'Hard truths': Montgomery County superintendent calls out problems within district
MCPS' Superintendent spoke to the community about what he calls "hard truths" regarding much-needed school building improvements.
MCPS' Superintendent spoke to the community about what he calls "hard truths" regarding much-needed school building improvements.
Overcrowding prompts new school boundaries in Montgomery County
Parents in Montgomery County are grappling with the prospect of new school boundaries that could change where their children attend classes starting in 2027.
Parents in Montgomery County are grappling with the prospect of new school boundaries that could change where their children attend classes starting in 2027.
MCPS parents frustrated with change in graduation venue
All Montgomery County Public high schools will now move their graduation ceremonies to the University of Maryland’s Baltimore County campus.
All Montgomery County Public high schools will now move their graduation ceremonies to the University of Maryland’s Baltimore County campus.
High school vape sensors trigger 'thousands' of false alarms at MCPS schools
In June, Montgomery County Public Schools administrators reported myriad complaints about HALO Smart Sensors that were placed in high school bathrooms including getting inundated with hundreds — sometimes thousands — of alerts in a single day.
In June, Montgomery County Public Schools administrators reported myriad complaints about HALO Smart Sensors that were placed in high school bathrooms including getting inundated with hundreds — sometimes thousands — of alerts in a single day.
Maximum sentence for Maryland driver in crash that severed police seargeant's legs
A Montgomery County judge has imposed the maximum possible sentence for a driver who was convicted of hitting a police officer in a 2023 crash.
A Montgomery County judge has imposed the maximum possible sentence for a driver who was convicted of hitting a police officer in a 2023 crash.
Gunman on the loose after shooting sends four school into lockdown on first day
The search is on for a shooter in Montgomery County after two people were shot, sending four schools into lockdown on the first day back for Montgomery County students.
The search is on for a shooter in Montgomery County after two people were shot, sending four schools into lockdown on the first day back for Montgomery County students.
Report finds major flaws in MCPS background checks
Montgomery County Public Schools are under scrutiny following a new report that highlights serious flaws in the district’s employee background check system.
Montgomery County Public Schools are under scrutiny following a new report that highlights serious flaws in the district’s employee background check system.
New report finds deficiencies with background check process at Montgomery County Public Schools
The Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released a report on Monday which states that Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) failed to correctly conduct background checks on employees who have access to students.
The Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released a report on Monday which states that Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) failed to correctly conduct background checks on employees who have access to students.
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School principal steps down
The principal at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School has stepped down from his role.
The principal at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School has stepped down from his role.
Montgomery County schools tighten cell phone rules for students
A stricter cell phone policy is coming to Montgomery County schools this year.
A stricter cell phone policy is coming to Montgomery County schools this year.
Montgomery County to review overhaul of grading policies
A major shift is coming to how Montgomery County students are graded, as the County Council’s Education Committee meets on Thursday to review new policies affecting retakes, late work, and final grade calculations.
A major shift is coming to how Montgomery County students are graded, as the County Council’s Education Committee meets on Thursday to review new policies affecting retakes, late work, and final grade calculations.
Supreme Court rules on birthright citizenship, Montgomery County LBGTQ books & more
The Supreme Court issued its final six opinions of the current term Friday — from cases it heard in the spring and possibly some emergency petitions.
The Supreme Court issued its final six opinions of the current term Friday — from cases it heard in the spring and possibly some emergency petitions.
Downed tree closes Westland Middle School for second straight day
Westland Middle School remained closed for a second day on Tuesday after heavy rains brought down a massive tree onto the building, officials said.
Westland Middle School remained closed for a second day on Tuesday after heavy rains brought down a massive tree onto the building, officials said.
Montgomery County parents concerned kids could be rezoned amid boundary changes
A plan to ease overcrowding in Montgomery County high schools has some parents concerned their children could soon be rezoned.
A plan to ease overcrowding in Montgomery County high schools has some parents concerned their children could soon be rezoned.
Retiree health fund tapped to MCPS budget, avoiding income tax hike
An income tax increase is off the table in Montgomery County after council leaders joined with public school officials to announce they’ve figured out a solution that would fund virtually all the school system’s budget needs without raising income tax.
An income tax increase is off the table in Montgomery County after council leaders joined with public school officials to announce they’ve figured out a solution that would fund virtually all the school system’s budget needs without raising income tax.
Maryland elementary student found with list of people 'they thought should be harmed': principal
A Maryland elementary school student was discovered with a list of individuals “they thought should be harmed," according to the school’s principal.
A Maryland elementary school student was discovered with a list of individuals “they thought should be harmed," according to the school’s principal.
Future school boundary changes cause concern among some MCPS parents
A brand-new high school is coming to a community in Maryland but which students and neighborhoods are moving into the new building once it's complete is the question that's raising concern.
A brand-new high school is coming to a community in Maryland but which students and neighborhoods are moving into the new building once it's complete is the question that's raising concern.
Maryland teacher sues school district for alleged racial discrimination
A Montgomery County Public Schools special education teacher is suing the school district for racial discrimination. He alleges he was unfairly demoted and transferred to a different school thirty miles away.
A Montgomery County Public Schools special education teacher is suing the school district for racial discrimination. He alleges he was unfairly demoted and transferred to a different school thirty miles away.
2 Poolesville High School students develop app to help with school maintenance
Two Poolesville High School seniors have created an app that alerts the school staff to maintenance issues. They are already in talks with the Montgomery County Public School system for it to be adopted county wide.
Two Poolesville High School seniors have created an app that alerts the school staff to maintenance issues. They are already in talks with the Montgomery County Public School system for it to be adopted county wide.
Ceiling collapses during high school play in Maryland
Parents and students at a Montgomery County school are frustrated after a part of the ceiling falls during the opening weekend of the school's spring musical over the weekend.
Parents and students at a Montgomery County school are frustrated after a part of the ceiling falls during the opening weekend of the school's spring musical over the weekend.