Brutal school assault caught on video: Parents demand justice for Maryland teen
A 14-year-old student at Potomac High School in Oxon Hill, Maryland, was brutally attacked last Thursday, and some of the assault was captured on cell phone video. The girl’s parents, demanding justice, are now calling on police to arrest the teenage suspects involved in the attack.
Prince George’s County considers banning cell phone in schools
Prince George’s County is considering a countywide ban on cell phones in school buildings, following a growing national trend aimed at reducing classroom distractions.
PGCPS teacher kept in jail as police find more evidence of child abuse in his home
A Prince George’s County elementary school teacher charged with sexual abuse of a minor and possession of child pornography will remain in custody after his attorney waived a bond hearing on Wednesday.
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.
Prince George’s County School Board member resigns amid controversy over Missouri job
A school board member in Prince George’s County has resigned after it was revealed that he had been working in Missouri for several months.
Senior skip day shooting: PGCPS condemns violence, offers support to students
Prince George's County Public Schools has released a statement regarding the senior skip day event in Greenbelt that left five students injured last week.
Will Safe Passage program protect Prince George's County students after school?
A pilot program kicked off in Prince George's County on Monday, hoping to get students home safely from school.
Judge denies release of student accused of bringing loaded gun to Flowers High School
An 18-year-old arrested for bringing a loaded handgun to Flowers High School — just days after multiple fights broke out at the school — was ordered held without bond by a judge on Tuesday.
Student brings loaded gun to Flowers High School days after over 10 fights break out
Police are investigating after a student at Charles Herbert Flowers High School in Springdale brought a loaded gun onto school property.
Prince George's County high school closed due to power outage
A Prince George's County high school is closed Friday due to a power outage.
Gingerbread house decorating
Prince George's County Public Schools had students come to Fox 5 DC to share how to decorate gingerbread houses.
Leaders of Prince George's County Public Schools provide updates
Fox 5 DC was joined by leaders of Prince George's County Public Schools for an end-of-year update.
No crossing guard present at intersection where 2 Riverdale Elementary students were killed, police confirm
Prince George’s County Police are providing new details on what led up to the crash that killed two children who were walking to school Monday morning.
C.H. Flowers varsity football players, parents protest district's decision to end season over player violation
A varsity football team in Prince George’s County is pleading for answers after school district leaders decided to end their entire season due to a player violation.
C.H. Flowers football team disqualified from Maryland 4A playoffs over player eligibility issue
The varsity football team at C.H. Flowers has been disqualified from the Maryland 4A playoffs, FOX 5 has confirmed.
Suspension lifted: Suitland High School's football team cleared to play after probe into post-game incident
The remainder of the games scheduled for Suitland High School's varsity football team were suspended and in limbo earlier this week. But FOX 5 has confirmed the Suitland Rams' suspension has been lifted after an emergency meeting was held Thursday afternoon.
PGCPS teacher’s aide gunned down in DC, family seeks justice
Vashawn Jones was killed in Southeast over the weekend, and his family tells FOX 5 that his death is a murder mystery.
Metal detectors fast-tracked at DuVal High School following fatal shooting of student-athlete
Just two weeks into the school year, gun violence claims the life of a DuVal High School student-athlete.
PGCPS network hit by cyberattack: 4,500 accounts affected
Prince George's County Public Schools revealed Monday its network experienced a cyber attack.
New high-tech 'Blueprint' schools opening in Prince George's County
Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced Monday that six new schools are opening this school year, adding 8,000 new desks for PGCPS students.