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Important Upcoming Dates!
Wednesday, May 24 - Academic Awards Program (am)
Wednesday, May 24 - 6:30 pm - Parent discussion webinar on the Anti-Racist Audit (virtual)
Thursday, May 25 - Senior student panel on college application process
Friday, May 26 - Last Day for Seniors / Graduation Rehearsal
Monday, May 29 - Memorial Day (No School for Students)
Thursday, June 1- Graduation (on campus at 9 am) (No School for other Students)
Thursday, June 15 - Last day for students (Churchill Unity Day Activities-afternoon)
Friday, June 16- Rising 9th grade Orientation (Early Release)
This Week's Athletic Event Schedule
Monday, May 15-
- 4A West Region Final Boys Lacrosse vs TBD | Home | 6:00 pm
- 4A West Semifinals Softball vs WJ | Walter Johnson HS | 4:00 pm
- 4A Region Quarterfinals Tennis Boys and Girls | TBD | TBD
- 4A West Region Championship Track & Field | Seneca Valley HS | 4:00 pm
- 4A Region Semifinals Tennis Boys and Girls | TBD | TBD
- 4A West Region Championship Track & Field | Seneca Valley HS | 4:00 pm
- 4A West Region Final Softball vs TBD | TBD | 4:00 pm
- 4A State Quarterfinals Boys Lacrosse vs TBD | Home | 6:00 pm
- 4A Region Finals Tennis Boys and Girls | TBD | TBD
- No Athletic Events
Friday, May 19 -
- 4A State Semifinals Boys Lacrosse vs TBD | Home | 6:00 pm
- 4A State Quarterfinals Softball | TBD |TBD
Saturday, May 20 -
- Prom
For a complete list of upcoming events, please visit the WCHS Athletics Events Page and checkout the latest Edition of "In the Doghouse" with all of the WCHS Athletic department news.
Student Lunch Accounts:
Several student lunch accounts have negative balances. Please check your School Bucks Account to ensure you child(ren) have funds to pay for the meals they are receiving. If you qualify for Free and Reduced Meals and have not applied, the balances are forgiven once an application is accepted. Thank you for your cooperation!
Local Summer School Program
Attention Churchill Community! We are happy to announce that we will once again hold our Winston Churchill High School Local Summer Program during the Summer of 2023. This program allows students to take courses for credit and enrichment that will be taught my our amazing Churchill staff. Some classes that will be offered this summer are Honors Health (both A and B), Honors Geometry (both A and B), College Essay Writing and many more. If you are interested in the program please see the course bulletin linked here. Also be sure to officially register for the program using the links below. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Mr. Evan Rosenthal via email at evan.h.rosenthal@mcpsmd.net
Session 1 Google Form (June 28, 2023 - July 18, 2023)
Save the date for the annual Scotland Juneteenth Celebration and Juneteenth 5K on June 19th!!
Celebrating the past and present of the first places African-Americans owned land in Montgomery County, the Scotland community of Potomac, Md., is announcing a significant expansion of our annual Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival for 2023. www.juneteenthscotland.org
Featuring a children’s carnival and music performance, as well as art exhibitions, food, sports, and presentations on Black history in this region, the events for the federal holiday on Monday, June 19, will be spread across the Cabin John Regional Park, Cabin John Village, and the Scotland community on Seven Locks Road.
The First Juneteenth 5K - As a part of the larger festival and series of events, Glenstone Museum, with help from the WCHS track and cross country teams, is holding the first ever Juneteenth 5K on June 19. The Scotland Juneteenth 5K will traverse the historic Black neighborhood of Scotland, including the 100-year-old Scotland AME Zion Church on 7 Locks Road in Potomac. The event will benefit the rebuilding of the church, which was flooded in 2019, and needs to be rebuilt.
The sign-up link is here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Potomac/ScotlandJunetee
nth5K?fbclid=IwAR30qna0cKpUlJ4m6a9DyJ4YbUqM_ZuXjlinzTIR6diZIE83A0HKMhD7BbA
Students will qualify for SSL hours if they want to volunteer.
