplete Drawing."
High school students huddled together and sitting at long tables, using markers and colored pencils to brainstorm and sketch initial designs on paper.
Huge congratulations to our very own Jennifer Singleton! 📚✨

The Virginia Association of School Librarians (VaASL) officially named Ms. Singleton as the Roanoke Region Librarian of the Year.

Please join us in congratulating BES Librarian Jennifer Singleton for receiving this honor!
3 months ago, Andrew Webb
Three women stand smiling in front of a white "VaASL" step-and-repeat backdrop. The woman in the center, Jennifer Singleton, wears a striped blue, green, and white shirt and holds a black and gold plaque that reads "Roanoke Regional School Librarian of the Year." The woman on the left wears a light blue blouse and dark jeans, and the woman on the right wears a white eyelet top and wide-leg denim pants.
What if schools were designed to prepare kids for life, not just tests? 📚✨

Join us for Beyond the Classroom, a special community showcase and film screening of "Multiple Choice." Come see the incredible work happening in our local schools, stay for the movie, and join the conversation during our live panel and Q&A.

🗓️ When: March 24, 2026 | 6:00 pm – 8:15 pm
📍 Where: Blacksburg High School
🎟️ RSVP: https://forms.gle/wdj2AJpDDi7pWucr6
3 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
A teal and white event flyer titled "Beyond the Classroom: A Community Showcase and Film Screening" for a screening of the film Multiple Choice. The event takes place on March 24, 2026, at Blacksburg High School from 6:00 pm to 8:15 pm.
Montgomery County Public Schools is looking for School Bus Trip Drivers to join our team!

💰 Salary: $25.00 – $43.84 per hour.

Visit www.mcps.org to view all openings.

4 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
Header: Large bold text in the top left reads "WE'RE HIRING!" next to the Montgomery County Public Schools logo. Central Focus: A large yellow splash shape in the center contains the text "SCHOOL BUS TRIP DRIVERS" and a salary range of $25.00 – $43.84. Illustrations: * A cartoon school bus with a band member playing a trumpet out the window. A stadium scoreboard showing "Home 47" and "Visitor 29." An aerial view of a sports stadium with a soccer ball flying through the air. Three cheerleaders at the bottom holding red pom-poms. Call to Action: An "APPLY NOW" button is positioned next to a QR code. Contact Info: The bottom of the poster lists the website https://www.mcps.org and the phone number 540-382-5100 (Ext. 1000).