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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
MCPS parents frustrated with change in graduation venue
All Montgomery County Public high schools will now move their graduation ceremonies to the University of Maryland’s Baltimore County campus.
High school vape sensors trigger 'thousands' of false alarms at MCPS schools
In June, Montgomery County Public Schools administrators reported myriad complaints about HALO Smart Sensors that were placed in high school bathrooms including getting inundated with hundreds — sometimes thousands — of alerts in a single day.
Maximum sentence for Maryland driver in crash that severed police seargeant's legs
A Montgomery County judge has imposed the maximum possible sentence for a driver who was convicted of hitting a police officer in a 2023 crash.
Gunman on the loose after shooting sends four school into lockdown on first day
The search is on for a shooter in Montgomery County after two people were shot, sending four schools into lockdown on the first day back for Montgomery County students.
Report finds major flaws in MCPS background checks
Montgomery County Public Schools are under scrutiny following a new report that highlights serious flaws in the district’s employee background check system.
New report finds deficiencies with background check process at Montgomery County Public Schools
The Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released a report on Monday which states that Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) failed to correctly conduct background checks on employees who have access to students.
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School principal steps down
The principal at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School has stepped down from his role.
Montgomery County schools tighten cell phone rules for students
A stricter cell phone policy is coming to Montgomery County schools this year.
Montgomery County to review overhaul of grading policies
A major shift is coming to how Montgomery County students are graded, as the County Council’s Education Committee meets on Thursday to review new policies affecting retakes, late work, and final grade calculations.
Supreme Court rules on birthright citizenship, Montgomery County LBGTQ books & more
The Supreme Court issued its final six opinions of the current term Friday — from cases it heard in the spring and possibly some emergency petitions.
Downed tree closes Westland Middle School for second straight day
Westland Middle School remained closed for a second day on Tuesday after heavy rains brought down a massive tree onto the building, officials said.
Montgomery County parents concerned kids could be rezoned amid boundary changes
A plan to ease overcrowding in Montgomery County high schools has some parents concerned their children could soon be rezoned.
Retiree health fund tapped to MCPS budget, avoiding income tax hike
An income tax increase is off the table in Montgomery County after council leaders joined with public school officials to announce they’ve figured out a solution that would fund virtually all the school system’s budget needs without raising income tax.