Montgomery County Public Schools

About

At Montgomery County Public Schools, “Engage! Encourage! Empower!” is the backbone of our learning approach.

Story

Montgomery County Public Schools is a PK-12 district in Virginia. Our mission is that every student will graduate career and college ready and become a productive, responsible citizen. We inspire learning by providing a nurturing environment, positive relationships, high expectations and continuous growth.

Montgomery County Public schools accomplishes our mission and vision through the implementation of the Model for Effective Instruction.

Our core values are physical safety and emotional well being; mutual trust and respect; open communication; accountability; and engagement and life-long learning.

At Montgomery County Public Schools, “Engage! Encourage! Empower!” is the backbone of our learning approach.

Mission

Located in the New River Valley region of Virginia, Montgomery County Public Schools serves 9,600 students in grades K-12 and employs more than 1,600 staff members. There are 20 schools in the county's four attendance areas, including 11 elementary, four middle, four high schools, and one alternative school. The countywide percentage of students who qualify for free or reduced price lunch is 38%. This rate varies widely across district schools, from a low of 18% to a high of 67%.
The mission of Montgomery County Public Schools is that every student will graduate career and college ready and become a productive, responsible citizen.