Rockville councilmember questions MCPS school repair priorities amid multibillion-dollar needs
Montgomery County school leaders heard from the community about the district’s construction budget as local leaders raised concerns over how school repair and renovation projects are being prioritized.
Montgomery County school leaders heard from the community about the district’s construction budget as local leaders raised concerns over how school repair and renovation projects are being prioritized.
Suspect wanted, 4 detainees released after gunshots reported near Bethesda-area high school
Four people were detained, police said, after reports of gunshots near a Bethesda high school.
Four people were detained, police said, after reports of gunshots near a Bethesda high school.
Benjamin Banneker Middle School open following water main break, sinkhole repairs
Benjamin Banneker Middle School opened on time Thursday following repairs to a 16-inch water main break that knocked out service to the building and created a sinkhole on a nearby road Wednesday night.
Benjamin Banneker Middle School opened on time Thursday following repairs to a 16-inch water main break that knocked out service to the building and created a sinkhole on a nearby road Wednesday night.
Supreme Court to hear case on race in Maryland middle school admissions
The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a case about the role race plays in middle school admissions, three years after a majority on the high court struck down affirmative action in college.
The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a case about the role race plays in middle school admissions, three years after a majority on the high court struck down affirmative action in college.
Montgomery County school leaders silent on sudden leave for Northwest High School principal
Montgomery County school leaders shared little details about why a high school principal was put on leave.
Montgomery County school leaders shared little details about why a high school principal was put on leave.
Montgomery County high school principal placed on leave; reason unclear
The principal of Northwest High School in Germantown has been placed on leave, according to a notice sent to families by Montgomery County Public Schools.
The principal of Northwest High School in Germantown has been placed on leave, according to a notice sent to families by Montgomery County Public Schools.
Police investigate parking lot fight after Montgomery County girls' flag football game
A girls' flag football game between Poolesville and Clarksburg ended in a parking lot fight and police investigation in Montgomery County.
A girls' flag football game between Poolesville and Clarksburg ended in a parking lot fight and police investigation in Montgomery County.
Two Montgomery County schools cancel homecoming dances due to low attendance
Homecoming dances are going away at some Maryland schools, with two Montgomery County high schools scrapping their plans for dances, saying not enough students want to attend.
Homecoming dances are going away at some Maryland schools, with two Montgomery County high schools scrapping their plans for dances, saying not enough students want to attend.
No arrests after fight following Montgomery County girls high school flag football game
Authorities say no arrests have been made following a physical altercation in a high school parking lot after a girls flag football game Monday night in Montgomery County.
Authorities say no arrests have been made following a physical altercation in a high school parking lot after a girls flag football game Monday night in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County school officials respond to Jewish leaders urging action against antisemitism
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor responded Thursday to dozens of local Jewish leaders who said the district must do more to combat antisemitism.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor responded Thursday to dozens of local Jewish leaders who said the district must do more to combat antisemitism.
Jewish leaders urge Montgomery County school officials to combat 'skyrocketing' antisemitism
Local Jewish leaders are urging officials with Montgomery County Public Schools to do more to combat antisemitism.
Local Jewish leaders are urging officials with Montgomery County Public Schools to do more to combat antisemitism.
Student arrested, 2 weapons recovered in separate incidents at Magruder High School
A knife and BB gun were recovered during two separate incidents at Magruder High School Thursday, leading to the arrest of a 15-year-old student, according to Montgomery County police.
A knife and BB gun were recovered during two separate incidents at Magruder High School Thursday, leading to the arrest of a 15-year-old student, according to Montgomery County police.
Montgomery County leaders blast school district over $55 million artificial turf plan
Montgomery County leaders are pushing back against the school district's plan to convert more fields to artificial turf.
Montgomery County leaders are pushing back against the school district's plan to convert more fields to artificial turf.
Maryland high school worker faces new charges after allegedly filming students in changing room
A Montgomery County school employee is facing more charges after allegedly filming eight more female students as they undressed.
A Montgomery County school employee is facing more charges after allegedly filming eight more female students as they undressed.
Montgomery County Public Schools to enforce bell to bell cellphone ban this fall
Montgomery County Public Schools is preparing for one of its biggest changes to student life in years with a bell‑to‑bell ban on cellphone use for all students.
Montgomery County Public Schools is preparing for one of its biggest changes to student life in years with a bell‑to‑bell ban on cellphone use for all students.
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.