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.

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.

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.

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.

Traffic troubles in Montgomery County as more parents drive kids to school

Police say it’s a perfect storm. A new school year, a bus driver shortage and more parents driving their kids due to COVID-19 has caused a traffic nightmare around some Montgomery County schools.

Uncertainty looms in Montgomery County Health Department as search for new chief health officer continues

FOX 5 learned on Monday, as the search continues to find Montgomery County’s next chief health officer, the deputy health officer is allowed to step-in – and must obtain sign-off from the Prince George’s County’s Chief Health Officer on orders.

Montgomery County leaders address quarantine issues in schools

Why wasn’t rapid testing included beforehand if MCPS began the school year with a more restrictive quarantine policy that goes beyond state and CDC guidance?

Montgomery County schools – including virtual academy – closing early today

All Montgomery County schools – including the Virtual Academy – will close early today in anticipation of the remnants of Hurricane Ida arriving in the region.