Montgomery County approves $143M increase to school budget, cuts still possible
The Montgomery County Council approved a major increase to the Montgomery County Public Schools budget on Friday, but labor officials say it isn't enough, and that some will lose their jobs.
The Montgomery County Council approved a major increase to the Montgomery County Public Schools budget on Friday, but labor officials say it isn't enough, and that some will lose their jobs.
Crowds react after council delays MCPS funding vote
Protests and chants erupted Thursday night after the Montgomery County Council postponed a straw vote on the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget.
Protests and chants erupted Thursday night after the Montgomery County Council postponed a straw vote on the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget.
Montgomery County Council delays vote on $8B budget amid major shortfall
Montgomery County leaders were expected to vote Thursday on a high‑stakes $8 billion budget, but left without a decision. The vote was postponed to allow for more discussion.
Montgomery County leaders were expected to vote Thursday on a high‑stakes $8 billion budget, but left without a decision. The vote was postponed to allow for more discussion.
Walt Whitman HS student, 16, charged with bringing loaded gun to school
The 16-year-old student is being charged as an adult, according to police.
The 16-year-old student is being charged as an adult, according to police.
Montgomery County faces $150 million budget shortfall, hundreds of school jobs at risk
Montgomery County Public Schools could see significant staffing cuts as county leaders work to close a $150 million budget gap.
Montgomery County Public Schools could see significant staffing cuts as county leaders work to close a $150 million budget gap.
19-year-old charged after fight, shooting in Blake HS parking lot
Djibia Gombo, 19, of Silver Spring, was charged with assault after a fight in a high school parking lot ended with a student shot.
Djibia Gombo, 19, of Silver Spring, was charged with assault after a fight in a high school parking lot ended with a student shot.
Montgomery County leaders debate more police in schools, while department faces staffing shortages
A recent survey found about a third of families, staff and administrators wanted more officers in schools, but officials say there aren't enough officers for every school.
A recent survey found about a third of families, staff and administrators wanted more officers in schools, but officials say there aren't enough officers for every school.
Montgomery County School Board approves major boundary change plan
A heated, long-fought battle in Maryland’s largest school district has come to a head.
A heated, long-fought battle in Maryland’s largest school district has come to a head.
New report exposes failures leading up to shooting at Wootton High School
A new report has revealed critical failures both before and during the response to last month's shooting at Wootton High School.
A new report has revealed critical failures both before and during the response to last month's shooting at Wootton High School.
Lawmakers consider bill that would prevent MCPS from extending school calendar due to snow days
The school calendar in Montgomery County is still in flux as the district and lawmakers try to avoid extending the year into late June. Right now, the bill that could end classes sooner is moving to the state senate.
The school calendar in Montgomery County is still in flux as the district and lawmakers try to avoid extending the year into late June. Right now, the bill that could end classes sooner is moving to the state senate.
Lawmakers considering bill that would prevent MCPS from extending school calendar due to snow days
The school calendar in Montgomery County is still in flux as the district and lawmakers try to avoid extending the year into late June. Right now, the bill that could end classes sooner is moving to the state senate. FOX 5's Homa Bash is live in Bethesda with the latest.
The school calendar in Montgomery County is still in flux as the district and lawmakers try to avoid extending the year into late June. Right now, the bill that could end classes sooner is moving to the state senate. FOX 5's Homa Bash is live in Bethesda with the latest.
Hundreds rally to save Wootton High School
Hundreds of Wootton High families rallied against relocating the school on Monday night as Board of Education members held a public hearing on the plan to move the school to Gaithersburg.
Hundreds of Wootton High families rallied against relocating the school on Monday night as Board of Education members held a public hearing on the plan to move the school to Gaithersburg.
Wootton families protest relocation plan
Hundreds of Wootton High School families packed a public hearing in Rockville to oppose a proposal that would permanently relocate the school to Crown High in Gaithersburg. MCPS says the move would address overcrowding and renovation needs, but parents and local leaders argue Wootton should stay put as the Board of Education prepares for a final vote next month.
Hundreds of Wootton High School families packed a public hearing in Rockville to oppose a proposal that would permanently relocate the school to Crown High in Gaithersburg. MCPS says the move would address overcrowding and renovation needs, but parents and local leaders argue Wootton should stay put as the Board of Education prepares for a final vote next month.
Parents question school police officer’s whereabouts during Wootton High shooting
Wootton High School parents are raising concerns about where the school's assigned police officer was at the time of a shooting last week that left one student injured and the rest under lockdown for hours.
Wootton High School parents are raising concerns about where the school's assigned police officer was at the time of a shooting last week that left one student injured and the rest under lockdown for hours.
Parents question school police officer’s whereabouts during Wootton High shooting
Wootton High School parents are raising concerns about where the school's assigned police officer was at the time of a shooting last week that left one student injured and the rest under lockdown for hours.
Wootton High School parents are raising concerns about where the school's assigned police officer was at the time of a shooting last week that left one student injured and the rest under lockdown for hours.
New measures, increased security presence expected at Wootton High School after shooting
Families in Montgomery County have continued to express concern after a student was shot at Wootton High School on Monday.
Families in Montgomery County have continued to express concern after a student was shot at Wootton High School on Monday.
16-year-old charged after shooting classmate at Wootton High School: police
Thomas S. Wootton High School went on lockdown Monday afternoon after a student was shot by a classmate, police say.
Thomas S. Wootton High School went on lockdown Monday afternoon after a student was shot by a classmate, police say.
Outrage over recommendation to moving Wootton High School
Parents of Wootton High School students react to the Superintendent's recommendation to move the school to Crown High School.
Parents of Wootton High School students react to the Superintendent's recommendation to move the school to Crown High School.
“Our Kids Are Not Chess Pieces”: Families React to MCPS Redistricting Plan
Maryland’s largest school district is considering major redistricting changes, and families are fired up. Montgomery County parents are pushing back against proposals that could shift where their kids attend high school — including who gets to go to the brand-new Crown High in Gaithersburg. Families say the changes could split cohorts and disrupt students’ sense of community as the district prepares to vote.
Maryland’s largest school district is considering major redistricting changes, and families are fired up. Montgomery County parents are pushing back against proposals that could shift where their kids attend high school — including who gets to go to the brand-new Crown High in Gaithersburg. Families say the changes could split cohorts and disrupt students’ sense of community as the district prepares to vote.
MCPS reopening after snowstorm forced closures
Montgomery County Public Schools are reopening Tuesday, but the district is warning that some students may not get bus service if their stops remain blocked by snow and ice.
Montgomery County Public Schools are reopening Tuesday, but the district is warning that some students may not get bus service if their stops remain blocked by snow and ice.