Jury finds former MCPS bus driver criminally responsible for sexually abusing 4 special needs students
A jury found former Montgomery County Public Schools bus driver Etienne Kabongo criminally responsible for sexually abusing four special needs students.
15-year-old charged with bringing gun to Prince George's County high school
A 15-year-old is facing charges after bringing a gun to a Prince George's County high school on Wednesday, according to police.
Here's how drug dealers use Snapchat and Instagram to reach kids
Emojis and keywords are linking kids directly to drug dealers on platforms like Snapchat and Instagram.
N-word written on locker at Gaithersburg High School; MCPS launches investigation
Hate-based graffiti was found Wednesday in the boy's locker room at Gaithersburg High School.
Superintendent tries new strategy to address violence in Anne Arundel Co. schools
School leaders in Anne Arundel County are trying a new strategy to make schools safer.
Montgomery County Public Schools holds community forum on Fentanyl
Fentanyl overdoses among young people across the country are on the rise, and Montgomery County is no exception. So county school official hosted a community forum on Saturday to talk to parents about the deadly drug.
PGCPS apologizes, seniors no longer need extra credits to graduate
In a new letter to parents, Prince George's County Public Schools apologizes for a system error they say caused students to be three credits short of graduation.
Parents will learn how to use Narcan at MCPS community forum on Fentanyl
It’s deadly – and it’s in our schools. That’s the message Montgomery County officials plan to deliver to parents Saturday morning when they host a community forum about Fentanyl.
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.