Parents and guardians, now’s a great time to cross one important back-to-school task off your list! Returning student registration is now open. ✅

Complete registration to help ensure your student’s information is accurate and ready for the new school year.

Get started: https://www.mcps.org/o/mcps/page/returning-student-registration
3 months ago, Becca Ploch
Montgomery County Public Schools announcement: Returning student registration is now open, with school-themed illustrations including a pencil, books, and an apple.
Summer is a great opportunity to rest, recharge, and make time for your wellbeing! Consider these simple ways to support a healthy summer routine:

➡️ Drink plenty of water throughout the day
➡️ Spend time outdoors and enjoy the fresh air
➡️ Step away from screens and make time to unplug

We wish everyone a safe, healthy, and restful summer, and we look forward to welcoming you back for the 2026-27 school year! 😎
3 months ago, Becca Ploch
Montgomery County Public Schools summer recharge reminder encouraging students to drink water, spend time outdoors, and unplug from screens, with colorful summer-themed illustrations.

Christiansburg High School is on the lookout for an incredible School Counselor to join the team! Visit https://montgomerycounty.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5421787 to apply.

3 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
Job hiring graphic on a gold background with large dark blue text reading "We Are Hiring" at the top. Below, white text lists the position: "School Counselor" at "Christiansburg High School" with a salary range of "$57,003.86 - $87,325.91". The Christiansburg High School Blue Demon trident logo sits at the bottom center, with the MCPS logo in the bottom right corner.

A new school year is right around the corner, and Transition Day is less than a month away! 📚

On Monday, August 10, incoming pre-k, kindergarten, 6th grade, 9th grade, and Christiansburg Elementary School 3rd grade students will get an early start by meeting teachers, exploring their new school, and learning what to expect before classes begin.

We look forward to welcoming students and helping them start the year with confidence! 💫

3 months ago, Becca Ploch
Montgomery County Public Schools Transition Day flyer for Monday, August 10. Incoming pre-K, kindergarten, 6th and 9th graders, plus 3rd graders at Christiansburg Elementary, can meet teachers, explore their new school, and learn what to expect before classes begin.
From neighborhood walks to family road trips and backyard adventures, summer offers countless opportunities to learn, explore, and create memories together. 😎

We would love to hear how you're making the most of the season. Share your favorite summer moments in the comments!
3 months ago, Becca Ploch
Montgomery County Public Schools asks to share summer moments with a bright summer colored pool design.

Montgomery County Public Schools is pleased to announce Dr. Cheryl Burrell-Graves as the next principal of Harding Avenue Elementary School! 🎉

Dr. Burrell-Graves brings more than 20 years of experience serving students, staff, and families. Her experience includes serving as assistant principal at Auburn Middle School, Christiansburg Elementary School, and Christiansburg Middle School, as well as seven years as a teacher at Auburn Middle School.

We are excited for Dr. Burrell-Graves as she steps into this new role and look forward to all she will accomplish as the leader of the Purple Panthers. 💜

3 months ago, Maura Bellew
Leadership announcement graphic for Montgomery County Public Schools naming Dr. Cheryl Burrell-Graves principal of Harding Avenue Elementary School.

The Montgomery County School Board will hold a special session on Tuesday, July 14, at 6:30pm.

The meeting is open to the public and will take place at the Montgomery County School Board Office (750 Imperial St., Christiansburg)

Find board meeting agendas and other information at https://www.mcps.org/page/school-board.

An audio-only live stream will be available at: https://www.youtube.com/@mcpsva

3 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools announcement for "Special Session" school board meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
We are proud to celebrate our very own Dr. Rygas, who was honored with the School Bell Award at the Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals (VAESP) Conference. 🌟

The School Bell Award is a prestigious recognition presented by VAESP to celebrate outstanding school leaders for their contributions to their school, their division, and the field of education.

Congratulations, Dr. Rygas! 🎉
4 months ago, Becca Ploch
Montgomery County Public Schools congratulates Dr. Kim Rygas on receiving the School Bell Award from the Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals.
🌍🤖 Global connections through robotics! Today, Blacksburg High School welcomed visitors from Anguilla, including 8th-12th grade students, coaches from the Anguillian Robotics Association, and government officials.

Our MCPS robotics Team 401 and Virginia Tech Engineering Education staff hosted the group to demo our robots, share ideas, and explore new ways to enhance STEAM education both here at home and in Anguilla. Thank you to everyone who made this incredible cross-cultural exchange possible!
4 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
A wide-angle, full group photograph taken from a distance, showing a diverse gathering of approximately 18 students and mentors standing on a long teal runner carpet that extends from the foreground back into a large, open-plan school robotics or shop classroom. They are lined up behind a large, custom-built industrial competition robot with "401" on its blue bumper. Several members hold bright yellow game balls. The room features high ceilings, exposed ventilation pipes, bright overhead fluorescent lighting, and is filled with other large machines, workbenches stacked with tools and parts, an orange crate, and other smaller robotics equipment, including another smaller robot on the left.
A diverse group of students and mentors gather in a workshop around a custom competition robot during a demonstration.
Students and mentors outdoors around a table as a young student uses a laptop and controller to operate a robotics demonstration.
Supporting student and family wellbeing is a year-round priority. 🧡

If you are looking for mental health resources, Montgomery County Public Schools has compiled helpful information for families in one convenient location on our website.