Club Application Information
Club applications for the 23-24 School Year are now open. All current and new club requests must submit an application. Returning Clubs will need to submit calendar requests to the business office by May 26, 2023; New clubs will need to submit calendar requests by Jun 9, 2023. Please see the club information flyer for more information about the process.
Updated WCHS Attendance Office Procedures!
Updated WCHS Attendance Office procedures.
Attendance Reminders
- Tardies - Three (3) unexcused tardies equal one (1) unlawful absence.
- All students MUST have an EARLY DEPARTURE Pass to leave campus. The Attendance staff will call to verify written requests.
- Students leaving early or arriving late must sign in at the attendance office.
- To participate in any athletic event, extracurricular activity, scheduled school activity, or practice, students must be on time and attend all scheduled classes on the day of the event.
- To help ensure a safe and orderly departure from school for all students, early dismissals must be done prior to 2:00 p.m.; otherwise, the regular dismissal procedure will need to be followed.
Addressing Hate and Bias Incidents - No Place For Hate
We continue to address and confront incidents of hate and bias at Winston Churchill and across the county. WCHS is committed to being a No Place For Hate school, and will continue to have PRIDE lessons, discussions and activities to promote an anti-hate and anti-bias culture. If you haven't yet, I strongly encourage all families to read the MCPS message on antisemitism and hate, and discuss your expectations with your child. If you experience Hate or Bias, or observe it happening - please don't hesitate in reporting it to administration and the school. Only by working together can we stamp hate and bullying as a school.
- Dr. McKnight Speech against Hate and Bias (4/27)
- MCPS Message on Antisemitism and Hate and Bias incidents (Feb 17)
- MCPS Message on School Safety (Feb 24)
Montgomery County’s Virtual Spring Forum!
Montgomery County’s Virtual Spring Forum
Mental Health & Substance Misuse Treatment: Overcoming Barriers
Thursday May 18, 2023
6-8 PM Est on Zoom
Please click the link here for more information. 
WCHS Grading and Reporting Timelines
Please click here to see the WCHS Grading and Reporting Timelines for semester 2.
Student Recognitions
Celebrating all the many accomplishments of our students both in and out of school.
Congratulations to Siena Mezger, Aliza George, and Jaina Simon who have been elected as finalists for the Keeping It Safe Student Video Contest!
Congratulations to Sebastian Tulin won the TOP AWARD at the national PTA contest for photography!!!!!!!
Congratulations to Katie Wen won a national Award of Excellence for her Visual Arts piece in the national PTA contest!!!!!!
Important Senior Class Information - Class of 2023
Here is an easy End of Year Checklist to refer to that will ensure you do not miss out on any remaining senior activities or responsibilities.
WCHS 2023 Senior Graduation Letter("The Packet") A comprehensive explanation of all the upcoming events and steps for our graduating seniors.
Senior Family Graduation Presentation: A recording of the presentation from Thursday Night with all the information about ending the year, Senior celebration events, and Graduation!
Senior Families, please mark your calendars for these upcoming dates!
