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.
Security at Albert Einstein High School increased due to credible information about possible MS-13 gang retaliation
There were extra police officers on the campus of a Montgomery County high school on Tuesday after there was “credible information” about possible retaliation from MS-13 gang members, according to authorities.
There were extra police officers on the campus of a Montgomery County high school on Tuesday after there was “credible information” about possible retaliation from MS-13 gang members, according to authorities.
Montgomery County to hold public hearing on vaping danger, legislation
Officials in Montgomery County Maryland have announced they will hold a public hearing on proposed legislation dealing with vaping.
Officials in Montgomery County Maryland have announced they will hold a public hearing on proposed legislation dealing with vaping.
Montgomery County students’ data exposed in Wheaton breach, officials confirm
A student may face criminal charges or school discipline after illegally downloading information from more than 1,000 students at Wheaton High School, according to district officials.
A student may face criminal charges or school discipline after illegally downloading information from more than 1,000 students at Wheaton High School, according to district officials.
Montgomery County Public Schools release findings of report examining athletics, after-school activities
Nearly a year after a sexual assault case rocked Damascus High School and made national headlines, officials at Montgomery County Public Schools released the findings of an external report that looked into the supervision of athletics and extracurricular activities throughout the district.
Nearly a year after a sexual assault case rocked Damascus High School and made national headlines, officials at Montgomery County Public Schools released the findings of an external report that looked into the supervision of athletics and extracurricular activities throughout the district.
Parents raise concerns following construction of new Montgomery County high school meant to alleviate overcrowding
With Montgomery County halfway into the new school year, classrooms in some of its high schools are getting more and more crowded.
With Montgomery County halfway into the new school year, classrooms in some of its high schools are getting more and more crowded.
Montgomery County school board considering excused absences for students to take part in protests
FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald reports.
FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald reports.
School board approves more money for artificial turf field at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
FOX 5's Cori Coffin reports.
FOX 5's Cori Coffin reports.