“Our Kids Are Not Chess Pieces”: Families React to MCPS Redistricting Plan
Maryland’s largest school district is considering major redistricting changes, and families are fired up. Montgomery County parents are pushing back against proposals that could shift where their kids attend high school — including who gets to go to the brand-new Crown High in Gaithersburg. Families say the changes could split cohorts and disrupt students’ sense of community as the district prepares to vote.
Maryland’s largest school district is considering major redistricting changes, and families are fired up. Montgomery County parents are pushing back against proposals that could shift where their kids attend high school — including who gets to go to the brand-new Crown High in Gaithersburg. Families say the changes could split cohorts and disrupt students’ sense of community as the district prepares to vote.
MCPS reopening after snowstorm forced closures
Montgomery County Public Schools are reopening Tuesday, but the district is warning that some students may not get bus service if their stops remain blocked by snow and ice.
Montgomery County Public Schools are reopening Tuesday, but the district is warning that some students may not get bus service if their stops remain blocked by snow and ice.
Who Gets The Crown? Inside MCPS’s Redistricting Debate
Montgomery County Public Schools is weighing sweeping changes to attendance boundaries — and families across the county are deeply divided. We break down the competing proposals, including plans to use Crown as a permanent high school or a temporary holding school while other campuses undergo major repairs. Parents who moved specifically for Crown worry their children could be sent farther away, while other communities argue their schools are in dire need of relief. The conversation also explores how program analysis, regional high school models, and future elementary boundary studies factor into the decision. With a superintendent’s recommendation expected in February and a school board vote scheduled for March, we explain what families should watch for next — and how to understand what these proposals could mean for their own children.
Montgomery County Public Schools is weighing sweeping changes to attendance boundaries — and families across the county are deeply divided. We break down the competing proposals, including plans to use Crown as a permanent high school or a temporary holding school while other campuses undergo major repairs. Parents who moved specifically for Crown worry their children could be sent farther away, while other communities argue their schools are in dire need of relief. The conversation also explores how program analysis, regional high school models, and future elementary boundary studies factor into the decision. With a superintendent’s recommendation expected in February and a school board vote scheduled for March, we explain what families should watch for next — and how to understand what these proposals could mean for their own children.
Islamaphobic hate graffiti found at high school in Montgomery County
Hateful, Islamophobic graffiti was found at Walt Whitman High School in Montgomery County. FOX 5's Shomari Stone reports.
Hateful, Islamophobic graffiti was found at Walt Whitman High School in Montgomery County. FOX 5's Shomari Stone reports.
MCPS parents concerned about changes to staffing for special education students
Montgomery County Public School parents spoke out at board meeting Thursday night, voicing frustration about proposed staffing changes for special education programs. Parents say paraeducator cuts and reductions in autism-specific support could have devastating impacts on kids with special needs.
Montgomery County Public School parents spoke out at board meeting Thursday night, voicing frustration about proposed staffing changes for special education programs. Parents say paraeducator cuts and reductions in autism-specific support could have devastating impacts on kids with special needs.
MCPS parents protest changes to special education staffing at schools
Families of children with autism are bracing for a heated Montgomery County School Board meeting over proposed staffing changes in special education. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee is live at tonight's meeting with the latest.
Families of children with autism are bracing for a heated Montgomery County School Board meeting over proposed staffing changes in special education. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee is live at tonight's meeting with the latest.
MCPS parents worried about proposed changes to special education staffing at schools
Families of children with autism are bracing for a heated Montgomery County School Board meeting over proposed staffing changes in special education.
Families of children with autism are bracing for a heated Montgomery County School Board meeting over proposed staffing changes in special education.
Man stabbed on Rockville walking path; search for suspects continues
Authorities are searching for suspects after a man was stabbed Wednesday night on a walking path in Rockville.
Authorities are searching for suspects after a man was stabbed Wednesday night on a walking path in Rockville.
Two charged with murder after Gaithersburg teen killed in Moose Knuckles trade
Authorities say two people have been arrested and charged in the shooting death of a Gaithersburg man earlier this month.
