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Elaine W. Cabin John Middle School Ashley B. Cabin John Middle School Diezel D. Cabin John Middle School Olivis S. Richard Montgomery High School Sophie L. Richard Montgomery High School Owen F. Cabin John Middle School SCHOOL YEAR MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS2021–2022 • ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 2021–2022 Traditional School Calendar Montgomery County Public Schools 2021–2022 Innovative School Year Calendar Montgomery County Public Schools 2021 2021 July 5 Independence Day (observed)—Schools and offices closed July–August Professional days for teachers, schedule TBD July 5 Independence Day (observed)—Schools and offices closed August 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 Professional days for teachers July 12 First day of school for students August 30 First day of school for students July 30 Early release day for students September 6 Labor Day—Schools and offices closed August 20 Early release day for students August 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 No school for students and teachers September 7 No school for students and teachers September 6 Labor Day—Schools and offices closed September 16 No school for students and teachers September 7 No school for students and teachers September 10 Early release day for students October 8 Early release day for students September 16 No school for students and teachers November 4 Professional day for teachers; no school for students; end of quarter planning October 7 and 8 Early release days for students November 22, 23, 24 Early release days for students October 11 Early release day for students October 29 Early release day for students November 25 and 26 Thanksgiving—Schools and offices closed November 4 Professional day for teachers; no school for students; end of quarter planning December 23 No school for students and teachers November 22, 23 and 24 Early release days for students Winter Break—No school for students and teachers; November 25 and 26 Thanksgiving—Schools and offices closed December 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 Offices closed December 24 and 31 (New Year's Day observation) December 10 Early release day for students 2022 December 22 Early release day for students December 23 No school for students and teachers January 17 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—Schools and offices closed Winter Break—No school for students and teachers; December 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 24 Professional day for teachers; no school for students; end of quarter planning Offices closed December 24 and 31 (New Year's Day observation) February 1 Professional day for teachers; no school for students 2022 January 17 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—Schools and offices closed February 21 Presidents' Day—Schools and offices closed January 24 Professional day for teachers; no school for students; end of quarter planning March 11 Early release day for students February 1 Professional day for teachers; no school for students April 1 Professional day for teachers; no school for students; end of quarter planning February 7 Early release day for students February 21 Presidents' Day—Schools and offices closed Spring Break—No school for students and teachers; April 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18 March 11 Early release day for students Offices closed April 15 and 18 March 14 Early release day for students May 2 Professional day for teachers; no school for students March 25 Early release day for students May 30 Memorial Day—Schools and offices closed April 1 Professional day for teachers; no school for students; end of quarter planning April 8 Early release day for students June 15 Last day of school for students; early release day for students Spring Break—No school for students and teachers; April 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18 June 16 Professional day for teachers Offices closed April 15 and 18 May 2 Professional day for teachers; no school for students If the school year is disrupted by emergencies and schools are closed three or more days, dates identified as possible make-up instructional days include: November 4, 2021; January 24, February 1, April 1, April 11, April 12, May 2, May 27 Early release day for students June 16, June 17, June 20, June 21 and June 22 in 2022. May 30 Memorial Day—Schools and offices closed * This list of dates does not apply to Roscoe R. Nix Elementary School and Arcola Elementary School, which June 13 Last day of school for students; early release day for students will follow the 2021-2022 Innovative School Year Calendar. June 14 Professional day for teachers Adopted: 3/23/21 If the school year is disrupted by emergencies and schools are closed three or more days, dates identified as possible make-up instructional days include: November 4, 2021; January 24, February 1, April 1, April 11, April 12, May 2, June 14, June 16, June 17, June 20 and June 21 in 2022. * This list of dates applies only to Roscoe R. Nix Elementary School and Arcola Elementary School. Adopted 3/23/21 WELCOME TO THE 2021–2022 SCHOOL YEAR! Thank you for your patience and understanding as we worked to get the most accurate and up-to-date meeting and event information for this school year. This has been no easy task as we have begun returning to normalcy after a year of adversity and adjustments. We hope that you find this year’s Comprehensive