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Official news and announcements from Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia. #WeAreMCPS

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MCPS
4 years
For the bus drivers and aides who are out delivering meals today. You are appreciated! #ThisisMCPS
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MCPS
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The Class of 2020 will graduate on Saturday, May 30, at Virginia Tech in the cage parking lot. We can’t wait to celebrate the Class of 2020 and all of their accomplishments. 🎉🎓
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MCPS
5 years
MCPS has adopted a new school uniform policy. Effective immediately, all students are required to wear khaki pants, a button up shirt, a "Dr. Miear" bow tie, and a sweater vest that reads "April Fools" on the back. #gotcha #AprilFoolsDay
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MCPS
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We are pressing pause this weekend. We've assigned the entire division the same homework assignment - Take time to enjoy your family. Feel free to share your photos or memories with us! #ThisisMCPS
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MCPS
4 years
There is rain in the forecast today and we realized our food loading zone at BHS isn't covered. Many thanks to McCoy Funeral Home for donating tents to keep the workers and food dry for our meal delivery service. We are proud to be a part of this amazing community.
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MCPS
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Congratulations to Adam Simpson, who was named the new principal at BHS starting in July! For more information, please visit:
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MCPS
5 years
At Blacksburg High School for a surprise announcement. Congratulations Katherine Lynde, MCPS Teacher of the Year! #ThisisMCPS
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MCPS
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MCPS was announced as one of the best communities for music education! This is the 14th year that we have received this award. Thank you to the music educators across the district who encourage every student to develop their own connection with music. #ThisisMCPS
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MCPS
4 years
The picture says it all. 43% of our student population was served today. Meal deliveries will continue throughout the closure. Look up your bus stop online at . #ThisisMCPS
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MCPS
4 years
First lunches. Then chromebooks. Now, library book delivery! The first run of library books for students will happen on Tuesday via the meal delivery bus. Find out more information or have your student fill out their library request at . @MarkMiear
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MCPS
4 years
Stocked up and ready to roll. Meal delivery starts now. Getting to the first stops by 11am.
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MCPS
6 years
Kathy O'Dell from @CMSGoBlue received the highest award for math and science teachers in the country. Congratulations Kathy!!
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MCPS
4 years
Mailed packets for students in grades PK-2 are headed out today! They should be in your mailboxes this weekend. Our teachers put a lot of work into creating engaging and relevant content that is accessible for all of their students.
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A quick overview of the Reopening decisions made by the School Board tonight. The first day of school will be on Tuesday, September 8. Student schedules will be as publicized - elementary students attending half-day and secondary students attending on rotating AM/PM half days.
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MCPS
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This is NOT a drill! It's a Code 4 Snow Day! MCPS is closed on Wednesday, March 21. Employee Code 4. This snow day post is sponsored by your locally owned and operated Domino's. Order online tonight and get that pizza delivered tomorrow. 🍕
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MCPS
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. @WDBJ7 hopped on a meal delivery bus today. See what it's like to help students get their meals from a school bus! We love how much these staffers love their jobs! ❤️
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6 Days Until the First Day of School....and All Meals Will be Free! The USDA extended the summer feeding program through December 31. Students will not have to enter their student ID and no student will need to pay for a meal when at school.
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MCPS
7 years
It's official - our last day of school will be Wednesday, May 24. @MarkMiear
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MCPS
5 years
THANK YOU!!! @CHSBlueDemons WON! They will perform with Foreigner on September 26 at Elmwood Park in Roanoke. They will sing the song "I Want To Know What Love Is" with Foreigner. Want to see CHS perform? It's not to late to buy your tickets to the show.
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6 years
The last day of school for the 2017-18 school year will be May 25, 2018!
