Investigation finds traffic violations cost MCPS almost $150K
A concerning new report finds traffic violations made by Montgomery County Public Schools staff cost the district nearly $150,000.
A concerning new report finds traffic violations made by Montgomery County Public Schools staff cost the district nearly $150,000.
Security guard facing charges for showing porn to student at Earle B. Wood Middle School
A middle school security officer is now facing sex charges in Montgomery County.
A middle school security officer is now facing sex charges in Montgomery County.
After school recovery clubhouse helps Montgomery County students struggling with addiction
Every morning, students are bussed to the clubhouse at The Landing where they get one-on-one help with school work, and encouragement to reach their recovery goals in a safe and sober environment.
Every morning, students are bussed to the clubhouse at The Landing where they get one-on-one help with school work, and encouragement to reach their recovery goals in a safe and sober environment.
Vape detectors being installed at some Montgomery County high schools
Vape detectors will be installed at a select number of high schools in Montgomery County in the coming weeks.
Vape detectors will be installed at a select number of high schools in Montgomery County in the coming weeks.
Montgomery County’s initiative 'Speak up, Save a Life' aims to help students amid fentanyl crisis
Students at a Montgomery County high school will learn the hard facts of the deadly fentanyl crisis from the County's top prosecutor.
Students at a Montgomery County high school will learn the hard facts of the deadly fentanyl crisis from the County's top prosecutor.
MCPS revises policy on LGBTQ-friendly books
MCPS updated its messaging Thursday regarding the use of inclusive LGBTQ texts in classrooms.
MCPS updated its messaging Thursday regarding the use of inclusive LGBTQ texts in classrooms.
Quince Orchard High School changes open lunch policy after student overdoses
The principal cited continued safety concerns and disruptive behaviors that have taken place off school property as the reason for the changes.
The principal cited continued safety concerns and disruptive behaviors that have taken place off school property as the reason for the changes.
Quince Orchard High School student found unconscious inside McDonald's bathroom
A Quince Orchard High School student was found unconscious Tuesday inside a Gaithersburg McDonald's bathroom. Montgomery County police believe a Good Samaritan may have saved the student's life.
A Quince Orchard High School student was found unconscious Tuesday inside a Gaithersburg McDonald's bathroom. Montgomery County police believe a Good Samaritan may have saved the student's life.
Montgomery County executive defends his property tax plan
There’s already backlash over Montgomery County’s plan to raise property taxes.
There’s already backlash over Montgomery County’s plan to raise property taxes.
Suspect in custody following shelter-in-place at 5 Montgomery County schools: police
A suspect is in custody after a shooting investigation placed five Montgomery County schools on a shelter-in-place.
A suspect is in custody after a shooting investigation placed five Montgomery County schools on a shelter-in-place.
MCPS responds to parents’ restorative justice concerns
MCPS addressed concerns over its restorative justice approach Wednesday as the school system is now evaluating whether the practices are actually working in accordance with state guidelines.
MCPS addressed concerns over its restorative justice approach Wednesday as the school system is now evaluating whether the practices are actually working in accordance with state guidelines.
New plan aims to cut down on drug use, fighting in Montgomery County school bathrooms
There's a new plan going into effect to cut down on bad behavior in Montgomery County Public School bathrooms including vaping, drug use and fighting.
There's a new plan going into effect to cut down on bad behavior in Montgomery County Public School bathrooms including vaping, drug use and fighting.
Damascus High School students gift refurbished accessibility van to local woman
Damascus High School students participating in the Montgomery County Automotive Trades Foundation gave back to a local family Thursday by refurbishing an accessibility van.
Damascus High School students participating in the Montgomery County Automotive Trades Foundation gave back to a local family Thursday by refurbishing an accessibility van.
Wheaton High School's wrestling season ends due to ineligible student
Parents say they’ve been informed their appeal to continue the season was denied, but that decision hasn’t been announced just yet.
Parents say they’ve been informed their appeal to continue the season was denied, but that decision hasn’t been announced just yet.
Homophobic club documents found on Rockville middle school student's laptop
An investigation was conducted last week into an attempt to create a homophobic club at a Rockville middle school, according to a letter sent out by the principal.
An investigation was conducted last week into an attempt to create a homophobic club at a Rockville middle school, according to a letter sent out by the principal.
Jury finds former MCPS bus driver criminally responsible for sexually abusing 4 special needs students
A jury found former Montgomery County Public Schools bus driver Etienne Kabongo criminally responsible for sexually abusing four special needs students.
A jury found former Montgomery County Public Schools bus driver Etienne Kabongo criminally responsible for sexually abusing four special needs students.
Loiederman Middle School students injured in bus crash
A few Loiederman Middle School students, on their way home, were involved in a collision Monday afternoon when the school bus they were riding on crashed into an SUV.
A few Loiederman Middle School students, on their way home, were involved in a collision Monday afternoon when the school bus they were riding on crashed into an SUV.
N-word written on locker at Gaithersburg High School; MCPS launches investigation
Hate-based graffiti was found Wednesday in the boy's locker room at Gaithersburg High School.
Hate-based graffiti was found Wednesday in the boy's locker room at Gaithersburg High School.
MCPS to address bathroom safety concerns as parents voice frustrations
Last week, two B-CC students were found passed-out drunk in a bathroom, reportedly just after eight in the morning.
Last week, two B-CC students were found passed-out drunk in a bathroom, reportedly just after eight in the morning.
Montgomery County Public Schools holds community forum on Fentanyl
Fentanyl overdoses among young people across the country are on the rise, and Montgomery County is no exception. So county school official hosted a community forum on Saturday to talk to parents about the deadly drug.
Fentanyl overdoses among young people across the country are on the rise, and Montgomery County is no exception. So county school official hosted a community forum on Saturday to talk to parents about the deadly drug.