Staff Calendar useful. As always, the staff calendar is packed with important dates to remember and systemwide information. Please note that dates, times and information contained in this calendar are subject to change without notice. This year’s calendar again has the combined dates for Traditional Calendar Schools, as well as the two Innovative Calendar Schools (Arcola and Roscoe R. Nix elementary schools). Dates and events that apply to only traditional calendar schools are denoted with [TRADITIONAL CALENDAR SCHOOLS ONLY]. Dates and events that apply only to Arcola and Nix are denoted with [INNOVATIVE CALENDAR SCHOOLS ONLY]. An interactive version of this calendar also can be found online through the MCPS calendar tool. The tool is customizable and users are able to “build their own calendar” based on select categories. You can view the days schools are open and closed, Board of Education meetings, fine arts events, cultural and religious holidays, and much more. The calendar can be displayed by month or up to 12 months at a time. You can download it on your computer or mobile device in iCal format to Outlook or other calendar programs. The calendar can be accessed from the main MCPS homepage or directly at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/calendar/. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Ms. Brenda Wolff Ms. Karla Silvestre Dr. Judith Docca Mrs. Shebra L. Evans Ms. Lynne Harris Mrs. Patricia O’Neill Mrs. Rebecca Smondrowski Ms. Hana O’Looney President Vice President Student Member ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ THURSDAY, JULY 1 . 5 P.M. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5. .11 A.M. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28. 7 P.M. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16. 6 P.M. Swearing-In of Student Board Member Business Meeting Meeting with MCCPTA Board of Education Facilities and ▲ ▲ ▲ Boundaries Hearing THURSDAY, JULY 15 . .NOON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20. 7 P.M. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2. .6 P.M. ▲ Business Meeting Meeting with MCAAP Board of Education Facilities and THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18. TBD ▲ ▲ Meeting with the Montgomery TUESDAY, JULY 27. 1 P.M. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21. 7 P.M. Boundaries Hearing ▲ County Delegation THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4. 6 P.M. Business Meeting Meeting with MCEA ▲ ▲ ▲ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18. 5:30 P.M. TUESDAY, AUGUST 24. NOON MONDAY, OCTOBER 25 . 10 A.M. Board of Education Facilities and Boundaries Hearing Board of Education Facilities and Business Meeting Board of Education Facilities and ▲ Boundaries Decisions ▲ MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8. .6 P.M. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 . 11 A.M. Boundaries Presentation and Work Session ▲ ▲ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2. 9 A.M. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26 . 3:30 P.M. Board of Education Facilities and Business Meeting Boundaries Hearing Board of Education Election of ▲ 2021 Business Meeting (including CIP ▲ Officers TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21. .3:30 P.M. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9. NOON Work Session) ▲ Business Meeting ▲ Business Meeting (including CIP THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2. NOON ▲ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28. 10 A.M. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 . 7 P.M. Work Session) Business Meeting ▲ Board of Education Facilities and ▲ Meeting with SEIU Local 500 Boundaries Work Session THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11. .10 A.M. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15. .6 P.M. Board of Education Facilities and Meeting with Student Leaders Boundaries Work Session Note: Meeting times are subject to change. See monthly calendar listings for snow dates. ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ MONDAY, JANUARY 10 . 6 P.M. TUESDAY, JANUARY 25 . 10 A.M. TUESDAY, MARCH 15. 10 A.M. TUESDAY, MAY 10. .11 A.M. Board of Education Operating Budget Board of Education Operating Budget Board of Education Spring Facilities Business Meeting Hearing Work Session ▲ and Boundaries Work Session THURSDAY, MAY 26. 3:30 P.M. ▲ ▲ ▲ TUESDAY, JANUARY 11 . 10 A.M. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 . 11 A.M. MONDAY, MARCH 21. 6 P.M. Business Meeting Board of Education Operating Budget Business Meeting (Tentative adoption of ▲ Board of Education Spring Facilities TUESDAY, JUNE 7. .11 A.M. Work Session the Recommended Operating Budget) and Boundaries Hearing (if needed) ▲ ▲ ▲ Business Meeting (including Final THURSDAY, JANUARY 13 . NOON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24 . 3:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 . 6 P.M. Budget Decision) Business Meeting Business Meeting (including Spring ▲ Meeting with Student Leaders TUESDAY, JUNE 28 . 3:30 P.M. ▲ Facilities and Boundaries Presentation) ▲ TUESDAY, JANUARY 18 . 6 P.M. THURSDAY, MARCH 24 . 3:30 P.M. ▲ Business Meeting Board of Education Operating Budget TUESDAY, MARCH 8 . 11 A.M. Business Meeting (including Spring 2022 Hearing Business Meeting Facilities and Boundaries Decisions) ▲ ▲ ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19. .10 A.M. THURSDAY, MARCH 10 .
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