- May 20th, 2023 | Senior Prom | Hyatt Regency Bethesda
- May 26th, 2023 | Last Instructional Day for Senior
- May 26th, 2023 | Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal for Students
- June 1st, 2023 | Graduation Ceremony | WCHS Stadium | 9:00 a.m. (Rain Dates: #1 - June 1 at 6 pm, and #2 - June 2 at 5 pm)
All MCPS students must earn 75 SSL hours to graduate from high school. SSL forms (https://bit.ly/SSLReflection) should be submitted to the school’s SSL coordinator by the recommended due date of Friday, January 6, 2023, but no later than the required deadline of June 2, 2023. To learn more about upcoming in-person and virtual/remote SSL opportunities and the required SSL documentation, please click here
Graduation Cap & Gown and 2023 Stole - Every graduate needs to have a cap, gown, stole and 2023 tassel. If you have questions, please email Jennifer Massey (Jostens representative), or Nicole VanTassell (graduation coordinator)
Senior Parent Night: College Process Recordings
9/8 Parent presentation Recording Senior College Information Night.mp4 - Google Drive
9/8 Parent Slide Presentation https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qa1mr1aofei36e3wPr_hSsQ4QmpBirznhxDgj_qCRCU/edit?usp=sharing
9/8 Student Slide Presentation https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jEO2-5-59vHYCEHSrLvPpYQkK__G497o2TKsBCrBKNA/edit?usp=sharing
9/15 Recording of Parent Q & A https://drive.google.com/file/d/11sMTrARn-b1cRruRMg2x4UVMeHqZYGKH/view?usp=sharing
Attention: Class of 2024 (Current 11th grade students)
As the rising senior class, some senior specials will soon be available to you, such as parking and senior portraits. Please see the information below:
Student Panel on College Applications: All Juniors are invited to join us on Thursday, May 25th for a student panel on the college application process from our departing Seniors. Come at lunch to the auditorium as they discuss tips and strategies, lessons learned, and ways to survive and thrive during the college application process.
Class of 2024- SENIOR PORTRAITS
Senior Portraits dates are fast approaching!! Save these dates….
Victor O’Neill Studios has been selected as the Winston Churchill HS school photographer for the 2023-2024 school year. Dates for Senior Portraits have already been scheduled for June 26th- 29th and August 15-17th in our Auditorium. Please be aware of those dates and look for communication from Victor O’Neil at the end of May in order to schedule your senior portrait session.
AVAILABLE PARKING- Class of 2024- Starting May 30th:
Starting Tuesday, May 30th, current Juniors (Class of 2024) will be permitted to park in designated student spaces within the Churchill Parking lot and in the Churchill defined street parking areas. This parking is not guaranteed and will be available on a first come, first served basis. No permit is necessary. Please refer to this specific end of year Parking Guide to see which areas have been approved for student parking. Any student that fails to park in approved parking spaces may lose eligibility for a lot space for the 2023-24 school year and/or may get ticketed by Montgomery County Traffic Enforcement. Winston Churchill HS is not responsible if a student receives a ticket for any reason. This parking is only available from May 30th through June 15th. Permits will be required for the 2023-24 school year. See application information below.
2023-24 Student Parking Application Information
The 2023-24 Student Parking Application will be opened on Tuesday, May 30th at 3:30pm. Only current Juniors (Class of 2024) are permitted to apply. All seniors must not have any obligations and have completed the SSL hour gradation requirement. Eligible applications will be randomly approved using www.random.org. However, preference will be given to seniors who are dually enrolled or have a school-sponsored internship. Senior siblings are encouraged to apply individually to increase approval chances, although only one student per family will be approved for a permit.
New for the 2023-24 school year: Students will be assigned a generic parking permit which can be used for street or lot parking, in specifically designated areas (pages 2-3 of the Expectations and Enforcement for Student Parking Permits/Parking Guide). All spaces will be first come, first served on a daily basis. Any student that parks in the staff or visitor spaces within the school lot or any street parker that parks outside the designated Churchill areas will be subject to consequences such as a violation sticker, towing and/or loss of permit for the remainder of the year.
Students will be emailed parking information with instructions for payment and permit pick-up over the summer. Students not approved for a parking permit will be placed on a waiting list. There is a $75 non-refundable fee. If a parking permit is needed for medical reasons, students are instructed to apply for an ADA placard through the MVA. Both short and long term assignments can be approved. Once the MVA assigns an ADA placard, parking is permitted in the on-campus ADA spaces. Space is not guaranteed and is on a first come, first served basis. Any misrepresentation or falsification of records will result in the loss of parking privileges and parking permit. Please read over the Expectations and Enforcement for Student Parking Permits/Parking Guide for the 2023-24 school year.
