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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Office of the Inspector General found Montgomery County Public Schools misused hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to a report released on Thursday.
Dr. Thomas Taylor takes over as MCPS superintendent
Montgomery County Public Schools leaders have appointed Dr. Thomas Taylor as the district’s new superintendent.
Montgomery County Public Schools leaders have appointed Dr. Thomas Taylor as the district’s new superintendent.
Wootton High School student disciplined for printing racial slur 1,000 times
In May, two staff members discovered that someone had printed the N-word one thousand times on a printer at Thomas Wooton High School.
In May, two staff members discovered that someone had printed the N-word one thousand times on a printer at Thomas Wooton High School.
Montgomery Virtual Academy on the chopping block; supporters stage protests
A showdown at the Montgomery County Board of Education as protesters staged a sit-in in support of the Montgomery Virtual Academy.
A showdown at the Montgomery County Board of Education as protesters staged a sit-in in support of the Montgomery Virtual Academy.
Teachers, parents protest proposed cuts to Montgomery County Public Schools budget
Montgomery County teachers and parents rallied against proposed budget cuts Monday in downtown Silver Spring.
Montgomery County teachers and parents rallied against proposed budget cuts Monday in downtown Silver Spring.
Principal in Maryland accused of assaulting student during lunchtime
The principal at a Montgomery County elementary school is accused of assaulting a student during lunchtime.
The principal at a Montgomery County elementary school is accused of assaulting a student during lunchtime.
Parents, students protest MCPS virtual learning program closure
Protestors hosted a "sit-in" Monday morning outside of Montgomery County offices in protest of online school being shut down.
Protestors hosted a "sit-in" Monday morning outside of Montgomery County offices in protest of online school being shut down.
MCPS reaches $300K settlement in lawsuit against former principal
A lawsuit against the Montgomery County Board of Education and a now former middle school principal has been settled, the plaintiff’s attorney confirmed to FOX 5.
A lawsuit against the Montgomery County Board of Education and a now former middle school principal has been settled, the plaintiff’s attorney confirmed to FOX 5.
All clear after Walt Whitman High School evacuated
Walt Whitman High School was evacuated Friday afternoon after a reported threat.
Walt Whitman High School was evacuated Friday afternoon after a reported threat.
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School under increased security Friday after false threat
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School faced a serious threat on Thursday when an unknown caller reported bombs and firearms within the school.
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School faced a serious threat on Thursday when an unknown caller reported bombs and firearms within the school.
Maryland parents must accept LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum, appeals court decides
Maryland's largest public school system does not have to allow parents to opt their kids out of lessons involving LGBTQ themes, according to a federal appeals court ruling on Wednesday.
Maryland's largest public school system does not have to allow parents to opt their kids out of lessons involving LGBTQ themes, according to a federal appeals court ruling on Wednesday.