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MCPS
3 years
Congratulations to Amber Pogue from @BburgHSBruins She is the MCPS Teacher of the Year! Superintendent @MarkMiear and Principal Guylene Wood-Setzer surprised Ms. Pogue with the news in her classroom this morning! #ThisisMCPS
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MCPS
4 years
Comcast has opened free Xfinity wifi hotspots nationwide. Anyone, not just Comcast customers, will be able to access the internet via these hotspots. Comcast is also providing 60 days of free internet service to low income homes.
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We are pleased to report that all buses arrived at school safely this morning. THANK YOU to our facilities and custodial staff who made sure that our parking lots and sidewalks were safe for students. Thank you @VaDOT for your work to clear the roads for our buses. @MarkMiear
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MCPS
4 years
Congratulations to Katie Marchesi from @AESstars ! She is the MCPS Teacher of the Year! Superintendent @MarkMiear surprised Ms. Marchesi with this news during the AES virtual faculty meeting today!
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MCPS
8 years
All MCPS schools are closed for Monday, January 9. Employee Code 3.
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4 years
Our nutrition staff worked throughout the weekend to get meals ready for today's food delivery. This team is dedicated to feeding kids. We're excited about our first food delivery to students today.
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MCPS
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MCPS is closed on Wednesday, January 17. Employee Code 3 - 12 month employees should report at 11 a.m. This snow day post is sponsored by your locally owned and operated Domino's. 🍕
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MCPS
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The community support for our bus drivers and aides who are delivering meals is amazing. The crew is getting so much community support today!! Thank you! #ThisisMCPS
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MCPS
4 years
The amazing crew with Christiansburg Parks and Rec adds the banners and raises the stage for tomorrow’s graduation ceremonies. #MCPSgrad2020
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MCPS
4 years
Today, Governor Northam announced that all Virginia schools will remain closed through the end of the school year. MCPS will continue to post updates as they are available at .
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MCPS
6 years
Congratulations to the MCPS Teacher of the Year, Emily Redding @ms_redding ! Math teacher at @CHSBlueDemons !
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MCPS
6 years
Snow Day Tomorrow!!! MCPS is closed on Monday, December 10. Employee Code 4. This Snow Day post is sponsored by your locally owned and operated Dominos. 🍕🍕🍕 #SnowDay
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MCPS
4 years
Details about our Meal Delivery Program are available here. Find your bus stop location and normal pick up time at . Remember, meal delivery will be about 4 hours later than the normal pickup time.
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MCPS
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MCPS will return to half-day in-person instruction on 4 days each week (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri) for all in-person students beginning Sep 28. Remote and virtual students keep their current schedule. This returns MCPS to Phase III, Level 2. More info:
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MCPS
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New schedule. New routines. New friends. Today was the Second First Day in MCPS while we moved to full-day learning for all students (whether in-person or online). Thank you to our amazing staff for all the work that went into this transition!
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MCPS
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We are excited to announce our summer meal delivery program. Beginning May 26, delivery will occur to homes once each week. Students will receive 5 meals at that time.
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MCPS
4 years
Face Coverings are required to enter MCPS buildings. Face coverings should completely cover the nose and the mouth. Students are asked to wear face coverings at all times when in school. Families can start working with students on how to wear a face covering. #MCPSForward
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MCPS
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It was a memorable day at Lincoln Field when 2 MCPS drivers won in the National School Bus Driving Competition! Josh Simpkins (Auburn driver) won 1st place for small bus. Kathy Graham (Christiansburg driver) won 4th place for conventional bus. 🏆🏆 #StaffShoutout #ThisisMCPS
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MCPS
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The school schedule for next week is changing to allow for MCPS staff members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Each school will have a planned Inclement Weather Day next week (dates in thread).
