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MCPS Asks Families To Help Shape Future School Calendars

Montgomery County students, parents and residents can weigh in on calendar priorities for the next two school years through a new survey.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — While the second week of school may have just wrapped up, preparations for the next two school years are already underway.

Looking to the 2027-28 and 2028-29 school years, Montgomery County school administrators are asking students, parents, guardians, staffers, and community residents to give their feedback on calendar priorities.

Related: New MCPS Policies Take Effect For 2026-2027 School Year

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The six-question survey specifically asks individuals to weigh in on the following topics:

  • How early release days should be handled for the Thanksgiving holiday
  • Whether MCPS should begin adopting two-year calendars instead of its current one-year policy
  • What MCPS families believe should be prioritized for the school calendar development process

"Your feedback is critical to the process," an MCPS announcement states.

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Residents will have the chance to submit their responses until Sept. 20, when the survey officially closes.

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