Former Maryland principal withdraws from new school amid controversy
Former Ritchie Elementary School Principal Andrew Winter, who was recently reassigned to Rock Creek Valley Elementary School in Rockville, has withdrawn from the position following backlash from parents over a controversial incident involving a kindergartner.
Virginia crews prep for next winter storm after major cleanup effort
Across the region, officials said they’ve made significant progress cleaning up after the last storm – while they’ve also begun preparations for the next.
Montgomery County Public Schools providing meals during snow closure
Montgomery County Public Schools opened 18 emergency meal distribution sites for MCPS families on Wednesday.
Montgomery County parents react to third consecutive snow day
In a statement, MCPS said that while progress is being made, “snow levels and persistently cold temperatures are impacting our ability to clear school sites, parking lots, and walkways of snow and ice."
Wootton High School confronts racism as principal is placed on leave
Montgomery County Public Schools is under scrutiny after a racial slur was discovered in a Wootton High School classroom.
Racial slur found written on Black student's desk Wootton High School
Montgomery County Public School leaders say they are working to address a racist incident that happened at Wootton High School last week.
MCPS asks parents for feedback on cell phone policy
Montgomery County Public Schools is turning to parents for feedback on cell phone policies for students.
Mom claims Northwest High School ignored bullying before teen’s death: lawsuit
The mother of a Northwest High School student has filed a lawsuit against the school district alleging the school system failed to protect her son, whose body was found in early 2022.
Montgomery County could reshape school board in election after years of controversies
After several years of controversies, scandals and headlines voters in Montgomery County could reshape their board of education next month.
Staff member at Maryland high school sent to hospital after alleged student assault
A staff member at Northwest High School in Montgomery County was injured on Monday after being struck by a student, according to school officials.
Montgomery County seeks to curb student vaping with $2 million for vape detectors
The Montgomery County Council is set to vote on Tuesday to allocate $2 million for the installation of vape detectors in high school bathrooms across the county, aiming to crack down on student vaping.
MCPS opens applications for new Blended Learning Program for medically-impacted students
Applications are now open for Montgomery County students who can't attend in-person classes because of medical conditions.
Parents confront Northwest High School officials over delayed notification of student’s gun arrest
Parents in Montgomery County expressed frustration during a heated meeting Tuesday with Northwest High School officials after a student was arrested for bringing a loaded gun to school.
Lockdown lifted at 2 Montgomery County high schools after report of gunman nearby: police
Two high schools in Montgomery County are sheltering in place after reports of an individual outside the school campuses with a handgun.
16 year old arrested with loaded gun, charged with attempted murder in Maryland; police
Montgomery County police have arrested and charged a 16-year-old with attempted first-degree murder following a shooting near Northwest High School.
MCPS to move all outdoor activities indoors Wednesday due to extreme heat
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced that all outdoor school-day activities on Wednesday, Aug. 28, will be moved indoors due to forecasted extreme heat.
Maryland teen paid 12-year-old to terrorize schools with bomb threats: police
A 15-year-old student from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School has been charged in connection with a series of bomb threats that led to a school lockdown and a large-scale police response in early May.
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.
Retired police chief steps into new MCPS role: 'Safety cannot be an afterthought'
The recently retired Montgomery County police chief has completed his first three weeks in a new job with the county’s school system.
PTA member voices support after teacher charged in fentanyl-related death
On Wednesday morning, a PTA member voiced support for a Montgomery County Public School first grade teacher recently arrested and charged in connection with a fentanyl-related death.