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MCPS
5 years
Did you Know? MCPS doubled the recess time for elementary students this year, with students receiving time in AM and PM for play. Test scores went up! This time for unstructured play is critical in both brain & emotional development for our youngest learners. #ThisisMCPS
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MCPS
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February is #BlackHistoryMonth . We will celebrate the achievements of many important individuals who have shaped history. Each week, we will share photos from Christiansburg Institute. CI was a pillar of the African American community in MC and throughout VA. #ThisisMCPS
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MCPS
4 years
THANK YOU to all of our teachers! They stepped up in an amazing way when we transitions to remote learning for the rest of the year. They miss each and every one of their students. This week is Teacher Appreciation Week and we are proud to celebrate our teachers. #ThisisMCPS
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6 years
It's a Snow Day! MCPS is closed on Monday, March 12. Employee Code 4. ❄️ This snow day post is sponsored by your locally owned and operated Domino's. 🍕
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MCPS
6 years
Weather reports say roads may be a little slick in the morning. Our road crew is ready to get up at 3 a.m. They will head out and check roads to see if they are safe for our buses. Here's what happens behind the scenes when the weather says there might be ice or snow.
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MCPS
5 years
Nominee for Support Staff Employee of the Year, Pam DiIoia. Pam works in the front office at @CHSBlueDemons and helps keep the day running smoothly for students and teachers alike. Thanks for all that you do! #staffshoutout #ThisisMCPS
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MCPS
2 years
We learned this week that our superintendent, Dr. Mark Miear, was named the Virginia Region 6 Superintendent of the Year! Congratulations @markmiear ! He will submit his application for the Virginia Superintendent of the Year recognition.
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MCPS
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These are the faces of the history-making women's soccer team at @AuburnHSEagles They are the first women's soccer team at AHS to have an undefeated season (13-0). ⚽ 🏆 Keep it up to be the first undefeated state champions in school history. #ThisisMCPS
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. @MarkMiear and staff meet with @BlacksburgPD , @cburgpolice , and @VAMCSO to review school safety plans.
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MCPS
5 years
Jody Freeman was the youngest ninja at the American Ninja Warrior Atlanta City Finals. A 2018 graduate of MCPS (HAES, BMS, BHS), Jody had the entire crowd cheering for him as he competed. He might not have won the competition, but he won over the fans.
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MCPS
6 years
2018 Battle of the Burgs is TONIGHT! 🏈🏈🏈 Who do you think will win? Like for Christiansburg, repost or share for Blacksburg! 🚨🚨🚨 CHSBlueDemons 🆚 Blacksburg High 📍 BHS ⏰ 7:00
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MCPS
4 years
Hear from @MarkMiear about today's successful meal deliveries!!! This couldn't have happened without the hard work of our bus drivers and our aides!! Take a moment to thank them today! #ThisisMCPS
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MCPS
5 years
Congratulations to our newly named principals at @CMSGoBlue , @HardingAvenue , @MBESBears , and @AESstars ! Steven Sizemore will be at HAES, Micah Mefford will be at CMS, Marcia Settle will be at MBES, and Kim Rygas will be at AES.
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MCPS
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. @EMHSMustangs was the home of the Bear, not the mustang, today. 🐻
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Eastern Montgomery High School
6 years
Look who wanted to come to EMHS today.
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MCPS
3 years
MCPS will start school with universal masking for students while indoors. Staff must mask when in the presence of students. The School Board will review local health data again at their meeting on September 7.
