3 Richard Montgomery High School students facing robbery, assault charges
Three Richard Montgomery High School students are accused of robbing and assaulting at least two Gaithersburg High School students earlier this month.
Parents and teachers are concerned with how MCPS handles drug overdoses
More and more parents are voicing frustration with the lack of information being shared about the growing opioid crisis the Montgomery County Public Schools system is now warning about.
Seniors scramble to graduate after PGCPS system error
Graduation could be on the line for some high school seniors in Prince George's County. The school district says a system error is to blame and now they're asking students to take a last-minute course - halfway into the school year.
15-year-old arrested for bringing gun to Richard Montgomery High School
A former Richard Montgomery High School student was arrested Tuesday for bringing a gun to his old school.
New MCPS student performance data shows improvements
Montgomery County’s superintendent introduced new student performance data on Monday, highlighting gains in student performance since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down schools in 2020.
Swastikas found drawn on desks at 3 Montgomery County schools: officials
Swastikas were found drawn on desks at three separate Montgomery County schools this week, according to county school officials.
Maryland 529 Board chairman resigns amid issues related to account calculations
Maryland's 529 Board Chairman is stepping down amid issues with the system that has left hundreds of parents not knowing how much money is in their college savings accounts.
Youth overdose deaths increased by 120% in Montgomery County
A 15-year-old Kennedy High School student was found dead of a suspected overdose by her mother over the weekend. Montgomery County leaders say the issue is becoming more common.
Prince George's County students robbed at knifepoint while getting off school bus
Parents in a Prince George’s County neighborhood are on high alert after students from nearby schools were robbed at knifepoint while getting off the school bus.
Magruder High School shooting victim's mother opens up to FOX 5 one year after tragedy
Karen Thomas says she’s grateful her son and family made it to this point. However, there is still a long road to recovery ahead.
Lawmakers to hold hearing on Maryland 529 savings account issues
Maryland lawmakers are calling for answers after hundreds of parents say they could not access funds in their Maryland 529 college savings account to pay for school expenses.
Montgomery County implements color-coded system for announcing school delays, closures
Montgomery County Public Schools has implemented a new color-coded process for informing students, parents and staff when weather requires a delay or closing, and when a closure might justify a shift to virtual instruction.
Wise High School teacher 'inadvertently' sent sexually explicit photos to students
A teacher at a Prince George's County high school mistakenly sent out sexually explicit photos to the student-body, according to school officials.
Gun report, assault at Richard Montgomery High School prompts brief lockdown
An assault and report of a gun at Richard Montgomery High School's campus prompted a brief lockdown on Friday, according to police.
Video shows Severna Park High School students bullying special-needs classmate
A video depicting a Severna Park High School student bullying their special-needs classmate appeared on the phones of staff and students earlier this week.
Student who brought gun to Anne Arundel County middle school won’t be charged
A 12-year-old student who brought a gun to school in Anne Arundel County on Thursday will not face charges because of his age.
Prince George's County Schools CEO Monica Goldson announces retirement plans
Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) will be looking for a new chief executive officer starting next school year. On Thursday, current CEO Dr. Monica Goldson announced she plans to retire from PGCPS at the end of the 2022-2023 academic year.
UMD wins Duke's Mayo Bowl; Locksley gets mayonnaise bath
Maryland coach Mike Locksley said a good coach always has a game plan.
Officials repair second water main break in weeks along Clopper Road in Montgomery County
A water main break in Montgomery County on Friday morning that caused delays and prompted several school closures has been repaired.
Mother of Magruder shooting victim sues school, county
A lawsuit filed on behalf of the family of the teen shot inside a bathroom at Magruder High School accuses Montgomery County leaders of negligence in removing school resources officers during a time of “significantly increased violence.”