Authorities say two people have been arrested and charged in the shooting death of a Gaithersburg man earlier this month.
Parents, community members continue to voice concerns about MCPS redistricting
Parents and community leaders voiced strong opposition Thursday during a Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education working meeting over a controversial redistricting proposal known as "Option H."
Parents and community leaders voiced strong opposition Thursday during a Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education working meeting over a controversial redistricting proposal known as "Option H."
MCPS parents speak out against proposal to close Wootton High School
Parents and community leaders voiced strong opposition Thursday during a Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education working meeting over a controversial redistricting proposal known as "Option H." FOX 5's Julie Donaldson explains.
Parents and community leaders voiced strong opposition Thursday during a Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education working meeting over a controversial redistricting proposal known as "Option H." FOX 5's Julie Donaldson explains.
Debate over MCPS boundaries, Crown High School continues
The battle over redistricting in Maryland’s largest school district is still underway.
The battle over redistricting in Maryland’s largest school district is still underway.
Battle over MCPS' Crown HS to take over public comments Thursday
Montgomery County Public Schools is set to hold a School Board meeting Thursday night. A peak at the public comments submitted shows a majority of testimony is on the future of Crown High School, which has become a point of contention for many parents in the Gaithersburg area.
Montgomery County Public Schools is set to hold a School Board meeting Thursday night. A peak at the public comments submitted shows a majority of testimony is on the future of Crown High School, which has become a point of contention for many parents in the Gaithersburg area.
Parents push back as MCPS proposes opening new Crown High School as a holding school
A growing fight is unfolding in Montgomery County over newly released school boundary options tied to the long-awaited Crown High School project. Parents in Gaithersburg say the latest proposal from Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is "unfair," leaving their neighborhood at a disadvantage while shifting the new school’s benefits elsewhere.
A growing fight is unfolding in Montgomery County over newly released school boundary options tied to the long-awaited Crown High School project. Parents in Gaithersburg say the latest proposal from Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is "unfair," leaving their neighborhood at a disadvantage while shifting the new school’s benefits elsewhere.
Former Bethesda-Chevy Chase teacher wins $500K settlement after racism allegations
A former Montgomery County Public Schools teacher is speaking out after he says false allegations of racist comments upended his life.
A former Montgomery County Public Schools teacher is speaking out after he says false allegations of racist comments upended his life.
Families pack school board meeting over MCPS boundary changes
Dozens of families spoke out about proposed boundary changes at a Montgomery County School Board meeting Thursday night as the school board voted to approve the district’s proposed $2.7 billion capital improvement plan.
Dozens of families spoke out about proposed boundary changes at a Montgomery County School Board meeting Thursday night as the school board voted to approve the district’s proposed $2.7 billion capital improvement plan.
Community members urge Montgomery County leadership to rebuild Wootton High School
Community members are urging Montgomery County officials to rebuild Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville. The renewed request comes ahead of an important vote scheduled for later this week.
Community members are urging Montgomery County officials to rebuild Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville. The renewed request comes ahead of an important vote scheduled for later this week.
Report finds MCPS spent $1M without Board of Education approval
Just one month after Montgomery County Schools Superintendent Thomas Taylor says the system is running out of money, the Office of Inspector General says MCPS violated state law spending some of the money they have left.
Just one month after Montgomery County Schools Superintendent Thomas Taylor says the system is running out of money, the Office of Inspector General says MCPS violated state law spending some of the money they have left.
'Hard truths': Montgomery County superintendent calls out problems within district
MCPS' Superintendent spoke to the community about what he calls "hard truths" regarding much-needed school building improvements.
MCPS' Superintendent spoke to the community about what he calls "hard truths" regarding much-needed school building improvements.
Overcrowding prompts new school boundaries in Montgomery County
Parents in Montgomery County are grappling with the prospect of new school boundaries that could change where their children attend classes starting in 2027.
Parents in Montgomery County are grappling with the prospect of new school boundaries that could change where their children attend classes starting in 2027.