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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Deadlines for many local county and state employees to show proof of vaccination are quickly approaching.
Montgomery County schools roll back stricter quarantine policy
Montgomery County Public Schools on Tuesday rolled back their stricter COVID-19 quarantine policy.
Montgomery County Public Schools on Tuesday rolled back their stricter COVID-19 quarantine policy.
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.
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.
Child injured in hit-and-run in front of Montgomery County school, officials say
A child was injured in a hit-and-run outside of a Montgomery County middle school, according to officials.
A child was injured in a hit-and-run outside of a Montgomery County middle school, according to officials.
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.
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?
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 Co. parents frustrated as new school policy leaves about 1,000 students, staff in quarantine
With just four days into the new school year, many parents in Montgomery County are upset with MCPS and their recently updated quarantine policy.
With just four days into the new school year, many parents in Montgomery County are upset with MCPS and their recently updated quarantine policy.
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.
All Montgomery County schools – including the Virtual Academy – will close early today in anticipation of the remnants of Hurricane Ida arriving in the region.
MCPS to implement random COVID-19 screening tests for select students
Montgomery County Public Schools will use random COVID-19 screening tests for select students this fall, according to a letter sent to parents this week.
Montgomery County Public Schools will use random COVID-19 screening tests for select students this fall, according to a letter sent to parents this week.
Montgomery County's back-to-school plans shifting due to COVID concerns
Montgomery County schools are set to open their doors on Monday, but already there have been some changes to their back-to-school plans that stem from concern over the COVID-19 delta variant.
Montgomery County schools are set to open their doors on Monday, but already there have been some changes to their back-to-school plans that stem from concern over the COVID-19 delta variant.
Parents concerned about fall sports after COVID outbreak shuts down football at Quince Orchard HS
In just over a week, kids will be headed back to class for the first day of school in Montgomery County, but already one high school is dealing with a COVID outbreak.
In just over a week, kids will be headed back to class for the first day of school in Montgomery County, but already one high school is dealing with a COVID outbreak.