Due to inclement weather, the MCPS School Board Special Session scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 27, has been moved to Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 6 p.m. This meeting will be held at the MCPS School Board Office.

3 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
Montgomery County School Board Meeting January 28, 2026 6 p.m. 750 Imperial St. Christiansburg, VA 24073

On Monday, January 26, all MCPS schools and buildings will be closed. Code Red. Only essential personnel will report to work. All after school events, practices and activities are canceled.

3 months ago, Andrew Webb
Code Red January 26, 2026. Schools closed. Only essential personnel report to work.
Code Red January 26, 2026. Schools closed. Only essential personnel report to work.

Welcome to MCPS, Dr. Kelly Guempel! 🎉

The MCPS School Board has appointed Dr. Guempel as the next MCPS Superintendent. For more information on Dr. Guempel visit: https://www.mcps.org/article/2645062

#WeAreMCPS

3 months ago, Andrew Webb
Dr. Kelly Guempel MCPS Superintendent
The January edition of the Superintendent's Corner is live! Inside this edition:

- Meet the MCPS Teacher of the Year
- Learn about the McKinney-Vento Act and it's impacts here in MCPS

and more!

https://isu.pub/G7NwfIw
3 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
On Monday, January 19, 2026, all MCPS schools and buildings will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20.

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3 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
January 19 schools and buildings closed holiday
January 19 schools and buildings closed holiday
Join us in congratulating two exceptional MCPS musicians. Blacksburg High School's Jake Fox (french horn) and Amanda Ekey (trombone) made the National Honor Band! They'll join the band at the Music For All National Festival in Indianapolis this March.

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3 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
Jake Fox and Amanda Ekey
Congratulations to our Seniors of the Month! These students were recognized at the January 6, School Board meeting.

Brody Hensel - AHS
Xavier Gitre - BHS
Juliauna Burks - CHS
Brookelyn Kingery - EMHS
4 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
AHS Senior of the Month Brody Hensel and Family
BHS Senior of the Month Xavier Gitre and family
CHS Senior of the Month Juliana Burks
We're hiring! Come join the MCPS team.

We're hiring elementary school assistant principals. Visit https://www.mcps.org/page/human-resources for more information and to apply.

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4 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
A "Now Hiring" graphic from Montgomery County Public Schools for the 2025–2026 school year. The position is for Assistant Principals, Elementary. Key highlights include a salary range of $75,725–$129,995, a generous benefits package, semi-monthly pay, and free dental insurance. The design features a yellow background with photos of smiling students and a professional woman in an office setting. At the bottom, there is a QR code, an "Apply Now" button, the website mcps.org, and the phone number 540-382-5100 (Ext. 1000).
Friday, December 19, is an early release day for all students. Middle and high schools will dismiss at 12:20 p.m. and elementary schools will dismiss at 1:15 p.m.

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4 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
December 19 early release for students
December 19 early release for students
On Monday, December 15, all MCPS schools and buildings will open two hours late for students, 10 month staff, and all teachers. Code Blue. 11 and 12 month employees may report to work one hour late unless otherwise notified.
4 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
Dec 15 two hour delay code blue
Dec 15 two hour delay code blue
Join the MCPS team! We're hiring for HVAC technician, Section 504 coordinator, bus driver and more. Check out all our openings at https://www.mcps.org/page/human-resources.

