More than half of Montgomery County Public Schools showing COVID-19 'outbreak'
Around 60% of Montgomery County’s 209 public schools are now reporting a COVID-19 “outbreak,” according to a new color-categorized database the school leaders announced earlier this week.
Montgomery County bus driver shortage causing major delays for students
MCPS announced that it would not be able to pick up students along 90 of its bus routes, leaving parents scrambling to find last-minute means of transportation.
Montgomery County Public Schools testing new system to curb COVID-19 threat
Montgomery County Public Schools is testing out a new system to curb the COVID-19 risk as they announced Tuesday that 11 schools will close for 14 days starting on Jan. 5 due to the virus.
Montgomery County schools give update on reopening date
Montgomery County Public Schools told parents Thursday they’re committed to keeping kids in school and will have in-person learning starting Monday.
Montgomery County Public Schools suspends most in-person extracurricular activities
Montgomery County Public Schools has announced all in-person, non-athletic extracurricular activities have been suspended from Dec. 20 through Jan. 7 due to rising COVID-19 cases in the county.
Maryland’s largest school system approves an unannounced pandemic-related calendar change
Another school calendar change in our region: Montgomery County Public School’s Interim Superintendent made a request on Tuesday for 2021-2022 school calendar change that will now include a few early release days and several days chosen for system-wide closure.
Montgomery County schools backing off employee vaccine mandate
Montgomery County Public Schools appears to be backing-off its vaccine mandate -- Maryland’s largest school district unable to afford losing any more teachers and staff as the COVID-19 pandemic worker shortages continue.
Gun scares at Montgomery, Prince William County schools follow nationwide increase
In just the last two days, both Montgomery and Prince William County schools have had gun scares on campus.
Is the Montgomery County school system still a sought after school system?
For years, Montgomery County’s public schools have not only equated to Maryland’s largest school district, MCPS has also been a sought-after school district for parents, earning National Gold Standard rankings in years past.
Seneca Valley High School’s principal calls on dads
Seneca Valley High School Principal Marc Cohen is calling on SVHS dads to help squelch the violence at their Germantown school. Principal Cohen issued his call to action across social media on Tuesday asking all Eagle dads available to help monitor students during certain "key" times of the day.
Substitute teacher shortage prompts Montgomery County schools to close the day before Thanksgiving
The Montgomery County School Board on Tuesday voted to close schools the day before Thanksgiving dues the district’s substitute teacher shortage.
Suspect in custody after stabbing near Blair High School in Silver Spring
A suspect is in custody after a stabbing near Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring on Monday morning, Montgomery County police say.
Parents call for transparency, preventative measures after 'serious incident' at Wootton High
Some parents are calling for more transparency and preventative measures after a "serious incident" involving football players at Wootton High School this week.
FOX 5 speaks with MCPS Interim Superintendent amid additional challenges
More tough news for Maryland’s largest school district as a Montgomery County Public Schools spokesperson confirmed for FOX 5 staffing shortages have gotten slightly worse.
Montgomery County schools maintaining mask mandate
Although Montgomery County is lifting its mask mandate after midnight, all students, staff and visitors will still be expected to wear face coverings inside school facilities.
Second Montgomery County high school football game to start early for security reasons
Montgomery County Public Schools says next week’s Seneca Valley football game against Damascus will also start early for security reasons.
MCPS answers questions about earlier start time to football game between two rival high schools
Many questions are being asked about a two house early start time to a highly anticipated Friday football game between two rival high schools in Montgomery County.
School fights promoted online raise concerns in Montgomery County
School fights have been ubiquitous as students return to the classroom this year. Now one concerned parent is sharing an Instagram page with FOX 5 that appears to promote and celebrate such incidents at Francis Scott Key Middle School.
Lawsuit filed to halt Montgomery County school employee vaccine mandate
In Maryland, there is now a lawsuit calling for a halt to the Montgomery County Public School employee COVID-19 vaccine requirement, which comes as frustration grows to a separate county employee mandate bill introduced on Tuesday.
Vaccination deadline approaching for Montgomery County employees
Deadlines for many local county and state employees to show proof of vaccination are quickly approaching.