Exciting news from the media center corner!
I can’t believe we’re talking about end-of-year procedures, but here we are….talking about end-of-year procedures. The last day for seniors to check out books is Friday, May 5th. We are now signing the senior clearance forms before school, during lunch, and after school; shhh, don’t tell, but we have a small gift for them as they begin their next chapter. The last day for freshmen, sophomores and juniors to check out books is June 2nd which is just over 3 weeks away. We hope your student has an amazing end to their school year and hope they finish strong.
Counseling Department and College and Career Updates!
Winston Churchill High School - Counseling Webpage
Please check out the College and Career Decision Day video.
Please click the 2023 Honor Student Reception Flier to learn more about the Honor Student Reception: Connecting Students of Color to Top Colleges for rising seniors of color, with a GPA of 3.5 or above and their families:
Date: Friday, May 19, 2023
Time: 6:00 - 8:45 PM
Location: Universities of Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD, 20850
Junior Caregiver College Information Night:
Financial Aid Information
Slide deck from Thursday, September 28 evening program on Financial Aid
Check out these resources to learn more about need based financial aid and the FAFSA, the document required for requesting college aid. The application process for the Class of 2023 opens October 1. Learn more now and set up an account before the opening day.
Understanding student financial aid……….
https://studentaid.gov/h/understand-aid/how-aid-works
Creating a FAFSA ID step by step………..
https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
Creating a FAFSA ID youtube video……………
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTb7hMVtzco
Slide deck from Parent Coffee: Standardized Testing (10/20/22)
Recording of Parent Coffee: Tasks to be Completed Junior Year (10/6/2022)
Handout of Tasks to Complete Junior Year used at the parent coffee 10/6
Student Services Learning (SSL) Updates and Opportunities.
A message from the SSL coordinator Mrs. Amanda Marshall
- SSL Form Submission Deadline - Friday, June 2, 2023
- The required deadline for students to submit all SSL Forms (MCPS Form 560-51 - https://bit.ly/SSLReflection) to their school’s SSL Coordinator for any service completed since June 1, 2022, is Friday, June 2, 2023.
Please see Mrs. Marshall in Room 236 or send her an email (amanda_marshall@mcpsmd.org) with any SSL Questions.
Bookmark the links below for easy access to all information SSL related!
· https://bit.ly/SSLHubMCPS - SSL forms, resources, and guidelines in one place!
· https://bit.ly/SSLOpportunities - all nonprofit-hosted SSL opportunities
· https://bit.ly/VirtualSSL2020 - all nonprofit-hosted virtual/remote SSL opportunities
· https://bit.ly/SSLOpps22-23 - monthly highlighted SSL opportunities
· https://bit.ly/SSLOverview2020 - SSL program overview slideshow
· https://bit.ly/SSLonVUE - step-by-step directions for checking SSL record
Introduction to SSL Handout:
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School Cash Online Information (SCO)MCPS transitioned to a new online payment system called SchoolCash Online (SCO) for school-related fees such as fundraisers, field trips, obligations, etc. (Please note that the new payment system is NOT related to school cafeteria accounts) As of today, 79.06% of Churchill families have successfully registered on SchoolCash Online (SCO)! Registration takes just a few minutes, but a SCO Pin number is needed. This PIN number is different from the student ID Number. Help us get 100% of our Churchill families registered on SCO. If a SCO Pin number is still needed or you are having any difficulties, assistance is available. Please email Margretta_S_Canagarajah@mcpsmd.org or Lisa_L_Wellek@mcpsmd.org. Don’t wait until the last minute, get registered TODAY! | School Meals | My School Bucks As we end the 2nd marking period, we have noticed that many students have low or negative school lunch balances on their My School Bucks accounts. Please check your student’s account via the website at: https://www.myschoolbucks.com. | Special Education Resources
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School Cash Online Information (SCO)
MCPS transitioned to a new online payment system called SchoolCash Online (SCO) for school-related fees such as fundraisers, field trips, obligations, etc. (Please note that the new payment system is NOT related to school cafeteria accounts)
As of today, 79.06% of Churchill families have successfully registered on SchoolCash Online (SCO)! Registration takes just a few minutes, but a SCO Pin number is needed. This PIN number is different from the student ID Number. Help us get 100% of our Churchill families registered on SCO. If a SCO Pin number is still needed or you are having any difficulties, assistance is available. Please email Margretta_S_Canagarajah@mcpsmd.org or Lisa_L_Wellek@mcpsmd.org.
