Inside Montgomery Co. Public Schools gun education assemblies
FOX 5 got a chance to sit in on the new gun education assembly Montgomery County Public Schools is hosting for students.
FOX 5 got a chance to sit in on the new gun education assembly Montgomery County Public Schools is hosting for students.
A PTSA president sets out to improve her school district's emergency communication
The president of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Parent Teacher Student Association testified before the Montgomery County School Board on Thursday, highlighting what she and other parents say were several failures during last week’s gun scare at the high school.
The president of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Parent Teacher Student Association testified before the Montgomery County School Board on Thursday, highlighting what she and other parents say were several failures during last week’s gun scare at the high school.
Security changes at Montgomery County high school games announced after massive brawl
Leaders from the public school district held a news conference Wednesday afternoon to announce a number of enhanced security measures at athletic events.
Leaders from the public school district held a news conference Wednesday afternoon to announce a number of enhanced security measures at athletic events.
County officials discuss consequences after fight at Gaithersburg High School football game
Montgomery County Public School officials are weighing all options after an on-field brawl stopped a high school football game last Friday.
Montgomery County Public School officials are weighing all options after an on-field brawl stopped a high school football game last Friday.
4 juveniles charged with assault after fight at Gaithersburg High School football game
Four juveniles have been charged with assault and one 19-year-old faces multiple charges after a fight broke out at a high school football game in Gaithersburg Friday night, according to Gaithersburg Police.
Four juveniles have been charged with assault and one 19-year-old faces multiple charges after a fight broke out at a high school football game in Gaithersburg Friday night, according to Gaithersburg Police.
Parents share frustrations with communication during BCC High School lockdown
Several parents and students left BCC High School frustrated with serious concerns over how MCPS is handling emergency communication.
Several parents and students left BCC High School frustrated with serious concerns over how MCPS is handling emergency communication.
Gun education assemblies scheduled at Montgomery County high schools this fall
The program arrives in the county one year after the school district dealt with a series of gun violence incidents, including a shooting inside a bathroom at Magruder High School.
The program arrives in the county one year after the school district dealt with a series of gun violence incidents, including a shooting inside a bathroom at Magruder High School.
High school athletes driving teammates to games concerns some parents in Montgomery County
Should student athletes be driving teammates to away games? Some parents in Montgomery County say they don't want their kids doing it.
Should student athletes be driving teammates to away games? Some parents in Montgomery County say they don't want their kids doing it.
Facebook group connects Montgomery County teachers with supply donors
Two Montgomery County Public Schools teachers are turning to social media for help to fill classrooms with much-needed supplies.
Two Montgomery County Public Schools teachers are turning to social media for help to fill classrooms with much-needed supplies.
Parents concerned over $9.7 million MCPS emergency school bus purchase
A group of lawyers who keep close tabs on Montgomery County Public Schools is waiving a red flag on a diesel bus purchase order made earlier this month that they say will cost the school system nearly $10 million.
A group of lawyers who keep close tabs on Montgomery County Public Schools is waiving a red flag on a diesel bus purchase order made earlier this month that they say will cost the school system nearly $10 million.
Summer school staffing problems lead to virtual learning for special needs students in Montgomery Co.
Staffing problems in Montgomery County Public Schools now means some students with special needs will have to move to virtual learning for a summer school program.
Staffing problems in Montgomery County Public Schools now means some students with special needs will have to move to virtual learning for a summer school program.
Report released on Magruder school shooting
The report was completed by the school district and required by the state.
The report was completed by the school district and required by the state.
Montgomery County leaders assemble to address school safety
"Students and staff must be safe and feel safe to perform at their very best every single day," Dr. McKnight said.
"Students and staff must be safe and feel safe to perform at their very best every single day," Dr. McKnight said.
Magruder High School shooter charged as an adult
A Montgomery County Circuit Judge ruled Thursday that the 17-year-old suspect arrested in the January shooting inside Magruder High School will be tried as an adult.
A Montgomery County Circuit Judge ruled Thursday that the 17-year-old suspect arrested in the January shooting inside Magruder High School will be tried as an adult.
County Executive Marc Elrich on keeping Montgomery County Public Schools safe
In the wake of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, parents are feeling concerned again about school safety in Montgomery County.
In the wake of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, parents are feeling concerned again about school safety in Montgomery County.
Students in Montgomery County will take wellness surveys to assess mental health
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) says the well-being of its students is a top priority.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) says the well-being of its students is a top priority.
Montgomery County attempts to address rise in teen violence
Montgomery County leaders are taking an "all hands on deck" approach to addressing the rise in teen crime.
Montgomery County leaders are taking an "all hands on deck" approach to addressing the rise in teen crime.
Parents in Montgomery County upset unvaccinated students being forced to quarantine
Multiple parents whose children were quarantined feel the school system is unfairly targeting unvaccinated students when those who are vaccinated can also test positive.
Multiple parents whose children were quarantined feel the school system is unfairly targeting unvaccinated students when those who are vaccinated can also test positive.
Resignations, retirements rise among Montgomery County teachers
During Teacher Appreciation Week, the head of Montgomery County’s Teacher’s Union waived a red flag, arguing the county’s educators still need more love from the school district.
During Teacher Appreciation Week, the head of Montgomery County’s Teacher’s Union waived a red flag, arguing the county’s educators still need more love from the school district.
Contact tracing 'no longer necessary' in Montgomery County Public Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has announced that based on guidance from the CDC and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), universal contact tracing is no longer necessary in schools and childcare programs.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has announced that based on guidance from the CDC and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), universal contact tracing is no longer necessary in schools and childcare programs.