To learn more about MCPS mental health initiatives, visit: https://www.mcps.org/page/mental-health
4 months ago, Becca Ploch
Montgomery County Public Schools mental health resources page displayed on a laptop, highlighting student, family, and employee support services.
What’s on your summer reading list? Whether it’s a classic, a new release, or a favorite series, we’d love to know! 📚☀️

Share your top picks in the comments and help others discover their next great read.
4 months ago, Becca Ploch
Montgomery County Public Schools asks families to share what’s on their summer reading list.
Montgomery County Public Schools is pleased to announce Kristyn Cabler as the next principal of Price's Fork Elementary School! 🎉

She brings nearly 20 years of experience serving students, staff, and families across the division. Her experience includes serving as assistant principal at Price's Fork Elementary, an instructional coach with MCPS, and a 4th grade teacher at Christiansburg Elementary School.

We are excited to congratulate Mrs. Cabler on this well-deserved opportunity and welcome her as the new leader of the Pumas! 🐾
4 months ago, Maura Bellew
Leadership announcement from Montgomery County Public Schools naming Kristyn Cabler principal of Price's Fork Elementary School, with professional headshot.
Returning student registration is now open for the 2026-27 school year! Families can complete the registration process online to help us prepare for a great year ahead. 👍

To get started, visit https://www.mcps.org/page/returning-student-registration.
4 months ago, Becca Ploch
Returning student registration is now open for Montgomery County Public Schools. Complete the registration process online.
We’re wishing everyone in our MCPS community a safe and fun Fourth of July! 🇺🇲
4 months ago, Becca Ploch
Happy 4th of July message in red and teal lettering on a vintage-style patriotic background with stars, fireworks, and Montgomery County Public Schools logo.

REMINDER: Families can continue to take advantage of SUN Meal Kits this summer! 😎

Each weekly kit includes seven breakfasts and seven lunches to help keep children nourished while school is out.

Meal kits are available for pickup on Mondays through August 3 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at Shawsville Middle School, Belview Elementary School, and Belmont Christian Church.

4 months ago, Becca Ploch
Reminder from Montgomery County Public Schools that SUN Meal Kits are available through the Summer Feeding Programs. Families can pick up meal kits Mondays through August 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for children during summer break.

Starting at a new school can bring a lot of excitement—and a few questions, too. That's why Montgomery County Public Schools is launching its first Transition Day on Monday, August 10! 🏫

Incoming pre-k, kindergarten, 6th grade, 9th grade, and Christiansburg Elementary School 3rd grade students will have an opportunity to meet teachers, explore their new school, learn routines, and get comfortable before the rest of the student body arrives.

Families will receive additional information from their schools in the coming weeks. 💻

4 months ago, Becca Ploch
MCPS Transition Day flyer: Monday, August 10. Incoming pre-K, kindergarten, 3rd (Christiansburg Elementary), 6th, and 9th graders meet teachers, explore their new school, and learn routines.
Summer is the perfect time to get outside, stay active, and make the most of the sunshine! ☀️

What are you doing to stay active and enjoy the outdoors this summer? Share your favorite activities in the comments! 👇
4 months ago, Becca Ploch
Summer-themed Montgomery County Public Schools graphic asks, “What are you doing to stay active and enjoy the outdoors this summer?” with a beach scene, umbrella, and beach ball.
Christiansburg High School is looking for dedicated, passionate professionals to join the Blue Demon family for the upcoming school year. We have two incredible leadership and educator opportunities open right now!

Assistant Principal - https://montgomerycounty.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5421830

Agriculture Education Teacher - https://montgomerycounty.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5706198
4 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
A gold-colored job posting graphic for Christiansburg High School with the large blue text "We Are Hiring" at the top. Below, white text reads "Assistant Principal, Christiansburg High School" followed by the salary range "$86,320 to $162,305". The school's blue and white circular trident logo featuring the words "Respectful, Responsible, Connected, CHS" is centered at the bottom, alongside a small white Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) logo in the bottom right corner.
A gold-colored job posting graphic for Christiansburg High School with the large blue text "We Are Hiring" at the top. Below, white text reads "Agriculture Education Teacher, Christiansburg High School" followed by the salary range "$56,583.45 - $91,337.06". The school's blue and white circular trident logo featuring the words "Respectful, Responsible, Connected, CHS" is centered at the bottom, alongside a small white Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) logo in the bottom right corner.
We are looking for a dedicated Hearing Specialist to join the MCPS team! If you are passionate about supporting student success and helping every child thrive, we want to hear from you.

💼 Position: Hearing Specialist
💰 Salary Range: $53,889.00 - $87,325.91

4 months ago, Montgomery County Public Schools
A square graphic with a textured green chalkboard background. Large, bold white text reads "We Are Hiring," followed by "Hearing Specialist" and a salary range of "$53,889.00 - $87,325.91." On a wooden ledge at the bottom left sits a red and orange apple resting on a chalkboard eraser. A small piece of white chalk sits on the bottom right. In the bottom right corner is a white logo featuring a silhouette of a person in a graduation cap with the vertical text "MCPS."
REMINDER: The MCPS District office is closed today and tomorrow in recognition of Juneteenth. The district office will re-open on Monday, June 22.
4 months ago, Maura Bellew
Montgomery County Public Schools graphic explaining the District Office is closed June 18–19, 2026; will reopen Monday, June 22.