Reporting concerns rise as MCPS students continue to share serious sexual assault allegations
There are concerns growing that those sharing detailed claims of sexual assault on social media are not necessarily sharing that information with authorities. On Monday, FOX 5 spoke to various officials who are stressing the importance of potential victims coming forward so that police can launch investigations in alleged criminal sexual activity.
There are concerns growing that those sharing detailed claims of sexual assault on social media are not necessarily sharing that information with authorities. On Monday, FOX 5 spoke to various officials who are stressing the importance of potential victims coming forward so that police can launch investigations in alleged criminal sexual activity.
Montgomery County police working to identify victims in alleged sexual assault case
Montgomery County police say they are trying to identify victims in a possible sexual assault case.
Montgomery County police say they are trying to identify victims in a possible sexual assault case.
Montgomery County could make LGBTQ history with Tuesday Board of Education vote
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County’s Board of Education, among other actions, is expected to vote on whether to add an intensive LGBTQ history course, that some advocates believe could be the first of its kind not only for Montgomery County – but also the state and country.
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County’s Board of Education, among other actions, is expected to vote on whether to add an intensive LGBTQ history course, that some advocates believe could be the first of its kind not only for Montgomery County – but also the state and country.
Montgomery County Board of Education to weigh semester grade option
The Montgomery County Board of Education is expected to vote May 12 on whether MCPS students should have the option to request a semester grade as the county continues to weight how to measure education under this unprecedented Coronavirus shutdown.
The Montgomery County Board of Education is expected to vote May 12 on whether MCPS students should have the option to request a semester grade as the county continues to weight how to measure education under this unprecedented Coronavirus shutdown.
Montgomery County Public Schools student shows a gun during online learning session
On Monday morning, Montgomery County Public Schools sent a notice out to the entire MCPS community following an incident last week, where police confirm a student showed a gun during an online learning session.
On Monday morning, Montgomery County Public Schools sent a notice out to the entire MCPS community following an incident last week, where police confirm a student showed a gun during an online learning session.
Montgomery County Public Schools adding meal distribution sites for students
Montgomery County Public Schools will distribute meals to youths 18 and under - along with all students enrolled in the district - beginning today at Brown Station and Green Castle Elementary schools between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Montgomery County Public Schools will distribute meals to youths 18 and under - along with all students enrolled in the district - beginning today at Brown Station and Green Castle Elementary schools between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
School districts across the DC region are prepared to close if coronavirus gets worse
Montgomery County Public Schools and the Department of Health And Human Services spoke to members of the press on Thursday morning about their coronavirus contingency plan.
Montgomery County Public Schools and the Department of Health And Human Services spoke to members of the press on Thursday morning about their coronavirus contingency plan.
Lawmakers propose universal freshman eligibility for Montgomery County Public Schools sports and activities
Some lawmakers in Montgomery County feel a 2.0 GPA to play sports or activities for high school freshman is just too high. On Tuesday, they proposed to get rid of it.
Some lawmakers in Montgomery County feel a 2.0 GPA to play sports or activities for high school freshman is just too high. On Tuesday, they proposed to get rid of it.
More than 700 Montgomery Blair HS students stayed home Monday, concerned of a possible school threat
A Montgomery County Public Schools Spokesperson tells FOX 5 more than 700 Montgomery Blair High School students stayed home on Monday out of concern for a possible school threat, prompting police to issue a warning to parents and students on teenage social media use. County leaders say they have been dealing with an uptick in threats.
A Montgomery County Public Schools Spokesperson tells FOX 5 more than 700 Montgomery Blair High School students stayed home on Monday out of concern for a possible school threat, prompting police to issue a warning to parents and students on teenage social media use. County leaders say they have been dealing with an uptick in threats.
Montgomery County Public Schools could become first in state to offer LGBTQ studies course
Montgomery County Schools may become the first school district in Maryland to offer an LGBTQ studies course for high schools.
Montgomery County Schools may become the first school district in Maryland to offer an LGBTQ studies course for high schools.
New lawsuits allege 4 minors victims of 'vicious sexual assaults' at Damascus High School
Attorneys announced two lawsuits Thursday filed on behalf of students who they say were sexually assaulted in the Damascus High School locker room scandal.
Attorneys announced two lawsuits Thursday filed on behalf of students who they say were sexually assaulted in the Damascus High School locker room scandal.
Neelsville Middle students speak out about school nicknamed 'prison on the hill'
A group of students spoke during the public comment period of the Montgomery County Council meeting Wednesday night, pleading for the funding to fix their schools.
A group of students spoke during the public comment period of the Montgomery County Council meeting Wednesday night, pleading for the funding to fix their schools.
Montgomery County Public Schools boundary analysis leads to anxiety, confusion
There is so much confusion over a boundary analysis commissioned by the Montgomery County Board of Education that the superintendent attempted to set the record straight on Thursday.
There is so much confusion over a boundary analysis commissioned by the Montgomery County Board of Education that the superintendent attempted to set the record straight on Thursday.
Synthetic turf raising concerns among parents in Montgomery County after reported injuries
Synthetic turf at some Montgomery County Public Schools is raising concerns with parents whose kids play sports on those fields.
Synthetic turf at some Montgomery County Public Schools is raising concerns with parents whose kids play sports on those fields.
Montgomery County Public Schools will now start before Labor Day
Starting next year, Montgomery County Public Schools will start on August 31 instead of after Labor Day. Schools will officially close for summer break on June 16.
Starting next year, Montgomery County Public Schools will start on August 31 instead of after Labor Day. Schools will officially close for summer break on June 16.
Nearly 6,000 students in Montgomery County had personal info exposed in data breach, officials say
Officials now say nearly 6,000 students from six different schools in Montgomery County had their personal information exposed during a data breach that was discovered earlier this year in what they are calling a "brute force attack."
Officials now say nearly 6,000 students from six different schools in Montgomery County had their personal information exposed during a data breach that was discovered earlier this year in what they are calling a "brute force attack."
Swastika found at Montgomery County middle school
A swastika was found at a Montgomery County middle school for the third time in six months.
A swastika was found at a Montgomery County middle school for the third time in six months.
Quince Orchard High School social media threat deemed not credible
A social media threat has sparked an increased security presence at Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
A social media threat has sparked an increased security presence at Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Community weighs in on new Seneca Valley High School in upper Montgomery County
It was a packed house in a meeting on Wednesday night about changing school boundaries in upper Montgomery County. There are 14 options on the table.
It was a packed house in a meeting on Wednesday night about changing school boundaries in upper Montgomery County. There are 14 options on the table.
Renovated skate rink opens in Germantown
Fox 5 DC went to Ridge Road Recreational Park on Monday to learn more about the renovated rink.
Fox 5 DC went to Ridge Road Recreational Park on Monday to learn more about the renovated rink.