2 Poolesville High School students develop app to help with school maintenance
Two Poolesville High School seniors have created an app that alerts the school staff to maintenance issues. They are already in talks with the Montgomery County Public School system for it to be adopted county wide.
Ceiling collapses during high school play in Maryland
Parents and students at a Montgomery County school are frustrated after a part of the ceiling falls during the opening weekend of the school's spring musical over the weekend.
MCPS parents continue to push for more safety measures after gun incidents
Montgomery County Public Schools held a meeting Tuesday night to address concerns about students and gun safety. It comes after two separate gun-related incidents that put Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School on lockdown last month.
Montgomery County parents petition for metal detectors in schools after gun incidents
Concerned parents are demanding action after two separate lockdowns within a two-week span at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School. Both incidents involved teens bringing guns either into the school or near it and parents want to see new safety measures taken.
Bethesda-Chevy Chase student charged after bringing Airsoft gun to school: police
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School went on lockdown Tuesday after administrators received a report that there was a weapon on campus.
No bond for Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS student accused of firing shots during fight near school
A Bethesda teenager charged in a shooting incident near a high school will remain behind bars for now. In court Friday afternoon, a Montgomery County judge called the teen a danger to the community.
Two arrested after fight, gunfire near Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
A fight that escalated into gunfire near Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School on Wednesday led to two arrests and sent the school into lockdown for hours, alarming parents and community members.
WATCH: Fight ends with shots fired near Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
A brawl near Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School led to reports of gunfire Wednesday morning, triggering a lockdown as police responded to the scene.
Montgomery County parents question punishment for students after video of violent bathroom fight posted
A violent fight at Walt Whitman High School caught on camera is causing concern for parents who want answers on what will happen to the students involved.
'Uncertainty, fear, and chaos:' Maryland leaders react to ICE being allowed in schools
President Donald Trump is now giving ICE agents the green light to go into schools. The move is sparking reaction from school districts in our region.
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.