'Possibly intoxicated' substitute sent home from Magruder High School in an Uber
A substitute teacher arrived at Magruder High School Wednesday morning showing signs of being under the influence of alcohol. Instead of having him arrested, the school said it sent the substitute home in an Uber.
A substitute teacher arrived at Magruder High School Wednesday morning showing signs of being under the influence of alcohol. Instead of having him arrested, the school said it sent the substitute home in an Uber.
Parents clash over LGBTQ+ books at MCPS board meeting
Protesters and parents gathered outside the Montgomery County School Board building on Tuesday while board members listened to community members debate the "no opt-out" policy for certain LGBTQ+ books approved for the classroom.
Protesters and parents gathered outside the Montgomery County School Board building on Tuesday while board members listened to community members debate the "no opt-out" policy for certain LGBTQ+ books approved for the classroom.
3 Montgomery County families sue MCPS over LBTQ books
On Wednesday, attorneys announced three Montgomery County Public Schools families (six parents) are suing the county’s superintendent and school board in the continued battle over LGBTQ books approved as part of MCPS’ updated curriculum.
On Wednesday, attorneys announced three Montgomery County Public Schools families (six parents) are suing the county’s superintendent and school board in the continued battle over LGBTQ books approved as part of MCPS’ updated curriculum.
MCPS students now allowed to bring Narcan to class
It's now okay for students in Montgomery County Public Schools to carry Narcan as a means to save the lives of classmates who overdose on fentanyl-laced opioids.
It's now okay for students in Montgomery County Public Schools to carry Narcan as a means to save the lives of classmates who overdose on fentanyl-laced opioids.
Montgomery County council looks to reduce MCPS funding to lower 10% tax hike
Lawmakers in Montgomery County are trying to trim back a controversial budget increase by Montgomery County Public Schools that would trigger a 10% property tax hike.
Lawmakers in Montgomery County are trying to trim back a controversial budget increase by Montgomery County Public Schools that would trigger a 10% property tax hike.
Public hearing to discuss Montgomery County's 10 percent property tax increase
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s budget calls for a 10% property tax increase – and plenty of opinions on the matter are expected to be heard at a public forum Tuesday evening.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s budget calls for a 10% property tax increase – and plenty of opinions on the matter are expected to be heard at a public forum Tuesday evening.
Months of racially charged incidents prompts address from Montgomery County Public Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools is hosting an event Thursday night to address recent incidents of hate, bias, racism, antisemitism and LGBTQ+ prejudice over recent months.
Montgomery County Public Schools is hosting an event Thursday night to address recent incidents of hate, bias, racism, antisemitism and LGBTQ+ prejudice over recent months.
Investigation finds traffic violations cost MCPS almost $150K
A concerning new report finds traffic violations made by Montgomery County Public Schools staff cost the district nearly $150,000.
A concerning new report finds traffic violations made by Montgomery County Public Schools staff cost the district nearly $150,000.
Security guard facing charges for showing porn to student at Earle B. Wood Middle School
A middle school security officer is now facing sex charges in Montgomery County.
A middle school security officer is now facing sex charges in Montgomery County.
After school recovery clubhouse helps Montgomery County students struggling with addiction
Every morning, students are bussed to the clubhouse at The Landing where they get one-on-one help with school work, and encouragement to reach their recovery goals in a safe and sober environment.
Every morning, students are bussed to the clubhouse at The Landing where they get one-on-one help with school work, and encouragement to reach their recovery goals in a safe and sober environment.
Vape detectors being installed at some Montgomery County high schools
Vape detectors will be installed at a select number of high schools in Montgomery County in the coming weeks.
Vape detectors will be installed at a select number of high schools in Montgomery County in the coming weeks.
Montgomery County’s initiative 'Speak up, Save a Life' aims to help students amid fentanyl crisis
Students at a Montgomery County high school will learn the hard facts of the deadly fentanyl crisis from the County's top prosecutor.
Students at a Montgomery County high school will learn the hard facts of the deadly fentanyl crisis from the County's top prosecutor.
MCPS revises policy on LGBTQ-friendly books
MCPS updated its messaging Thursday regarding the use of inclusive LGBTQ texts in classrooms.
MCPS updated its messaging Thursday regarding the use of inclusive LGBTQ texts in classrooms.
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.