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.
16-year-old charged after shooting classmate at Wootton High School: police
Thomas S. Wootton High School went on lockdown Monday afternoon after a student was shot by a classmate, police say.
Thomas S. Wootton High School went on lockdown Monday afternoon after a student was shot by a classmate, police say.
Outrage over recommendation to moving Wootton High School
Parents of Wootton High School students react to the Superintendent's recommendation to move the school to Crown High School.
Parents of Wootton High School students react to the Superintendent's recommendation to move the school to Crown High School.
“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.