I find it upsetting how every turn is met with mcps outwardly thumbing their noses at education.

This is so totally ridiculous, these will be wasted days with no value and teachers who had vacation plans that week are screwed.

Anonymous wrote:This has got to be one of the most ridiculous decisions no one is surprised

+1 in a series of many ridiculous decisions. It's just for show, and everyone knows it. Majority of HSers won't show up after Jun 12.

MCPS families want a 10 week summer. If people here were okay with a 9 week summer, we could have full days towards the end of the year.

Keep in mind that high schoolers (especially 10th and 11th graders who are taking lots of AP classes) are doing very little after AP exams are finished.

I have family in Loudoun county, and this is what their school district does.

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Anonymous wrote:Most interesting part: "We know this is a change and although it is not entirely unexpected, we also realize that families may have already made plans. We understand this."

Like they can't quite bring themselves to say we know many of you won't show up, and that's OK.

Makes sense. They can’t say the quiet part aloud but if the state wants a big show of number of days, that’s what they will get

How dare the state demand a certain number of instructional days

My kids will show up, but they're definitely getting shortchanged on their 180 days of education this year.

It's almost like we should build in more than 2 extra days into the calendar! What's the worst that can happen, we don't use them and the kids get some extra education?

We will not come on the June 16th and June 17th. My kids are in ES.

I feel like our high school usually just sends a message like "Hi guys, the school year has been extended to add the 16th and 17th. The 13th is a half day. The 16th is an orientation day for 8th graders so don't come. The 17th is a special day, are we open?, probably not so have a great evening, everyone!"

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Most interesting part: "We know this is a change and although it is not entirely unexpected, we also realize that families may have already made plans. We understand this."

Like they can't quite bring themselves to say we know many of you won't show up, and that's OK.

Makes sense. They can’t say the quiet part aloud but if the state wants a big show of number of days, that’s what they will get

How dare the state demand a certain number of instructional days

My kids will show up, but they're definitely getting shortchanged on their 180 days of education this year.

This has got to be one of the most ridiculous decisions no one is surprised

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Most interesting part: "We know this is a change and although it is not entirely unexpected, we also realize that families may have already made plans. We understand this."

Like they can't quite bring themselves to say we know many of you won't show up, and that's OK.

Makes sense. They can’t say the quiet part aloud but if the state wants a big show of number of days, that’s what they will get

How dare the state demand a certain number of instructional days

Anonymous wrote:Most interesting part: "We know this is a change and although it is not entirely unexpected, we also realize that families may have already made plans. We understand this."

Like they can't quite bring themselves to say we know many of you won't show up, and that's OK.

Makes sense. They can’t say the quiet part aloud but if the state wants a big show of number of days, that’s what they will get

Anonymous wrote:LOL three half-days at the end of the year? Who is MCPS expecting to show up for that?

Teachers.

Most interesting part: "We know this is a change and although it is not entirely unexpected, we also realize that families may have already made plans. We understand this."

Like they can't quite bring themselves to say we know many of you won't show up, and that's OK.

LOL three half-days at the end of the year? Who is MCPS expecting to show up for that?

Just received the email:

Dear MCPS Community,

It is great to see that spring has sprung and the thermostat is rising. It is hard to believe that just a few weeks ago, our community navigated some significant snow, ice, and freezing temperatures. The result of that weather meant several closures, delays, and cancellations of extracurricular activities. Certainly a frustrating time for students, staff, and families alike.

Due to four resulting closures, and to meet the state's requirement of 180 days of instruction, the school year will now be extended to Tuesday, June 17, with the last three days of school designated as early release days. This schedule will allow our staff important time to complete end-of-year work.

As a reminder: schools and offices were closed on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 and Wednesday, Feb. 12. The 2024–2025 MCPS school calendar includes 182 instructional days, two more than the state of Maryland's minimum requirement of 180. As a result, the closures on Jan. 6 and Jan. 7 will not affect the school calendar. As previously announced, with the closure on Jan. 8 the school year was extended to June 16 leaving one more make-up day as a result of the closure on Feb. 12. Montgomery County Public Schools petitioned the Maryland State Department of Education to waive a requirement to make up the remaining day, but the request was denied.

Therefore, the last day of school will now be Tuesday, June 17, with Friday, June 13, Monday, June 16, and Tuesday, June 17 all being early release days for students. This important change is to help accommodate staff schedules and end-of-semester grade reporting and professional development requirements in the final days of the school year. The final day for both students and educators is now Tuesday, June. 17. To assist with an efficient close to the school year, we ask that late make-up work be submitted to teachers no later than Friday, June 13. We know this is a change and although it is not entirely unexpected, we also realize that families may have already made plans. We understand this.

Spring break is next week; enjoy this time to relax, recharge, and spend time with friends and family.

Montgomery County Public Schools