Dr. Newman's Update on Graduation and PreK-11 Instruction

March 24, 2020

MCPS Staff, Parents and Guardians: As I shared with you yesterday, the decision to close schools for the remainder of the school year will certainly impact how we deliver instruction going forward.  I will take this time to share information we received from the State, as well as information regarding MCPS operations of immediate concern. More

Dr. Newman's Update Regarding Closure for Remainder of Year

March 23, 2020

MCPS Family, As you are now aware, Governor Ralph Northam has announced that Virginia schools will be closed for the remainder of this school year due to the impact of the coronavirus. We know the tremendous challenge this causes for our families and the impact it may have on our students. As your superintendent, my heart goes out to our entire school community, however, I understand that state officials felt this is necessary to decrease the spread of the virus.

This announcement leads to a lot of questions, many of which we are not ready to answer at this time. Within 24 hours, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) will be providing school divisions guidance on expectations for continued teaching and learning, graduation requirements for the class of 2020, and the issuing of standard and verified credits.  We will share that information with you tomorrow. Read More

Governor Closes Schools for the Remainder of the School Year

March 23, 2020

Governor Ralph Northam has announced that all Virginia K-12 schools are to remain closed for the rest of this school year. The state has indicated they will provide guidance regarding graduation, grades, and continuity of learning over the next 24 hours. As we receive the directives, we will share more detailed information with you through email, phone messages, division web sites, and social media.