12-year-old injured during altercation at Lakelands Park Middle School: officials

A 12-year-old girl at Lakelands Park Middle School was reportedly assaulted and suffered serious injuries during a physical altercation on Wednesday afternoon. 

Tensions high as Montgomery County School Board reviews superintendent's proposed budget

As the saga with Montgomery County Public Schools continues to unfold, Superintendent Dr. Monfia McKnight is standing by her words – and is doing her job after the school board asked her to resign. 

Is MCPS still a premier school district?

What happened to Montgomery County Public Schools? The county leaders FOX 5 spoke with still believe this is the premier school district, but want some serious changes.

Former MCPS principal Beidleman out amidst controversy and ongoing investigations

On the same day a second inspector general report was released, Montgomery County Public Schools Spokesperson Chris Cram confirmed the former MCPS middle school principal at the center of the controversy is now out.  

Supporters rally behind MCPS superintendent after school board asks her to step down

Supporters rallying behind the Montgomery County Public Schools superintendent who claims the school board is calling for her resignation packed a meeting Tuesday morning.

MCPS Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight breaks silence amidst board's request for her resignation

Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight and her attorney are speaking out after the confusion and controversy following the Board of Education asking her to resign.

Driver crashes into Hallmark Store in Montgomery County

Police continue to investigate a driver accidentally hitting the accelerator instead of the brake and crashing into a Hallmark Store in Montgomery County.

Two MCPS administrators cleared in misconduct probe, report suggests policy revisions

Senior staff and administrators with Montgomery County Public Schools listed in a complaint have been cleared of alleged misconduct, according to a report from the county Inspector General’s office.

Parents react to antisemitic comments from MCPS middle school teacher

Montgomery County School Board members faced strong criticism Monday from parents who argue that the board isn't doing enough to address a disturbing series of antisemitic incidents within the school system. 

Antisemitic, hate-based graffiti found at 2 Montgomery County schools

Montgomery County Public School officials are investigating after antisemitic and hate-based graffiti was found at two schools last month.

Second lawsuit filed against MCPS amidst principal's harassment and bullying investigation

A second lawsuit has been filed against Montgomery County Public Schools. It stems from the ongoing investigation surrounding a suspended middle school principal who’s facing multiple accusations of sexual harassment and bullying.

Maryland high school named after slave-owning colonel could be renamed

The name of a local high school that's been open since the '70s is now being reconsidered since the man it's currently named after once owned slaves.