Are the wealthy leaving MCPS?

[Anonymous]

It sure seems like many affluent in Bethesda/ Potomac, Chevy Chase are exiting MCPS in droves. Has anyone else observed this happening?

[Anonymous]

No

[Anonymous]

Yes. Schools are a total fail.

[Anonymous]

As someone who works in private…yes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It sure seems like many affluent in Bethesda/ Potomac, Chevy Chase are exiting MCPS in droves. Has anyone else observed this happening?

There's no evidence to support this. People seem to be happy with the exception of a few far-right posters that like to stir up trouble.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It sure seems like many affluent in Bethesda/ Potomac, Chevy Chase are exiting MCPS in droves. Has anyone else observed this happening?

There's no evidence to support this. People seem to be happy with the exception of a few far-right posters that like to stir up trouble.

BINGO!!!

[Anonymous]

It’s plainly true that many people with the means left MCPS over the last two years in the wealthiest clusters. Out neighborhood pre pandemic was like 30-40% private. Now it is closer to 70%. Most that made the switch aren’t coming back. So definitely fewer wealthy families using public in our neighborhood but it is not everyone by any means.

[Anonymous]

I don't know why any sane person would put down $2+ million on a house in MoCo rather than in Virginia (or even the District).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't know why any sane person would put down $2+ million on a house in MoCo rather than in Virginia (or even the District).

This.

You can deny it all you want, but it’s clear that MCPS is a failing school system. It’s failing our students and many staff will argue that Central Office is even failing to support our teachers. Morale is low and there seems to be no improvement to come.

[Anonymous]

Purely anecdotal but when I first moved to DC in the 1990s, DC privates were a natural progression for kids coming out of a certain set of DCPS elementary schools. It was actually rather clubby. Now, it's a much more difficult path as the demand has increased, both in terms of larger DCPS elementary/middle school population in those schools and competition from MD and VA applicants.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't know why any sane person would put down $2+ million on a house in MoCo rather than in Virginia (or even the District).

This.

You can deny it all you want, but it’s clear that MCPS is a failing school system. It’s failing our students and many staff will argue that Central Office is even failing to support our teachers. Morale is low and there seems to be no improvement to come.

How do you know it’s any better in Virginia or DC??? Give me a break. MCPS is fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't know why any sane person would put down $2+ million on a house in MoCo rather than in Virginia (or even the District).

Muff and I were just talking about this over virgin bellinis whilst Trip and Chumbles took Trip's boat out (boys and their toys) and we agreed that the real problem is, Maryland doesn't have enough palladium windows. Additionally, its supply of fake French Chateaux which are over 7,000 square feet is quite limited. I mean, it isn't like we are one of those *new* families from Kunming or Dubai or Chennai, but we still like a certain amount of space. I have my craft room, and Chumbles likes his man cave. He's becoming a fantastic craft brewer, did I tell you? Plus, think of the children.

Oh, wait. Where are the children? Let me text their au pairs. Give me a moment.

Right. Where were we? Ah yes. The rich are fleeing Montgomery County. Indeed. I almost joined the caravan heading toward the Chain Bridge yesterday, but it was so full of Range Rovers and I mean, really. There's such a thing as trying *too* hard. Like Louisa? You know Louisa? No, not Louisa M. Or Louisa P. Adult-Lousia--you know, thin, blonde, ponytail... From yoga... Right. The biracial one. Is she? I mean, I'm not sure. It's not like I could ask? So they actually chartered a helicopter to airlift the family out. Like something from Miss Saigon! Oh! I hope that wasn't offensive that I said Saigon. You're not...

Oh. Well, yes. I didn't think you were Vietnamese, but you know, it's so awkward to ask. I was just telling Chumbles the other day, we wouldn't have this kind of awkwardness in Virginia. And then he made this joke... Uh, maybe it's not appropriate. His family. *You* know. They practically invented the institution. Old money. Which institution? Uh, never mind. Where were we?

Where are those kids? Could you text your au pair? One of the problems of having such a big house! I hate this modern style. It was a Chumbles. He has such a flair.