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MCPS
6 years
Super Bowl? Puppy Bowl? Enjoy them both! MCPS is closed on Mon, Feb. 5 Employee Code 3. This snow day message is brought to you by your locally owned and operated @dominos . 🍕
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MCPS
5 years
Congratulations Kristen Crocker, @FBEFrogs Teacher of the Year! #staffshoutout #ThisisMCPS
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MCPS
4 years
ALL of our learners had a great first day of school. THANK YOU! #MCPSfirstday
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MCPS
5 years
Vickie McKenna was nominated for Support Staff Employee of the Year by @BburgHSBruins Ms. McKenna helps make sure that everything at BHS is running smoothly. Congratulations! #staffshoutout #ThisisMCPS
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MCPS
5 years
This week's #MCPSStaffShoutout is Mandi Steele from @CHSBlueDemons ! See the full nomination on our FB or Instagram pages. Nominate an MCPS staff member who has had a positive impact on your family - link in profile. #ThisisMCPS
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6 years
MCPS will be closed on Thursday, November 15. Employee Code 4. Severe weather codes - This snow day post is sponsored by your locally owned and operated Domino's. 🍕
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MCPS
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Delicious lunch provided by our new food services company, The Nutrition Group! A sample of the grab and go offerings that will be available during lunch this year. #mcpse3
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MCPS
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Our high schools brought excitement with drum lines and cheerleaders to lead the way to field day! 🥁📣 #mcpse3
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Congratulations to the MCPS Teacher of the Year! Katherine Lynde, English teacher at @BburgHSBruins was selected for the honor.
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MCPS
6 years
THANK YOU! We asked and you delivered! It was a record breaking year for our school supply drive. These supplies will be sorted and delivered to each school to help our students start the first day of school with the right tools.
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Schools in MCPS were de-segregated in 1967. Today we honor the successes of @cburginstitute with a curated display in the main lobby at @chsbluedemons . #BlackHistoryMonth #ThisisMCPS
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MCPS
7 years
Congratulations Glen Chilcote, the Elementary McGlothlin winner this year!
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MCPS
4 years
We have big dreams for student learning during the school closure. It takes a team to make things happen! #ThisisMCPS
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Mark Miear
4 years
Several @mcps_va employees are working today to put together the stamped envelopes for our K-2 grade teachers so they will have them when they arrive a Monday morning. We have an amazing staff in our central office!
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We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. Photo from @BburgHSBruins #MartinLutherKingDay #MotivationalMonday #ThisisMCPS
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MCPS
7 years
Carl Pauli, principal at @AuburnHSEagles , will be the new Director of Secondary Education for MCPS. Congratulations!
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MCPS
6 years
MCPS schools are closed on Monday, January 14. Employee Code 5. This ice day post is sponsored by your locally owned and operated Dominos. 🍕🍕🍕 #SnowDay #IceDay #ThisisMCPS
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MCPS
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Congratulations to David Hodge,2019 MCPS Support Staff Employee of the Year! Mr. Hodge is our custodial manager,working so that schools are clean, warm, and welcoming for students. His granddaughter, Anna, was excited to be a part of the celebration at @CburgPSPups ! #ThisisMCPS
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MCPS
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We are grateful for the work of our bus drivers and technicians! From @MarkMiear : Happy to report that all students have safely arrived to school. Thanks to our awesome bus drivers and technicians for arriving early to make sure buses were ready to go!
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Mark Miear
5 years
Hanging out at MY KIDS bus stop this morning! Have a great day everyone!
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MCPS
5 years
School starts back on Monday! It's time to wash coats, scarves, hats, books bags, etc., to limit the spread of germs. You can use disinfecting wipes to clean chromebooks, cell phones, binders, folders, and other items that can't be washed. Thanks for helping keep MCPS healthy!
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MCPS
8 years
Tony Deibler was announced as the new principal at @CHSBlueDemons ! Congratulations Mr. Deibler!
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MCPS
6 years
Our partnership with the Lions Club provides free swim lessons to all second grade students. Every elementary school participates.
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Suzanne Roberts
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Such a fun day with our second graders!!!! @GLELizards @mcps_va
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Turf is expected to go in next week at @CHSBlueDemons !
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MCPS
4 years
MCPS schools are closed to students from March 14 through March 27, 2020. School offices will be open on March 16 & 17. Parents can visit during this time to pick up items a student might have left in their classroom or to pick up a student's meds from the clinic (ID required).
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MCPS
5 years
Spring Break Reminder. Schools are closed April 17-22. Wed. and Thurs. are 12 month workdays.
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MCPS is closed tomorrow, 2/9. Employee Code 3.
