MCPS Makes Changes To School Calendar — Again

ROCKVILLE, MD — Montgomery County Public Schools is making changes to its current school year once again.

While the school year hasn't been extended, April 15 will no longer be a non-instructional day. Now, it'll be an early release day for students.

The district explained in a notice to parents that "the marking period will still end on April 14 but grade reporting will be delayed until April 20."

April 15 was originally scheduled to be a grading day for teachers.

The update was issued ahead of Monday's early dismissal that was prompted by severe storms moving into the region.

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MCPS' calendar year has undergone multiple changes in the last few months after being impacted by snow days, with the final day of school being pushed back to June 26 in order to meet state regulations.

The district also drew backlash earlier this year when it decided to use March 20, which marks Eid al-Fitr, as a makeup day. The decision was later reversed.

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Parents have also called for the school to build in more makeup days into the 2026-2027 school year to avoid having to extend the calendar.

The Maryland State Department of Education requires that public schools hold instruction for 180 days and a minimum of 1,080 hours within a 10-month period.

Legislation that could change the last day of school for students, effective immediately, is being considered by lawmakers.

The measure would allow the school district to meet a minimum number of instructional hours, a standard MCPS says it regularly meets every year. The legislation is before the Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee.