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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.