Go to a Round 2 session
These sessions cover which criteria MCPS will use and how it will apply them. Families can attend any session, whatever their region. In-person sessions run 6:30–8:30 pm.
| Date | Where | Region or time |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual | 12–1 pm and 6–7 pm | |
| Herbert Hoover MS | Central | |
| Ridgeview MS | Central North | |
| Newport Mill MS | Southern | |
| Virtual | 12–1 pm | |
| Virtual | 12–1 pm | |
| Benjamin Banneker MS | Eastern | |
| Rocky Hill MS | Northern | |
| Parkland MS | Central South |
Write to the Board of Education
Say who you are and which school you're connected to, what immersion has meant for your family, and what you want the Board to do. A few honest sentences are enough.
What makes a comment count
- Start with what you're asking for, in one sentence.
- Name your program and school, such as “French immersion at Sligo Creek ES.”
- Tell one specific story about your child or your family.
- Use your own words. Our six asks are a starting point, not a script.
Reaches every Board member:
boe@mcpsmd.org
For written comments and testimony:
BOETestimony@mcpsmd.org
To speak at a hearing or Board meeting, watch for sign-up windows. They open for only a few days and slots are limited. See how public comment works
MCPS study calendar
MCPS dates can change, so check the study website before you plan around one.
- – Round 1 meetings and feedback form
- – Round 2 meetings on the criteriaThe most useful moment to influence how schools are judged.
- Early Superintendent's recommendationThe first time specific schools would be named.
- – Public hearings and written testimony
- Board of Education decides
- – Boundary studyNew elementary boundaries, plus affected middle schools.
- –30 school year Changes take effect