MCPS has partnered with the New River Health District to provide free flu vaccinations to students at all schools. Vaccination clinics are scheduled between October 13 and October 27 and dates vary by school

Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Mark Miear has transformed the communication culture in MCPS through an innovative social media approach and relationship building activities throughout the district. To recognize his achievement, Miear was named a Superintendent to Watch by the National School Public Relations Association. The award recognizes superintendents who possess dynamic, fast-paced leadership with strong communication at its core.

Montgomery County Public Schools, along with eight schools in the division, were recognized by the Virginia Department of Education in the Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) Incentive Program.

Rhonda Cromer, administrative assistant at Gilbert Linkous Elementary School, was named MCPS Support Staff Employee of the Year. Cromer has worked with MCPS for 20 years.