Don’t wait until the last minute, get registered TODAY!
School Meals | My School Bucks
Special Education Resources
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063543524256. Our Facebook handle/account is: MCPS Special Education.
- Twitter handle/account: @MCPSMDSpecialEd.
- YouTube MCPS Special Education: https://www.youtube.com/@MCPSMDSpecialEd. Our channel provides content through videos uploaded monthly from our Special Education Community and Citizens Advisory Committee meetings and other live events.
- Montgomery County Public Schools: Special Education Community Information Page
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Resources for Youth Substance Use and Overdose Prevention and ResponseAs overdose events involving students continue to occur, we would like to share resources in (English and Spanish) about illicit fentanyl and substance use/overdose prevention. The slide set includes critical information about substance use that we would also like you to share with your families, students, and staff, including mental health crisis and opioid overdose response resources. Additional resources for youth and families are on the Montgomery Goes Purple website and in our office’s December 9, 2022, Community Message. Montgomery Goes Purple hosted a hybrid virtual/in-person workshop for staff, students, and family members on January 28th at Clarksburg High School. This event included an expert panel discussion, updates from community partners, and emergency medication naloxone (Narcan) training and materials distribution. If you missed this event, additional community discussions are being scheduled and videos of the event will be made available soon. | Parent and Family Resources for Discussing acts of Antisemitism, and Violence in our Community and Country"Discussing Antisemitism" - Resources for Parents and Caregivers - A variety of links to materials to support having conversations at home about the recent antisemitism that has plagued our schools and community. Below are several resources that may be used to support our students after acts of school and community violence.
School counselors, psychologists, and social workers stand by to support students. Please free to reach out to a member of your Student Well Being Team with questions/additional support. | Parking and Traffic Reminders for WCHSDrop-Off and Pick-Up - Please be careful and respectful during drop off and pick up each day. MPD traffic division will be out issuing citations for illegal driving and parking. We have had incidents of rude behavior - and we ask everyone to model the civility and respect that we expect from our students! WCHS Updated traffic and drop-off and pick up zones Important Reminders - We strongly recommend that you plan to drop off your student(s) before 7:30 and pick them up after 2:40. Traffic congestion can be bad, especially as we head into colder weather and rainy or inclement weather. Please do not drop off your student in traffic on Gainsborough, Tuckerman or Victory - as this can lead to unsafe conditions. Visitor Parking We ask our visitors to use the NEW Visitor parking lot by the flagpole near the main entrance. Please do not park in the other lots as they are designated and assigned to specific staff and students. Student Parking Student parking is limited to seniors that have been approved for and picked up a parking permit. School permitted areas, which require the parking permit, include both the school lots and the surrounding streets. Any student who parks in the school lot or on the surrounding streets without an approved permit displayed may be subject to ticketing or towing. Seniors that have been approved, but have not yet picked up a parking permit, may not park at school until the permit has been received. |
Resources for Youth Substance Use and Overdose Prevention and Response
As overdose events involving students continue to occur, we would like to share resources in (English and Spanish) about illicit fentanyl and substance use/overdose prevention. The slide set includes critical information about substance use that we would also like you to share with your families, students, and staff, including mental health crisis and opioid overdose response resources.