In Virginia we can have a nice French Chateaux.I cannot wait.

[Anonymous]

No. They’re not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't know why any sane person would put down $2+ million on a house in MoCo rather than in Virginia (or even the District).

Muff and I were just talking about this over virgin bellinis whilst Trip and Chumbles took Trip's boat out (boys and their toys) and we agreed that the real problem is, Maryland doesn't have enough palladium windows. Additionally, its supply of fake French Chateaux which are over 7,000 square feet is quite limited. I mean, it isn't like we are one of those *new* families from Kunming or Dubai or Chennai, but we still like a certain amount of space. I have my craft room, and Chumbles likes his man cave. He's becoming a fantastic craft brewer, did I tell you? Plus, think of the children.

Oh, wait. Where are the children? Let me text their au pairs. Give me a moment.

Right. Where were we? Ah yes. The rich are fleeing Montgomery County. Indeed. I almost joined the caravan heading toward the Chain Bridge yesterday, but it was so full of Range Rovers and I mean, really. There's such a thing as trying *too* hard. Like Louisa? You know Louisa? No, not Louisa M. Or Louisa P. Adult-Lousia--you know, thin, blonde, ponytail... From yoga... Right. The biracial one. Is she? I mean, I'm not sure. It's not like I could ask? So they actually chartered a helicopter to airlift the family out. Like something from Miss Saigon! Oh! I hope that wasn't offensive that I said Saigon. You're not...

Oh. Well, yes. I didn't think you were Vietnamese, but you know, it's so awkward to ask. I was just telling Chumbles the other day, we wouldn't have this kind of awkwardness in Virginia. And then he made this joke... Uh, maybe it's not appropriate. His family. *You* know. They practically invented the institution. Old money. Which institution? Uh, never mind. Where were we?

Where are those kids? Could you text your au pair? One of the problems of having such a big house! I hate this modern style. It was a Chumbles. He has such a flair.

In Virginia we can have a nice French Chateaux.I cannot wait.

Series pilot, stat!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't know why any sane person would put down $2+ million on a house in MoCo rather than in Virginia (or even the District).

Muff and I were just talking about this over virgin bellinis whilst Trip and Chumbles took Trip's boat out (boys and their toys) and we agreed that the real problem is, Maryland doesn't have enough palladium windows. Additionally, its supply of fake French Chateaux which are over 7,000 square feet is quite limited. I mean, it isn't like we are one of those *new* families from Kunming or Dubai or Chennai, but we still like a certain amount of space. I have my craft room, and Chumbles likes his man cave. He's becoming a fantastic craft brewer, did I tell you? Plus, think of the children.

Oh, wait. Where are the children? Let me text their au pairs. Give me a moment.

Right. Where were we? Ah yes. The rich are fleeing Montgomery County. Indeed. I almost joined the caravan heading toward the Chain Bridge yesterday, but it was so full of Range Rovers and I mean, really. There's such a thing as trying *too* hard. Like Louisa? You know Louisa? No, not Louisa M. Or Louisa P. Adult-Lousia--you know, thin, blonde, ponytail... From yoga... Right. The biracial one. Is she? I mean, I'm not sure. It's not like I could ask? So they actually chartered a helicopter to airlift the family out. Like something from Miss Saigon! Oh! I hope that wasn't offensive that I said Saigon. You're not...

Oh. Well, yes. I didn't think you were Vietnamese, but you know, it's so awkward to ask. I was just telling Chumbles the other day, we wouldn't have this kind of awkwardness in Virginia. And then he made this joke... Uh, maybe it's not appropriate. His family. *You* know. They practically invented the institution. Old money. Which institution? Uh, never mind. Where were we?

Where are those kids? Could you text your au pair? One of the problems of having such a big house! I hate this modern style. It was a Chumbles. He has such a flair.

In Virginia we can have a nice French Chateaux.I cannot wait.

Series pilot, stat!

"Real Potomac Housewives of the Great Reset Diaspora."

A working title