Weekly Newsletter
A Message from Principal Anita O'Neill
June 14, 2026
Dear Coyote Community,
Happy Sunday!
As we head into the final week of the 2025–26 school year, here are a few important reminders:
- Wednesday, June 17: Full day of school for students
- Thursday, June 18: Last day of school and an early release day for all K–12 students
- Friday, June 19: Systemwide closure—all MCPS schools and offices will be closed
Final report cards will be available in ParentVUE by Monday, June 29 and will be mailed home by Tuesday, June 30.
This will be our last weekly newsletter until mid-August. Any time-sensitive information will continue to be shared through ParentSquare and Synergy. If your student is registered for summer school, you can expect to receive communication from the summer school team in the coming weeks.
As we close out another incredible school year, I want to thank our students, families, and staff for making Clarksburg such a special community. I truly enjoy seeing our students each day and will miss them over our all-too-short summer break.
I hope you and your family have a relaxing, safe, and joyful summer. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in August for another outstanding year at Clarksburg High School.
Happy Summer!
Ms. O'Neill
Calendar of Events
June 17 Staff End of Year Lunch
June 18 Early Release, Last Day of School
This Week's Updates
Your priorities for our schools: West Summer Area Advocacy Meeting
This meeting is a space for cluster school leaders, MCPS leadership, elected officials, parent advocates, and community partners to connect, discuss pressing issues, and ensure our collective voices are heard.
Here are the details for the event:
Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Rocky Hill Middle School (22401 Brick Haven Way, Clarksburg, MD 20871)
RSVP and SSL Signup Link: https://bit.ly/West-SAAM
Key Topics of Discussion:
⭐️Budget Impacts: Navigating funding allocations and resource needs.
⭐️Family Engagement: Strengthening the bridge between home and school.
⭐️School Climate and Student Safety: Ensuring supportive and secure learning environments.
⭐️Curriculum: Reviewing instructional standards and academic programs.
How You Can Help:
RSVP Today: Please register via the link above so we can get an accurate head count. https://bit.ly/West-SAAM
📣Spread the Word: Please share this invitation and the attached flyers (2026 MCCPTA West Area SAAM - English.jpg and the Spanish translation) with your school communities, parent lists, and incoming PTA boards.
👩🏽🎓Encourage Students to Attend. (Participants will get SSL hours)
If you have questions but no answers, or if you are seeking meaningful change in MCPS, please join us. Together, we can make a difference.
Thank you for your continued leadership and advocacy for our students.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Free Summer Meals Begin June 23 at More Than 100 MCPS Sites
Thousands of Montgomery County children will receive nutritious meals as part of the MCPS Summer Food Service Program, which provides nutritious meals at no cost to children 18 years of age and under, and to people with disabilities who are over 18 years old. This summer, MCPS anticipates that over 12,000 students will receive meals at more than 100 sites. Read more.
Fall Sports Registration Opens July 13
Registration for fall sports tryouts opens at noon on Monday, July 13. Fall athletic teams may begin tryouts on Wednesday, Aug. 12. If students are registered for summer conditioning, they must still register for their fall sport. Contact your coach at your local school for specific information.
Celebrations
Congratulations Class of 2026
Student Opportunities
Encourage Students to Take a Seat at the Table
Students are encouraged to apply for the Board of Education’s Advisory Committee on Communication and Community Engagement for the 2026–2027 school year. This is an opportunity to collaborate with district leaders, strengthen communication and community engagement efforts on key topics, and represent student voice on important issues impacting MCPS. Applications are due by noon on Friday, June 19. Apply.
USG Offers Free Career Exploration Program
The Universities at Shady Grove is hosting a free reachHIRE Summer Bridge program on June 29–July 1 (9 a.m.- 3 p.m. each day). The program, open to rising sophomores through seniors, will offer opportunities to connect with professionals to gain insight into future academic and career options. Students will work in teams to build career readiness skills through interactive workshops and explore academic programs and careers through hands-on activities. Lunch is included. Register.
Montgomery History Art Exhibit: As part of the county’s 250th anniversary on Sept. 6, Montgomery County student artists (8th grade through high school) are invited to submit work to “MoCo at 250: Then and Now.” Deadline: Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.
Montgomery College is providing $1,000 tuition scholarships to Montgomery County residents who are spring 2026 graduates from a Montgomery County high school and are taking at least six MC credit hours this fall. The “Raptor Ready” Scholarships can only be applied to fall 2026 tuition and fees. Applications are due Monday, Aug. 3. Learn more.