Mom claims Northwest High School ignored bullying before teen’s death: lawsuit
The mother of a Northwest High School student has filed a lawsuit against the school district alleging the school system failed to protect her son, whose body was found in early 2022.
Montgomery County could reshape school board in election after years of controversies
After several years of controversies, scandals and headlines voters in Montgomery County could reshape their board of education next month.
Staff member at Maryland high school sent to hospital after alleged student assault
A staff member at Northwest High School in Montgomery County was injured on Monday after being struck by a student, according to school officials.
Montgomery County seeks to curb student vaping with $2 million for vape detectors
The Montgomery County Council is set to vote on Tuesday to allocate $2 million for the installation of vape detectors in high school bathrooms across the county, aiming to crack down on student vaping.
MCPS opens applications for new Blended Learning Program for medically-impacted students
Applications are now open for Montgomery County students who can't attend in-person classes because of medical conditions.
Parents confront Northwest High School officials over delayed notification of student’s gun arrest
Parents in Montgomery County expressed frustration during a heated meeting Tuesday with Northwest High School officials after a student was arrested for bringing a loaded gun to school.
Lockdown lifted at 2 Montgomery County high schools after report of gunman nearby: police
Two high schools in Montgomery County are sheltering in place after reports of an individual outside the school campuses with a handgun.
16 year old arrested with loaded gun, charged with attempted murder in Maryland; police
Montgomery County police have arrested and charged a 16-year-old with attempted first-degree murder following a shooting near Northwest High School.
MCPS to move all outdoor activities indoors Wednesday due to extreme heat
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced that all outdoor school-day activities on Wednesday, Aug. 28, will be moved indoors due to forecasted extreme heat.
Maryland teen paid 12-year-old to terrorize schools with bomb threats: police
A 15-year-old student from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School has been charged in connection with a series of bomb threats that led to a school lockdown and a large-scale police response in early May.
DC, Prince George’s, and Montgomery County students head back to school
Students in Washington, D.C., Prince George’s County, and Montgomery County headed back to school on Monday.
Retired police chief steps into new MCPS role: 'Safety cannot be an afterthought'
The recently retired Montgomery County police chief has completed his first three weeks in a new job with the county’s school system.
PTA member voices support after teacher charged in fentanyl-related death
On Wednesday morning, a PTA member voiced support for a Montgomery County Public School first grade teacher recently arrested and charged in connection with a fentanyl-related death.
Vandalism, antisemitic graffiti found at several Montgomery County schools
Authorities are investigating after multiple incidents of vandalism and antisemitic graffiti were discovered at Montgomery County schools.
Metal detectors being considered for Montgomery County Public Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools may see metal detectors this year. The new Chief Safety and Compliance Officer, former Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones, raised the possible added security measure in a recent interview.
MCPS wasted millions of dollars on electric bus program, investigation reveals
A plan to acquire more than 300 electric buses for Montgomery County Public Schools students has led to “millions of dollars in wasteful spending," according to the results of an investigation released Monday
Montgomery County high schools offering varsity pickleball this fall
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is ramping up its sports offerings with the expansion of pickleball as a varsity sport starting this fall.
'Unacceptable and immoral:' Petition criticizes UMD's hiring of former MCPS superintendent
A former superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools who resigned earlier this year will take a new role with the University of Maryland, officials confirmed this week.
Dr. Thomas Taylor sets priorities in first week as Montgomery County superintendent
Montgomery County’s new superintendent has completed his first week on the job.
MCPS misused emergency funds in sexual harassment investigation, new OIG report says
The Office of the Inspector General found Montgomery County Public Schools misused hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to a report released on Thursday.