Frederick Co. student caught on video using racial slur could face hate crime charges
A concerned mom tells FOX 5 she is pulling her son out of Governor Thomas Johnson High School after a junior varsity football player can be seen in more than one video using the N-word.
A concerned mom tells FOX 5 she is pulling her son out of Governor Thomas Johnson High School after a junior varsity football player can be seen in more than one video using the N-word.
Transgender teacher settles lawsuit with Prince George's County Public Schools
After a four-year legal fight, a transgender former teacher has settled a lawsuit she brought against Prince George’s County Public Schools.
After a four-year legal fight, a transgender former teacher has settled a lawsuit she brought against Prince George’s County Public Schools.
Football coach could be facing assault charge after fight at Gaithersburg High School
Northwest High School's head football coach confirmed that he did hear an assault charge was filed against him.
Northwest High School's head football coach confirmed that he did hear an assault charge was filed against him.
Baltimore County middle school evacuated due to 'suspicious package;' Multiple roads closed
A Baltimore County middle school has been evacuated after police were made aware of a "suspicious package" located in the area, according to Baltimore County Police.
A Baltimore County middle school has been evacuated after police were made aware of a "suspicious package" located in the area, according to Baltimore County Police.
Investigation underway into massive fight at Gaithersburg High School football game
Officials stopped a high school football game in Gaithersburg Friday night after a fight broke out among players on the field.
Officials stopped a high school football game in Gaithersburg Friday night after a fight broke out among players on the field.
University of Maryland's football stadium to change name in October
Football fans at the University of Maryland will soon have a new name to call the team's stadium.
Football fans at the University of Maryland will soon have a new name to call the team's stadium.
Former Maryland high school teacher sentenced to prison for sexual abuse of a minor
A former teacher at Walt Whitman High School in Montgomery County will spend three years in prison for sexually abusing a high school student and possessing sexually explicit material of a 17-year-old former high school student.
A former teacher at Walt Whitman High School in Montgomery County will spend three years in prison for sexually abusing a high school student and possessing sexually explicit material of a 17-year-old former high school student.
Bladensburg High School lockdown lifted after reports of student with 'prohibited item': police
A high school in Prince George's County was placed on lockdown Wednesday after reports that a student brought a prohibited item to school, authorities say.
A high school in Prince George's County was placed on lockdown Wednesday after reports that a student brought a prohibited item to school, authorities say.
Going Back-To-School with the FOX 5 DC family
As students in Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Washington, D.C. and many more head back to class today, we're taking a look at your Back-To-School photos - as well as our very own.
As students in Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Washington, D.C. and many more head back to class today, we're taking a look at your Back-To-School photos - as well as our very own.
Settlement reached over police encounter with 5-year-old who left elementary school in Silver Spring
A Montgomery County parent has settled a lawsuit over an incident involving a 5-year-old East Silver Spring Elementary school student from January 2020.
A Montgomery County parent has settled a lawsuit over an incident involving a 5-year-old East Silver Spring Elementary school student from January 2020.
Student arrested after threats to blow up high school, teacher's house in Frederick County
Authorities in Frederick County arrested a juvenile for making bomb threats against a high school and a teacher in Walkersville, Maryland.
Authorities in Frederick County arrested a juvenile for making bomb threats against a high school and a teacher in Walkersville, Maryland.
Groups raise concerns over ending of federal free school lunch program
It’s back to school season, and for many families that brings good but sobering news – they know their kids will be properly fed. But for some, concerns are growing that the ending of a pandemic era program could impact the ability for children to receive food.
It’s back to school season, and for many families that brings good but sobering news – they know their kids will be properly fed. But for some, concerns are growing that the ending of a pandemic era program could impact the ability for children to receive food.
Prince George's County school bus driver job fair gets strong turn-out
There was a strong turn-out Wednesday at the school bus driver job fair in Prince George’s County. Prince George’s County Public Schools says it’s still in need of nearly 200 drivers less than two weeks before the first day of school.
There was a strong turn-out Wednesday at the school bus driver job fair in Prince George’s County. Prince George’s County Public Schools says it’s still in need of nearly 200 drivers less than two weeks before the first day of school.
University of Maryland reports first presumptive case of monkeypox
The University of Maryland reported its first presumptive case of monkeypox on Wednesday, according to university health officials.
The University of Maryland reported its first presumptive case of monkeypox on Wednesday, according to university health officials.
Maryland man offers classes to help children navigate active shooter situations
A TikTok video is going viral! It shows a mom in Oklahoma teaching her 5-year-old son what to do if an active shooter came into his school. The video has been watched more than a million times and has tens of thousands of comments. So are parents in the DMV doing the same?
A TikTok video is going viral! It shows a mom in Oklahoma teaching her 5-year-old son what to do if an active shooter came into his school. The video has been watched more than a million times and has tens of thousands of comments. So are parents in the DMV doing the same?
School Masking Policies in DC, Maryland and Virginia: What you need to know
School districts across the DMV are announcing their masking policies for the upcoming year.
School districts across the DMV are announcing their masking policies for the upcoming year.
Montgomery Co. Black Ministers Conference holds ‘prayer breakfast’ ahead of new school year
Many parents in the DMV are getting ready to send their kids back to school. So, to send them off with much encouragement and positivity, the group, known as the Black Ministers Conference of Montgomery County held a prayer breakfast Saturday morning.
Many parents in the DMV are getting ready to send their kids back to school. So, to send them off with much encouragement and positivity, the group, known as the Black Ministers Conference of Montgomery County held a prayer breakfast Saturday morning.
Schools districts across DC area impacted by teacher shortages
School districts all across the DC region are struggling to hire teachers. This means many classrooms may have to deal with overcrowding due to being short staffed to start the year.
School districts all across the DC region are struggling to hire teachers. This means many classrooms may have to deal with overcrowding due to being short staffed to start the year.
Prince George's County Schools brings back mask mandate
Schools in Prince George's County will be bringing back its masks requirements starting Monday, August 15 due to spreading coronavirus cases, according to schools officials.
Schools in Prince George's County will be bringing back its masks requirements starting Monday, August 15 due to spreading coronavirus cases, according to schools officials.
Monkeypox Outbreak: Should DC area schools be concerned?
While the coronavirus pandemic seems to be winding down, children going back to school could face a new risk this year, the monkeypox virus.
While the coronavirus pandemic seems to be winding down, children going back to school could face a new risk this year, the monkeypox virus.