Two MCPS schools dismiss early, FCPS cancels activities as temps rise
Extreme heat is disrupting school operations across the D.C. region, forcing early dismissals at two Montgomery County high schools and prompting Fairfax County Public Schools to cancel most outdoor activities Thursday.
Extreme heat is disrupting school operations across the D.C. region, forcing early dismissals at two Montgomery County high schools and prompting Fairfax County Public Schools to cancel most outdoor activities Thursday.
Montgomery County adopts $3.72B school budget, eliminating hundreds of jobs
Hundreds of school positions will be eliminated under the final $3.72 billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget adopted Thursday by the Montgomery County Board of Education.
Hundreds of school positions will be eliminated under the final $3.72 billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget adopted Thursday by the Montgomery County Board of Education.
MCPS to vote on final budget Thursday, with more than 400 jobs at risk
After weeks of backlash, the Montgomery County School Board is preparing to vote Thursday on a final budget that could eliminate hundreds of jobs.
After weeks of backlash, the Montgomery County School Board is preparing to vote Thursday on a final budget that could eliminate hundreds of jobs.
MCPS facing $36M funding gap after county approves budget
The Montgomery County Council on Tuesday approved a $7.9 billion county budget and adopted a progressive income tax measure, but the decision leaves Montgomery County Public Schools confronting a $36 million funding gap that could lead to significant staffing cuts.
The Montgomery County Council on Tuesday approved a $7.9 billion county budget and adopted a progressive income tax measure, but the decision leaves Montgomery County Public Schools confronting a $36 million funding gap that could lead to significant staffing cuts.
Montgomery County approves $143M increase to school budget, cuts still possible
The Montgomery County Council approved a major increase to the Montgomery County Public Schools budget on Friday, but labor officials say it isn't enough, and that some will lose their jobs.
The Montgomery County Council approved a major increase to the Montgomery County Public Schools budget on Friday, but labor officials say it isn't enough, and that some will lose their jobs.
Crowds react after council delays MCPS funding vote
Protests and chants erupted Thursday night after the Montgomery County Council postponed a straw vote on the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget.
Protests and chants erupted Thursday night after the Montgomery County Council postponed a straw vote on the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget.
Montgomery County Council delays vote on $8B budget amid major shortfall
Montgomery County leaders were expected to vote Thursday on a high‑stakes $8 billion budget, but left without a decision. The vote was postponed to allow for more discussion.
Montgomery County leaders were expected to vote Thursday on a high‑stakes $8 billion budget, but left without a decision. The vote was postponed to allow for more discussion.
Walt Whitman HS student, 16, charged with bringing loaded gun to school
The 16-year-old student is being charged as an adult, according to police.
The 16-year-old student is being charged as an adult, according to police.
Montgomery County faces $150 million budget shortfall, hundreds of school jobs at risk
Montgomery County Public Schools could see significant staffing cuts as county leaders work to close a $150 million budget gap.
Montgomery County Public Schools could see significant staffing cuts as county leaders work to close a $150 million budget gap.
19-year-old charged after fight, shooting in Blake HS parking lot
Djibia Gombo, 19, of Silver Spring, was charged with assault after a fight in a high school parking lot ended with a student shot.
Djibia Gombo, 19, of Silver Spring, was charged with assault after a fight in a high school parking lot ended with a student shot.
Montgomery County leaders debate more police in schools, while department faces staffing shortages
A recent survey found about a third of families, staff and administrators wanted more officers in schools, but officials say there aren't enough officers for every school.
A recent survey found about a third of families, staff and administrators wanted more officers in schools, but officials say there aren't enough officers for every school.
Montgomery County School Board approves major boundary change plan
A heated, long-fought battle in Maryland’s largest school district has come to a head.
A heated, long-fought battle in Maryland’s largest school district has come to a head.
New report exposes failures leading up to shooting at Wootton High School
A new report has revealed critical failures both before and during the response to last month's shooting at Wootton High School.
A new report has revealed critical failures both before and during the response to last month's shooting at Wootton High School.
Lawmakers consider bill that would prevent MCPS from extending school calendar due to snow days
The school calendar in Montgomery County is still in flux as the district and lawmakers try to avoid extending the year into late June. Right now, the bill that could end classes sooner is moving to the state senate.
The school calendar in Montgomery County is still in flux as the district and lawmakers try to avoid extending the year into late June. Right now, the bill that could end classes sooner is moving to the state senate.
Lawmakers considering bill that would prevent MCPS from extending school calendar due to snow days
The school calendar in Montgomery County is still in flux as the district and lawmakers try to avoid extending the year into late June. Right now, the bill that could end classes sooner is moving to the state senate. FOX 5's Homa Bash is live in Bethesda with the latest.
The school calendar in Montgomery County is still in flux as the district and lawmakers try to avoid extending the year into late June. Right now, the bill that could end classes sooner is moving to the state senate. FOX 5's Homa Bash is live in Bethesda with the latest.
Hundreds rally to save Wootton High School
Hundreds of Wootton High families rallied against relocating the school on Monday night as Board of Education members held a public hearing on the plan to move the school to Gaithersburg.
Hundreds of Wootton High families rallied against relocating the school on Monday night as Board of Education members held a public hearing on the plan to move the school to Gaithersburg.
Wootton families protest relocation plan
Hundreds of Wootton High School families packed a public hearing in Rockville to oppose a proposal that would permanently relocate the school to Crown High in Gaithersburg. MCPS says the move would address overcrowding and renovation needs, but parents and local leaders argue Wootton should stay put as the Board of Education prepares for a final vote next month.
Hundreds of Wootton High School families packed a public hearing in Rockville to oppose a proposal that would permanently relocate the school to Crown High in Gaithersburg. MCPS says the move would address overcrowding and renovation needs, but parents and local leaders argue Wootton should stay put as the Board of Education prepares for a final vote next month.
Parents question school police officer’s whereabouts during Wootton High shooting
Wootton High School parents are raising concerns about where the school's assigned police officer was at the time of a shooting last week that left one student injured and the rest under lockdown for hours.
Wootton High School parents are raising concerns about where the school's assigned police officer was at the time of a shooting last week that left one student injured and the rest under lockdown for hours.
Parents question school police officer’s whereabouts during Wootton High shooting
Wootton High School parents are raising concerns about where the school's assigned police officer was at the time of a shooting last week that left one student injured and the rest under lockdown for hours.
Wootton High School parents are raising concerns about where the school's assigned police officer was at the time of a shooting last week that left one student injured and the rest under lockdown for hours.
New measures, increased security presence expected at Wootton High School after shooting
Families in Montgomery County have continued to express concern after a student was shot at Wootton High School on Monday.
Families in Montgomery County have continued to express concern after a student was shot at Wootton High School on Monday.