#WeAreMCPS
4 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
A graphic advertising an immediate opening for a Section 504 Coordinator (11 Months) with Montgomery County Public Schools. Text reads: 'NOW HIRING SECTION 504 COORDINATOR – 11 MONTHS' with details: 'Semi-Monthly Pay', '$61,024.32 – $104,758.22 Per Year; Commensurate with Experience', and 'Generous Benefits Package'. A photo inset shows a woman (the coordinator) wearing glasses smiling while reading a book with a young female student. Contact info, a QR code, and the MCPS logo are included.
A professional graphic advertising an immediate opening for an HVAC Technician with Montgomery County Public Schools. Text reads: 'NOW HIRING HVAC TECHNICIAN' with details: 'Semi-Monthly Pay', '$50,000 – $92,936 Per Year; Commensurate with Experience and Credentials', and 'Generous Benefits Package'. A photo inset shows two construction workers in safety vests and hard hats pointing inside a large, open commercial space. Contact info, a QR code, and the MCPS logo are included.
A vibrant graphic advertising job openings for Montgomery County Public Schools bus drivers. Text reads: 'WE'RE HIRING! SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS STARTING SALARY NOW $25.00 AN HOUR'. It also mentions '5.25 HOUR AND 6.50 HOUR POSITIONS AVAILABLE' and a 'HIRING BONUS UP TO $4,000 FOR ELIGIBLE NEW HIRES'. An illustration shows a yellow school bus, a street lamp, and two smiling children with backpacks. Contact info and a QR code are included with the MCPS logo.
On Friday, December 12, all MCPS schools will be closed to students and 10 month staff. Code Orange. All 11 and 12 month employees should report at 10 a.m. unless otherwise notified.
4 months ago, Andrew Webb
Code orange december 12 schools closed eleven and 12 month personnel will report at 10 am unless otherwise notified.
Code orange december 12 schools closed eleven and 12 month personnel will report at 10 am unless otherwise notified.
On Thursday, Dec. 11, all MCPS schools and buildings will open two hours late for students and 10 month employees. Code Blue. All 11 and 12 month employees may report to work one hour late unless otherwise notified.
4 months ago, Andrew Webb
Photo of icy road in Christiansburg.
Dec. 11 code blue two hour delay for students and 10 month staff. 11 and 12 month personnel may report one hour late.
Dec. 11 code blue two hour delay for students and 10 month staff. 11 and 12 month personnel may report one hour late.

On Tuesday, December 9, all MCPS schools and buildings will be closed. Code Red. Only essential personnel report to work. All after-school activities and events are canceled.

This photo was taken in Riner by MCPS crews this afternoon. At this time, numerous secondary roads within Montgomery County are still treacherous.

5 months ago, Andrew Webb
Photo of a snowy road
Code Red December 9, 2025. Schools closed. Only essential personnel report to work.
Code Red December 9, 2025. Schools closed. Only essential personnel report to work.
On Monday, December 8, all MCPS schools and buildings will be closed. Code Red. Only essential personnel will report to work.
5 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
Code Red December 8, 2025. Schools closed. Only essential personnel report to work.
Code Red December 8, 2025. Schools closed. Only essential personnel report to work.

On Friday Dec. 5, all MCPS schools will be closed. Code Red. Only essential personnel report to work.

5 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
Code Red December 5, 2025. Schools closed. Only essential personnel report to work.
Code Red December 5, 2025. Schools closed. Only essential personnel report to work.
On Friday, Dec. 5, all MCPS schools and buildings will open two hours late for students and 10 month employees. Code Blue. All 11 and 12 month employees may report to work one hour late unless otherwise notified.
5 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
Code blue Dec. 5, 2025 two hour delay. Two-hour delay for students and 10 month staff. 11 and 12 month staff may report one hour late unless otherwise notified.
Code blue Dec. 5, 2025 two hour delay. Two-hour delay for students and 10 month staff. 11 and 12 month staff may report one hour late unless otherwise notified.
AES students enjoyed their "Hokie for a Day" field trip at Virginia Tech. Students learned about potential fields of study, ate lunch in a dining hall, and toured athletic facilities.
5 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
Four AES students at the Hokie for a day field trip
Group of AES students sitting in an auditorium
AES students at the Hokie for a Day field trip at VT
VT student presenting to a group of AES students
Congratulations to our Seniors of the Month! These students were recognized at the December 2, School Board meeting.

Anna Kouns - AHS
Simon Chiao - BHS
Samuel Kamienski - CHS
Spencer Sisson - EMHS
Jasmyn Charlton - CHS (September)
5 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
AHS Senior of the Month Anna Kouns
BHS Senior of the Month Simon Chiao
CHS Senior of the Month Samuel Kamienski
EMHS Senior of the Month Spencer Sisson
CHS Senior of the month Jasmyn Charlton
On Tuesday, Dec. 2, all MCPS schools and buildings will open two hours late for students and 10 month employees. 11 and 12 month employees may report one hour late, unless notified otherwise. Code Blue.
5 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
Code blue Dec. 2, 2025 two hour delay. Two-hour delay for students and 10 month staff. 11 and 12 month staff may report one hour late unless otherwise notified.