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.
Anne Arundel County encourages public to get involved in community outreach program #BePresent
Anne Arundel County Public Schools is inviting the public to take part in their #BePresent initiative which aims to enhance relationships with the community and help make school operations safer.
'Service will save us': Gov. Moore wants high school grads to serve community before college
A paid "gap year" could be in the pipeline for Maryland high school graduates if a new bill by Governor Wes Moore makes its way through the general assembly.
Charles County elementary school student reportedly made 'death list'
Administrators at an elementary school in Charles County are investigating reports of a student creating a "death list" filled with names of classmates and faculty.
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.
Maryland classroom size bill up for debate
According to the Maryland State Education Association, large class sizes are a big concern for teachers and even parents.
Catoctin High School track star disqualified from race for celebrating
It was a disqualification in Hagerstown that’s been the talk of the running world this week.
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.
15-year-old charged with bringing gun to Prince George's County high school
A 15-year-old is facing charges after bringing a gun to a Prince George's County high school on Wednesday, according to police.
Here's how drug dealers use Snapchat and Instagram to reach kids
Emojis and keywords are linking kids directly to drug dealers on platforms like Snapchat and Instagram.
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.
Superintendent tries new strategy to address violence in Anne Arundel Co. schools
School leaders in Anne Arundel County are trying a new strategy to make schools safer.
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.
PGCPS apologizes, seniors no longer need extra credits to graduate
In a new letter to parents, Prince George's County Public Schools apologizes for a system error they say caused students to be three credits short of graduation.
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.
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.
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.
Seniors scramble to graduate after PGCPS system error
Graduation could be on the line for some high school seniors in Prince George's County. The school district says a system error is to blame and now they're asking students to take a last-minute course - halfway into the school year.
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.
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.