Wootton High School student arrested for planning shooting said he wanted to 'be famous': police

Montgomery County Public Schools has increased security at several schools in the district after police arrested an 18-year-old student who was threatening to carry out a school shooting.

Montgomery County parents slam plan to cut staff for autistic students

Parents in Montgomery County are expressing major concerns over a planned staffing change in the upcoming school year impacting students with autism.

Parents want answers after Poolesville High School student arrested for 'criminal activity'

Parents in Poolesville have questions after a student was arrested at the high school on "allegations of criminal activity" that occurred off campus, according to school officials.

Former Northwood High School track coach sentenced for sexually abusing teenage girl

A former Montgomery County track coach will serve a year in prison and must register as a sex offender for life after pleading guilty to sexually abusing one of his athletes. 

MCPS board considers program cuts in 2024-25 budget

The Board of Education is actively working to develop a responsible and effective Operating Budget for the 2024-25 school year that focuses on the needs of MCPS students and employees.

Montgomery Co Public Schools preps for a college fair
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Montgomery County Public Schools prepares to hold a fair for prospective students interested in attending a H.B.C.U.

MCPS releases report further detailing investigation into Joel Beidleman

A less redacted version of a report looking into sexual harassment and bullying allegations against former Montgomery County principal Joel Beidleman is now public.

Interim superintendent selected to steer MCPS through transition phase

School board members with Montgomery County Public Schools will vote to appoint an interim superintendent Tuesday, days after the district parted ways with Dr. Monifa McKnight.

Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight and MCPS part ways

Nearly two weeks after being asked to resign, Dr. Monifa McKnight agreed mutually with Montgomery County Board of Education to separate, effective Feb. 2.

Parents split over Lakelands Middle School response after 12-year-old hospitalized following fight

Some Lakelands Park Middle School parents are still feeling out of the loop after learning that a 12-year-old student was reportedly assaulted and suffered serious injuries during a physical altercation on Wednesday afternoon. 

Safety summit at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School focuses on recent fights, crime

Parents, students, school leaders, and even county officials met inside Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Monday for what one parent described as a "much needed" meeting.

Montgomery County School Board facing pressure to release unredacted Beidleman report

The pressure is on for the Montgomery County School Board to release the full underacted, unedited inspector general’s report into the sexual harassment scandal that has rocked Maryland’s largest school district.