Quince Orchard High School changes open lunch policy after student overdoses
The principal cited continued safety concerns and disruptive behaviors that have taken place off school property as the reason for the changes.
The principal cited continued safety concerns and disruptive behaviors that have taken place off school property as the reason for the changes.
Quince Orchard High School student found unconscious inside McDonald's bathroom
A Quince Orchard High School student was found unconscious Tuesday inside a Gaithersburg McDonald's bathroom. Montgomery County police believe a Good Samaritan may have saved the student's life.
A Quince Orchard High School student was found unconscious Tuesday inside a Gaithersburg McDonald's bathroom. Montgomery County police believe a Good Samaritan may have saved the student's life.
Montgomery County executive defends his property tax plan
There’s already backlash over Montgomery County’s plan to raise property taxes.
There’s already backlash over Montgomery County’s plan to raise property taxes.
Suspect in custody following shelter-in-place at 5 Montgomery County schools: police
A suspect is in custody after a shooting investigation placed five Montgomery County schools on a shelter-in-place.
A suspect is in custody after a shooting investigation placed five Montgomery County schools on a shelter-in-place.
MCPS responds to parents’ restorative justice concerns
MCPS addressed concerns over its restorative justice approach Wednesday as the school system is now evaluating whether the practices are actually working in accordance with state guidelines.
MCPS addressed concerns over its restorative justice approach Wednesday as the school system is now evaluating whether the practices are actually working in accordance with state guidelines.
New plan aims to cut down on drug use, fighting in Montgomery County school bathrooms
There's a new plan going into effect to cut down on bad behavior in Montgomery County Public School bathrooms including vaping, drug use and fighting.
There's a new plan going into effect to cut down on bad behavior in Montgomery County Public School bathrooms including vaping, drug use and fighting.
Damascus High School students gift refurbished accessibility van to local woman
Damascus High School students participating in the Montgomery County Automotive Trades Foundation gave back to a local family Thursday by refurbishing an accessibility van.
Damascus High School students participating in the Montgomery County Automotive Trades Foundation gave back to a local family Thursday by refurbishing an accessibility van.
Wheaton High School's wrestling season ends due to ineligible student
Parents say they’ve been informed their appeal to continue the season was denied, but that decision hasn’t been announced just yet.
Parents say they’ve been informed their appeal to continue the season was denied, but that decision hasn’t been announced just yet.
Homophobic club documents found on Rockville middle school student's laptop
An investigation was conducted last week into an attempt to create a homophobic club at a Rockville middle school, according to a letter sent out by the principal.
An investigation was conducted last week into an attempt to create a homophobic club at a Rockville middle school, according to a letter sent out by the principal.
Jury finds former MCPS bus driver criminally responsible for sexually abusing 4 special needs students
A jury found former Montgomery County Public Schools bus driver Etienne Kabongo criminally responsible for sexually abusing four special needs students.
A jury found former Montgomery County Public Schools bus driver Etienne Kabongo criminally responsible for sexually abusing four special needs students.
Loiederman Middle School students injured in bus crash
A few Loiederman Middle School students, on their way home, were involved in a collision Monday afternoon when the school bus they were riding on crashed into an SUV.
A few Loiederman Middle School students, on their way home, were involved in a collision Monday afternoon when the school bus they were riding on crashed into an SUV.
N-word written on locker at Gaithersburg High School; MCPS launches investigation
Hate-based graffiti was found Wednesday in the boy's locker room at Gaithersburg High School.
Hate-based graffiti was found Wednesday in the boy's locker room at Gaithersburg High School.
MCPS to address bathroom safety concerns as parents voice frustrations
Last week, two B-CC students were found passed-out drunk in a bathroom, reportedly just after eight in the morning.
Last week, two B-CC students were found passed-out drunk in a bathroom, reportedly just after eight in the morning.
Montgomery County Public Schools holds community forum on Fentanyl
Fentanyl overdoses among young people across the country are on the rise, and Montgomery County is no exception. So county school official hosted a community forum on Saturday to talk to parents about the deadly drug.
Fentanyl overdoses among young people across the country are on the rise, and Montgomery County is no exception. So county school official hosted a community forum on Saturday to talk to parents about the deadly drug.
Parents will learn how to use Narcan at MCPS community forum on Fentanyl
It’s deadly – and it’s in our schools. That’s the message Montgomery County officials plan to deliver to parents Saturday morning when they host a community forum about Fentanyl.
It’s deadly – and it’s in our schools. That’s the message Montgomery County officials plan to deliver to parents Saturday morning when they host a community forum about Fentanyl.
3 Richard Montgomery High School students facing robbery, assault charges
Three Richard Montgomery High School students are accused of robbing and assaulting at least two Gaithersburg High School students earlier this month.
Three Richard Montgomery High School students are accused of robbing and assaulting at least two Gaithersburg High School students earlier this month.
Parents and teachers are concerned with how MCPS handles drug overdoses
More and more parents are voicing frustration with the lack of information being shared about the growing opioid crisis the Montgomery County Public Schools system is now warning about.
More and more parents are voicing frustration with the lack of information being shared about the growing opioid crisis the Montgomery County Public Schools system is now warning about.
15-year-old arrested for bringing gun to Richard Montgomery High School
A former Richard Montgomery High School student was arrested Tuesday for bringing a gun to his old school.
A former Richard Montgomery High School student was arrested Tuesday for bringing a gun to his old school.
New MCPS student performance data shows improvements
Montgomery County’s superintendent introduced new student performance data on Monday, highlighting gains in student performance since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down schools in 2020.
Montgomery County’s superintendent introduced new student performance data on Monday, highlighting gains in student performance since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down schools in 2020.
Swastikas found drawn on desks at 3 Montgomery County schools: officials
Swastikas were found drawn on desks at three separate Montgomery County schools this week, according to county school officials.
Swastikas were found drawn on desks at three separate Montgomery County schools this week, according to county school officials.