Should school resource officers return to curb violence in Montgomery Co. public schools?
Officials from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), the State’s Attorney Office, and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) conducted a joint news conference Monday to give an update on the Magruder High School shooting.
Officials from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), the State’s Attorney Office, and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) conducted a joint news conference Monday to give an update on the Magruder High School shooting.
1 student shot at Magruder High School; another student in custody, police say
UPDATE: Montgomery County Police say a 17-year-old student faces several charges for the shooting at Magruder High School Friday.
UPDATE: Montgomery County Police say a 17-year-old student faces several charges for the shooting at Magruder High School Friday.
Students in Montgomery Co. hold walkouts to demand switch to virtual learning amid COVID concerns
Students at multiple Montgomery County schools plan to walk out of class on Friday. Student organizers say there could be hundreds of students taking part at nearly 20 different schools.
Students at multiple Montgomery County schools plan to walk out of class on Friday. Student organizers say there could be hundreds of students taking part at nearly 20 different schools.
Montgomery County Public School leaders discuss school closures and COVID-19 decision making
After nearly two weeks of parents voicing frustrations, Montgomery County Public School leaders have shared more details behind how COVID-19 school closure decisions are being made during this latest Omicron variant wave.
After nearly two weeks of parents voicing frustrations, Montgomery County Public School leaders have shared more details behind how COVID-19 school closure decisions are being made during this latest Omicron variant wave.
16 Montgomery Co. schools going virtual due to COVID related reasons
Tuesday evening, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) confirmed 16 schools will move to virtual instruction for 10 calendar days, starting this Thursday, January 20th.
Tuesday evening, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) confirmed 16 schools will move to virtual instruction for 10 calendar days, starting this Thursday, January 20th.
Montgomery Co. Public Schools teacher’s union votes no confidence; council holding emergency session
The Montgomery County Education Association, which represents thousands of Montgomery County Public School teachers, announced on Thursday that out of nearly 7,000 members voting in a day, around 94% voted “no confidence” in both the Montgomery County School Board and Interim Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight.
The Montgomery County Education Association, which represents thousands of Montgomery County Public School teachers, announced on Thursday that out of nearly 7,000 members voting in a day, around 94% voted “no confidence” in both the Montgomery County School Board and Interim Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight.
Poolesville HS students stage walkout to promote proper mask-wearing practices
Students at Poolesville High School want their peers, faculty and members of their community to wear their masks properly.
Students at Poolesville High School want their peers, faculty and members of their community to wear their masks properly.
Montgomery County community conversation falls flat for MCPS parents, students
Concerns over COVID continue to riddle Montgomery County Public Schools and its return to the classroom. The school district held a "conversation" with parents, students and staff on Wednesday night, but for parents – it was anything but a conversation.
Concerns over COVID continue to riddle Montgomery County Public Schools and its return to the classroom. The school district held a "conversation" with parents, students and staff on Wednesday night, but for parents – it was anything but a conversation.
Montgomery County schools not likely to receive National Guard assistance for bus driver shortage
Montgomery County Public Schools is likely not getting National Guard assistance to help with its continued bus driver shortage, FOX 5 learned on Wednesday. A state official confirmed for FOX 5, there is no actual pending request.
Montgomery County Public Schools is likely not getting National Guard assistance to help with its continued bus driver shortage, FOX 5 learned on Wednesday. A state official confirmed for FOX 5, there is no actual pending request.
FOX 5 EXCLUSIVE: Montgomery County sheds light on public schools' 5% guidance controversy
In an exclusive interview with FOX 5, the Director of Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Dr. Raymond Crowel, provided more insight behind MCPS’ abrupt decision to change the COVID-19 policy last week, which focused on a 5% COVID-19 positive case metric for guidance.
In an exclusive interview with FOX 5, the Director of Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Dr. Raymond Crowel, provided more insight behind MCPS’ abrupt decision to change the COVID-19 policy last week, which focused on a 5% COVID-19 positive case metric for guidance.
Montgomery County parents speak out on district's handling of COVID-19 at town hall
County Councilman Tom Hucker hosted a town hall for Montgomery County Public School parents Sunday afternoon, discussing the district's latest response to COVID-19.
County Councilman Tom Hucker hosted a town hall for Montgomery County Public School parents Sunday afternoon, discussing the district's latest response to COVID-19.
Montgomery Co. Public Schools changing COVID-19 protocols amid concerns from parents
Montgomery County Public Schools is nixing the threshold it was using to help determine whether schools should transition from in-person to virtual learning due to positive COVID-19 cases.
Montgomery County Public Schools is nixing the threshold it was using to help determine whether schools should transition from in-person to virtual learning due to positive COVID-19 cases.
Montgomery County parents, teachers frustrated by COVID spikes, staffing shortages
Posts on social media Thursday from Montgomery County Public School parents showed plenty of frustration about the return to school, including everything from staff shortages to misguided bus routes to a lack of communication with teachers themselves.
Posts on social media Thursday from Montgomery County Public School parents showed plenty of frustration about the return to school, including everything from staff shortages to misguided bus routes to a lack of communication with teachers themselves.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.