Additional resources for youth and families are on the Montgomery Goes Purple website and in our office’s December 9, 2022, Community Message. Montgomery Goes Purple hosted a hybrid virtual/in-person workshop for staff, students, and family members on January 28th at Clarksburg High School. This event included an expert panel discussion, updates from community partners, and emergency medication naloxone (Narcan) training and materials distribution.
If you missed this event, additional community discussions are being scheduled and videos of the event will be made available soon.
Parent and Family Resources for Discussing acts of Antisemitism, and Violence in our Community and Country
"Discussing Antisemitism" - Resources for Parents and Caregivers - A variety of links to materials to support having conversations at home about the recent antisemitism that has plagued our schools and community.
Below are several resources that may be used to support our students after acts of school and community violence.
- American Psychological Association: How to help in an emotional crisis - www.apa.org/helpcenter
- American Psychological Association: Helping your child manage distress in the aftermath of a shooting - https://www.apa.org/topics/gun-violence-crime/shooting-aftermath
- National Association of School Psychologists - Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
- American School Counselor Association - Helping Students After a School Shooting
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network - Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event
School counselors, psychologists, and social workers stand by to support students. Please free to reach out to a member of your Student Well Being Team with questions/additional support.
Parking and Traffic Reminders for WCHS
Drop-Off and Pick-Up - Please be careful and respectful during drop off and pick up each day. MPD traffic division will be out issuing citations for illegal driving and parking. We have had incidents of rude behavior - and we ask everyone to model the civility and respect that we expect from our students!
WCHS Updated traffic and drop-off and pick up zones
Important Reminders - We strongly recommend that you plan to drop off your student(s) before 7:30 and pick them up after 2:40. Traffic congestion can be bad, especially as we head into colder weather and rainy or inclement weather. Please do not drop off your student in traffic on Gainsborough, Tuckerman or Victory - as this can lead to unsafe conditions.
Visitor Parking
We ask our visitors to use the NEW Visitor parking lot by the flagpole near the main entrance. Please do not park in the other lots as they are designated and assigned to specific staff and students.
Student Parking
Student parking is limited to seniors that have been approved for and picked up a parking permit. School permitted areas, which require the parking permit, include both the school lots and the surrounding streets. Any student who parks in the school lot or on the surrounding streets without an approved permit displayed may be subject to ticketing or towing. Seniors that have been approved, but have not yet picked up a parking permit, may not park at school until the permit has been received.
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ATTENDANCE REMINDERS AND INFORMATIONUpdated WCHS Attendance Office procedures. Attendance Reminders:
| SPORTS INFORMATION and UPDATESLatest Edition of "In the Doghouse" with all of the WCHS Athletic department news. Bulldog Families, please make sure you read about changes at our athletic events. Students make sure you have an ID with you for games! | MVA FORMPlease complete Verification of Identity and/or School Attendance/ DL-300 for those students’ applying for a Learner’s Permit. Completed forms should be brought to one of the counseling secretaries before school, during lunch or after school for processing. Applicants should be prepared for a 24 hour “turn-around” time for their form to be processed and need to plan accordingly. |
ATTENDANCE REMINDERS AND INFORMATION
Updated WCHS Attendance Office procedures.
Attendance Reminders:
- Tardies - Three (3) unexcused tardies equal one (1) unlawful absence.
- All students MUST have an EARLY DEPARTURE Pass to leave campus. The Attendance staff will call to verify written requests.
- Students leaving early or arriving late must sign in at the attendance office.
- To participate in any athletic event, extracurricular activity, scheduled school activity, or practice, students must be on time and attend all scheduled classes on the day of the event.
- To help ensure a safe and orderly departure from school for all students, early dismissals must be done prior to 2:00 p.m.; otherwise, the regular dismissal procedure will need to be followed.
SPORTS INFORMATION and UPDATES
Latest Edition of "In the Doghouse" with all of the WCHS Athletic department news.
Bulldog Families, please make sure you read about changes at our athletic events. Students make sure you have an ID with you for games!
MVA FORM
Please complete Verification of Identity and/or School Attendance/ DL-300 for those students’ applying for a Learner’s Permit.
