Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will utilize 18 schools to provide emergency meal services Wednesday after snow and ice kept schools closed for a third day, according to a statement from the school district.
MCPS announced Tuesday afternoon that all schools and offices would be closed Wednesday after a winter storm brought more than 5 inches to the area on Monday. Wednesday’s closure marks the third day this week that schools have been closed following Sunday night’s snowstorm. As of Wednesday morning, MCPS hasn’t called a snow day for Thursday. According to the MCPS website, an evening decision to close schools will occur by 7 p.m., but if necessary, a morning decision can be made by 5 a.m.
Fire safety is ‘on the menu’ at school emergency meal sites. @mcfrs CRR team mobilized & visiting emergency meal distribution sites to promote fire safety. MCFRS partners w/ @MCPS providing fire safety tip sheets with each of the meals picked up at the respective MCPS sites. https://t.co/xKLNGYJPSj pic.twitter.com/SEUrqTWXqa
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) January 8, 2025
Meals will be distributed between noon and 2 p.m., according to the statement. Parents, guardians and students may pick up the food for MCPS children and youth ages 18 and younger. The meals are “grab-and-go” and heating instructions will be provided.
According to the announcement, MCPS can “safely operate these locations to support our community” thanks to snow and ice removal teams.
Here are the schools where families can receive emergency meals:
Silver Spring
- Arcola Elementary School
- Briggs Chaney Middle School
- Fairland Elementary School
- Harmony Hills Elementary School
- New Hampshire Estates Elementary School
- Sargent Shriver Elementary School
Rockville
- Maryvale Elementary School
- Mill Creek Towne Elementary School
Gaithersburg
- Southlake Elementary School
- Brown Station Elementary School
- Gaithersburg Elementary School
Germantown
- Fox Chapel Elementary School
- Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School
Montgomery Village
- Stedwick Elementary School
- Whetstone Elementary School
Damascus
- Damascus Elementary School
Poolesville
- Poolesville Elementary School
Kensington
- Rock View Elementary School
