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MCPS Student Post Newsletter - October 2025 Edition

Student Service Learning Updates

Posted On October 01, 2025
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All MCPS students must earn 75 SSL hours to graduate from high school. Middle school and high school students should continue earning SSL hours towards their SSL graduation requirement by engaging in SSL opportunities during the 2025-2026 school year. To learn more about upcoming in-person and virtual/remote SSL opportunities and the required SSL documentation, please click here.

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MCPS Systemwide Athletics

Read here for important updates about the MCPS athletics program to include: registering for middle and high school winter sports, upcoming Montgomery County fall season championships, and learning about the Student Athlete Leadership Council.

Posted On January 01, 0001
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An Evening with Authors & Illustrators

Have you heard of the recent Supreme Court case involving books with LGBTQIA+ representation? Come join us for an evening with some of the illustrators and authors of those books and learn more about the importance of joyful representation for historically marginalized and excluded communities. In addition to earning SSL hours, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and connect with other curious individuals seeking to learn more.  For more information, please read here.

Posted On January 01, 0001
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Opportunities in Science

There are several opportunities to expand your science knowledge to include HS3MT, a national contest for high school students to present a research project in just 3 minutes with a single slide. This is a chance for students to share their research, get noticed, and compete for a cash prize. There is also a webinar you can attend to explore a career in horticulture.

Posted On January 01, 0001
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2025 ASIRT & MCR PSA Contest Information

Calling all MCPS middle and high school students! The Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT) and the Montgomery County Regional Student Government Association (MCR) are sponsoring a Public Service Announcement (PSA) competition focused on road safety and how to keep yourself and others safe on the roads. Participants who submit a quality PSA that supports the theme “Step Up for Road Safety” and meets the competition requirements will earn 10 SSL hours and have a chance to win Amazon gift cards. Read more here for details and how to submit your entry for SSL and the contest!

Posted On January 01, 0001