New to MVMPCS | Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School

MMCI EnrollmentReview enrollment steps and lottery information.CommunicationsSet up SchoolMessenger, parent groups, and school update channels.Drop-Off LogisticsReview arrival, dismissal, and carline routines.Volunteer InterestShare how your family may want to help.

Start Here

Read the Parent Handbook, subscribe to the school calendar, confirm how your family will handle arrival, dismissal, and carline, and make sure at least one parent or guardian is receiving school communications. If someone else regularly picks up your student, please share the arrival, dismissal, and carline expectations with them too.

FCPS Essentials for New Families

MVMPCS is part of Frederick County Public Schools. New families should know where to find FCPS closings and delays, meal menus, Schoology information, student expectations, and district support resources.

Quick Start

New family checklist

Complete enrollment follow-up

Finish any FCPS or MMCI enrollment steps requested after lottery or placement notification.

MMCI enrollment

Plan arrival, dismissal, and transportation

Review carline procedures, confirm how your student will get to and from school, and contact the office if you need an extra pickup card.

Review routines

Complete volunteer requirements

Complete FCPS volunteer training before volunteering directly with students. Approval can take several business days.

Volunteer information

Set up communications

Subscribe to the school calendar and make sure your family receives FCPS, School Messenger, and school updates.

Get updates

Download the supply list

Use the 2026-2027 MVMS school supply list to prepare for the first day or a mid-year start.

Open supply list

First-Week Setup

Start here for the items families usually need before the first busy morning.

School CalendarSubscribe once, then school events and schedule updates can appear where your family already plans.Open calendar Attendance & AbsencesReport absences, late arrivals, and early dismissals to the attendance email. Clear communication helps the front office account for students quickly.Email attendance Before & After CareMVMPCS does not operate its own before- or after-care program. Families may contact outside providers such as Clubhouse Kids and Ride On Time directly about availability, registration, transportation, costs, and program details.Care options Volunteer Interest FormShare how your family may want to help once you join the school community. MVMPCS can use the form to match interests with volunteer opportunities.Open interest form School MealsUse the FCPS Nutrition site to find current school meal menus and nutrition information.View menus SchoolCash OnlineCreate a SchoolCash Online account to pay school fees such as field trips, yearbooks, craft fairs, and other school payments when they are posted.Open SchoolCash Online Parent HandbookKeep the handbook handy for expectations, school routines, procedures, and family guidance. It is the best single reference for detailed policies.Open handbook Who to ContactStart with the front office for attendance, pickup changes, records, and general questions. Staff directory and office contacts are available online.Staff directory

Daily Logistics

Use these for transportation, pickup changes, contact updates, and classroom tools.

Pickup Changes & Early DismissalPickup changes, early dismissal, transportation updates, and extra carline pickup cards should go through the school office.Email the office Contact & Emergency InfoKeep address, phone, email, emergency contact, and pickup information current by working with the school office.Update info SchoologyLearn how FCPS uses Schoology for class updates, assignments, and learning information when teachers use it with families.Schoology help Closings & DelaysMVMPCS follows FCPS closings and delays. Check FCPS.org and FCPS notification channels during weather or emergency events.Check FCPS Conferences & Dress CodeConferences follow the FCPS calendar, and MVMPCS follows FCPS dress code and student expectation policies.FCPS calendar

Student Supports & FCPS Resources

Helpful district and school links for expectations, special education, and family support.

Student Code of ConductUse the FCPS Student Code of Conduct for district expectations around student behavior, dress code, and school responsibilities.Open FCPS code IEP, 504 & Student SupportsStart with MVMPCS student support staff, and use FCPS special education resources for district-level guidance.MVMPCS supports FCPS Special EducationFind district information about special education services, family resources, and FCPS support structures.FCPS special education FCPS Family ResourcesUse FCPS family and student resources for district-wide information that applies across Frederick County Public Schools.FCPS family resources

Common Questions

Charter, volunteer, and family basics

Where do pickup changes or early dismissals go?

All pickup changes, early dismissal plans, transportation updates, and extra carline pickup card requests should go through the school office.

Does MVMPCS provide buses?

No. MVMPCS does not provide school bus transportation. Families are responsible for daily transportation and should plan for carline, carpooling, or approved before/after care arrangements.

Does MVMPCS follow FCPS closings and delays?

Yes. MVMPCS follows FCPS closings and delays. Check FCPS.org and FCPS notification channels for current weather or emergency updates.

What should I do with transportation information sheets?

Transportation information sheets are sent home near the beginning of the school year. Return updates to the office and let the office know if your family needs an extra carline pickup card.