Completed forms should be brought to one of the counseling secretaries before school, during lunch or after school for processing. Applicants should be prepared for a 24 hour “turn-around” time for their form to be processed and need to plan accordingly.
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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICESMCPS will no longer provide free meals for all students. DFNS and the school cafeteria will be returning to providing full meals and wide menu of "a la carte" menu items available for students to purchase. Don't forget that families will need to either send in a check, or sign up and pay on-line using the MySchoolBucks program. Here is a link to sign-up and pre-load payments for your student. https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/food-and-nutrition/meal-payments/ FREE AND REDUCED MEALS APPLICATION Apply online NOW so that benefits will be in place when school starts! Families who meet certain federal income standards are eligible for free meal benefits. All children use their MCPS ID number at the register so confidentiality is maintained and no child is overtly identified as receiving free or reduced-price meals. Only one application is needed for all students in a household. A new application must be completed for any family requesting assistance this school year. The online application is now open for families to submit applications. www.MySchoolApps.com For more information and How-To videos visit the Food Services website: www.montgomeryschools.org/departments/food-and-nutrition/meal-payments/#FARMS MCPS will resume regular meal services during the 2022–2023 school year. Meal prices: Breakfast—$1.30; Lunch—$2.55 (Elementary), $2.80 (Middle and High) Beginning this year, students in Maryland who qualify for reduced-price meals will not be charged for breakfast or lunch meals! | BUS ROUTES, DROP OFF and PICK UP, and ACTIVITY BUSESParents are reminded that there will be heavy vehicle and walking traffic around the school during drop off and pick up times and to allow extra time at the beginning of the school year. For bus riders, it is important that they review their stops and know their bus route information. New for the 2022-23 school year: Activity buses will be provided on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, starting September 12th, 2022 through May 31st, 2023. Please review the full activity bus schedules. Activity Buses DO NOT run on early release or non-instructional days. Activity buses depart from the Churchill Bus Loop at 4:35pm. Activity bus routes are TBD at this time. | PARENTVUEDon’t forget to access your ParentVUE account and make sure they are active and working. Please let us know if you are having trouble. Please review the information and make sure that the contact and emergency information in ParentVUE is updated and current for the upcoming school year. Of critical importance is having the correct e-mail address and phone number so that our information is correct. Parents can also complete the Directory Withholding information in ParentVUE, if they choose to do so. |
FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES
MCPS will no longer provide free meals for all students.
DFNS and the school cafeteria will be returning to providing full meals and wide menu of "a la carte" menu items available for students to purchase. Don't forget that families will need to either send in a check, or sign up and pay on-line using the MySchoolBucks program. Here is a link to sign-up and pre-load payments for your student.
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/food-and-nutrition/meal-payments/
FREE AND REDUCED MEALS APPLICATION
Apply online NOW so that benefits will be in place when school starts! Families who meet
certain federal income standards are eligible for free meal benefits. All children use their MCPS ID number at the register so confidentiality is maintained and no child is overtly identified as receiving free or reduced-price meals. Only one application is needed for all students in a household.
A new application must be completed for any family requesting assistance this school year. The online application is now open for families to submit applications. www.MySchoolApps.com
For more information and How-To videos visit the Food Services website:
www.montgomeryschools.org/departments/food-and-nutrition/meal-payments/#FARMS
MCPS will resume regular meal services during the 2022–2023 school year.
Meal prices:
Breakfast—$1.30; Lunch—$2.55 (Elementary), $2.80 (Middle and High) Beginning this year, students in Maryland who qualify for reduced-price meals will not be charged for breakfast or lunch meals!
BUS ROUTES, DROP OFF and PICK UP, and ACTIVITY BUSES
Parents are reminded that there will be heavy vehicle and walking traffic around the school during drop off and pick up times and to allow extra time at the beginning of the school year. For bus riders, it is important that they review their stops and know their bus route information.
