Montgomery Co. Schools Announce Snow Day Make-Up Plan

MCPS will add two instructional days to make up for a week of closures after a major snowstorm.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has announced plans to make up four instructional days that were missed after a major snowstorm kept schools closed for a week. The school system is changing two previously scheduled professional development days for teachers, requiring students to attend classes on Friday, March 20, and Thursday, June 18. The last day of school will now be June 18, running on an early dismissal schedule. MCPS also said it will seek a waiver from the state for two other outstanding instructional days.

Why it matters

Making up missed instructional days is critical for ensuring students receive the full curriculum and are prepared for end-of-year assessments. The snowstorm disrupted the school calendar, and MCPS is taking steps to recover those lost days while also accommodating religious observances like Eid al-Fitr.

The details

MCPS announced the changes in an email to parents on Thursday. The school system is converting two previously scheduled professional development days for teachers into regular instructional days for students. Students will now have to attend classes on Friday, March 20, and Thursday, June 18. This means the last day of school will now be June 18, running on an early dismissal schedule. MCPS also said it will seek a waiver from the state for two other outstanding instructional days that were missed due to the snowstorm.

  • The snowstorm kept MCPS schools closed for a week.
  • The last day of school was previously scheduled for June 17.
  • Eid al-Fitr is expected to be observed on March 20 this year.

The players

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)

The public school district serving Montgomery County, Maryland, which is one of the largest school districts in the state.

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What’s next

MCPS said it will seek a waiver from the state for two other outstanding instructional days that were missed due to the snowstorm.

The takeaway

MCPS is taking proactive steps to make up for the instructional time lost due to the major snowstorm, including adding two make-up days to the calendar. This demonstrates the school district's commitment to ensuring students receive the full curriculum, while also accommodating religious observances.