All MCPS students must earn 75 SSL hours to graduate from high school. Middle school and high school students should continue earning SSL hours towards their SSL graduation requirement by engaging in SSL opportunities during the summer and the 2023-2024 school year. To learn more about upcoming in-person and virtual/remote SSL opportunities and the required SSL documentation, please click here.
Is your club or extracurricular activity planning something exciting for the upcoming school year? We want to hear about it! MCPS wants to showcase and broadcast the work of our student groups, activities, and clubs! If you want your club to be featured in the next monthly Student Post Newsletter that is sent out to all secondary MCPS students, please read more here.
Is your school a U.S. Certified Green School ? How is MCPS working to reduce their carbon footprint? Read more here to see if your school has been recognized and learn about the success of the annual Drive for Supplies program.
The Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT) and the Montgomery County Regional Student Government Association (MCR-SGA) are hosting a Public Service Announcement (PSA) competition centered on road safety. Quality entries are eligible for SSL hours and potential prizes. Read here to learn more and submit an entry.
Art Scholarship Opportunity for Seniors: Youth Art For Healing is seeking applications for the Matt Papirmeister Award. High school seniors interested in applying for this Award should read more here.
Great news: the 2024 Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS) application is now open! Every year, thousands of high school seniors eagerly await this chance to submit their original research to the nation’s oldest student STEM competition in the hopes of being named one of the scientific leaders of the future – and of winning the top prize of $250,000. To learn more read here.
Attention all MCPS Seniors! Are you interested in Government? Do you want to learn about the legislative process? Apply to 2024 Maryland General Assembly Page Program! To learn more about the program read more here.
Check out the Fall 2023 Edition of The Amplifier, Montgomery County’s Student Led Magazine! This edition, titled “The Teenager Turns 100, Volume 1: The Kids are Alright, Right?”, features contributions from over 20 MCPS high schools and the foreword is written by U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin.
The district is inviting all MCPS families to the Girls’ Summit on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Clarksburg High School. This event will provide informative workshops geared towards middle and high school girls on a variety of current topics. Join us for a chance to network, participate in fun activities, learn valuable skills and enjoy a fashion show presented by White House Black Market celebrating diverse body types. Read more here and to RSVP.
The Board of Education is seeking comments on proposed amendments to three policies: Policy ABC, Parent and Family Involvement Policy BLB, Rules of Procedure in Appeals and Hearings Policy IJA, School Counseling Programs and Services Read more about each Board policy and how to share your student voice on these policies.
Learn more about Bridge to Wellness! MCPS, in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services-Child, Family and Youth Services, provides the19 high schools without a Wellness Center with mental health, care management, an d youth development services. Read more here to learn what Bridge to Wellness services are available.
Join MoCo EmpowHER’s Fall Leadership Institute! Our mission is to foster a strong community of girls across the county so as to create a safe space to discuss sexual assault, sexism, and other gender-based discrimination. Over the course of three months, participants will attend bi-weekly workshops, both virtual and in-person, that will be centered around refining leadership skills. MoCo EmpowHER will also be hosting a College Prep Panel. Learn more on how to apply or attend here.