New for the 2022-23 school year: Activity buses will be provided on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, starting September 12th, 2022 through May 31st, 2023. Please review the full activity bus schedules. Activity Buses DO NOT run on early release or non-instructional days. Activity buses depart from the Churchill Bus Loop at 4:35pm. Activity bus routes are TBD at this time.
PARENTVUE
Don’t forget to access your ParentVUE account and make sure they are active and working. Please let us know if you are having trouble. Please review the information and make sure that the contact and emergency information in ParentVUE is updated and current for the upcoming school year. Of critical importance is having the correct e-mail address and phone number so that our information is correct. Parents can also complete the Directory Withholding information in ParentVUE, if they choose to do so.
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STUDENT LOCKERSLockers are not automatically assigned to students as most do not utilize them. However, any student may request the use of a school locker at any time during the year. Complete the following Student Locker Request when you are interested in being assigned a locker. Request form must be accessed by the student using their MCPS google email. Questions or concerns, please see Security. | DROP OFF TABLE Please use the table in the safety vestibule to quickly and easily drop-off any materials for your child. Don't forget to remind your child to pick up any items that have been dropped off in the vestibule daily by the Main Office. Friendly reminder - any food items will be disposed of at the end of each day. | Get Connected!Follow us on Twitter, use the website, and make sure to access the Churchill Canvas page for all the latest and archived information, daily school announcements, and much more! If you have any feedback about the website or Canvas page, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Paskvan.
Directions for accessing our Churchill HS Canvas Page: TO GET THERE --> 1) LOGIN TO YOUR PARENTVUE --> 2) FIND THE FOLDER ENTITLED "PARENT RESOURCES" --> 3) CLICK ON "MYMCPS CLASSROOM" --> CLICK ON COURSE CALLED "CHURCHILL HS" |
STUDENT LOCKERS
Lockers are not automatically assigned to students as most do not utilize them. However, any student may request the use of a school locker at any time during the year. Complete the following Student Locker Request when you are interested in being assigned a locker. Request form must be accessed by the student using their MCPS google email. Questions or concerns, please see Security.
DROP OFF TABLE
Get Connected!
Follow us on Twitter, use the website, and make sure to access the Churchill Canvas page for all the latest and archived information, daily school announcements, and much more! If you have any feedback about the website or Canvas page, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Paskvan.
Directions for accessing our Churchill HS Canvas Page:
TO GET THERE --> 1) LOGIN TO YOUR PARENTVUE --> 2) FIND THE FOLDER ENTITLED "PARENT RESOURCES" --> 3) CLICK ON "MYMCPS CLASSROOM" --> CLICK ON COURSE CALLED "CHURCHILL HS"
Important Community-Wide Information and Updates.
COVID SAFETY REMINDERS and 22-23 UPDATES FOR OUR COMMUNITY:
- If you do test positive, please continue to report your status by using the MCPS COVID REPORTING FORM
Do not come to school if sick. With COVID cases and variants still occurring, it is important to not report to school if your student has any signs of illness. In addition to the standard COVID symptoms (cough, fever, loss of taste and smell), signs of illness include: sore or scratchy throat, running nose, headache, chills and body aches. If your child has any of these symptoms, please keep them home until it can be confirmed they do not have COVID-19.
Wear an enhanced mask/face covering. All students and staff will be allowed to choose whether to wear a mask while in school. If you have concerns about exposure or immune levels, we recommend to wear a mask. In some cases, students returning from quarantine will be required to wear masks for certain periods. Masks will continue to be available on-site for those that need them.
Practice good hand and health hygiene. Wash hands frequently with soap and water, use hand sanitizer when soap and water is unavailable. Do not cough or sneeze around others or into your hands. Dispose of any tissue or items used for cough, sneezing or nasal use.
Vaccinate, and also get a Booster if you can. DHHS has now approved boosters for age 5 and up. You can find out more at the DHHS Vaccination Website: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/vaccine/
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