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MCPS
8 years
Enjoy the summer!
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MCPS
4 years
More than 1,400 staff members received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in January. MCPS is adjusting the school schedule for these staff members to receive the booster vaccine. This schedule adjustment will be between February 15 and February 19.
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MCPS
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We are closed for Groundhog Day, February 2. Employee Code 3. This snow day message is brought to you by your locally owned and operated Domino's. 🍕
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MCPS
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We are excited about our new sponsor for Snow Day posts on FB and Twitter! Wondering if we'll get to launch this partnership tomorrow....
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MCPS
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These elementary teachers are new to MCPS this year! Welcome! We are happy you are here! #mcpse3
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MCPS
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It is School Lunch Hero Day! Our school nutrition workers are absolutely heroes as they work to make delicious and healthy meals that are delivered right to the doors of our students. Use the hashtag #MCPSlunchhero to thank our nutrition workers and meal delivery teams.
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MCPS
5 years
Wondering why our follower notifications were through the roof this morning and then saw the snowflakes outside. 👀 ❄️ No Brenda call today folks. #NotASnowDay
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MCPS
5 years
Congratulations to our newly selected principals for @BburgHSBruins and @EMHSMustangs ! Todd Lewis is named as the principal at @emhsmustangs . Tim Baynum is named as the principal at @BburgHSBruins . Both will start their new roles in July.
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Welcome to MCPS!!! These teachers are new to our middle and high schools. We know you're going to have a great first year in MCPS. #mcpse3
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MCPS
3 years
Dividers, Air Purifiers, Disinfectant, Face Shields, Hand Sanitizer. You name it - this crew has helped unload it and get it out to buildings. THANK YOU to our operations team for their hard work getting schools ready to hold more students at a single time. We appreciate you!
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MCPS
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MCPS is closed on Thurs, Jan 18. Employee Code 3 - 11 & 12 month employees should report at 11 a.m. This snow day post is sponsored by your locally owned and operated Domino's. 🍕
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MCPS
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When @MBESBears was built in 1962, the tile mural in the lobby depicted only students who were white. In 1963, 21 African-American families applied for their children to attend the school. MBES updated the tile murals to affirm that all children are welcome. #ThisisMCPS
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MCPS
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Congratulations Megan Hawley, @MBESBears Teacher of the Year! #staffshoutout #ThisisMCPS
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MCPS
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MCPS Schools and Offices are closed on Friday, December 13. Employee Code 4. Due to the threat of icy weather, MCPS schools and offices will be closed on Friday, December 13. View severe weather codes:
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MCPS
4 years
Leaders in our school division continue to meet to discuss concerns related to COVID-19 and how MCPS can best respond. View the latest updates online at . @markmiear
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MCPS
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We hope everyone had an enjoyable snow day today. Tomorrow is a two hour delay (Tues, March 13). Employee Code 2.
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MCPS
8 years
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all of our teachers! #mcpsva
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MCPS
8 years
Congratulations @BburgHSBruins !! State Championships are next week at William & Mary!
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Blacksburg High
8 years
Final Score: Blacksburg 26 Phoebus 12 The Blacksburg Bruins advance to the 3A State Final Championship Game! 🏈
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MCPS
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MCPS is closed on Wednesday, December 12. Employee Code 3. @VaDOT has advised us that they need time to address ice on rural roads & clear bus turnarounds so that buses can maneuver safely. This Snow Day post is sponsored by your locally owned and operated Dominos. 🍕🍕🍕
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MCPS
3 years
The sun hasn't risen yet, but our bus drivers have! We would like to say thank you to all of our bus drivers for safely transporting MCPS students to and from school every day. Reply with a thank you for your bus driver! #ThisisMCPS #NationalSchoolBusSafetyWeek
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MCPS
6 years
Elementary schools will have double recess time this year! Thanks to @WFXRnews and @ClayOstarly for telling this story.
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