MCPS superintendent under fire: What led to the battle between the school board and Dr. Monifa McKnight
With Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight now fighting for her job, one of the biggest questions is: how did we get here?
Driver crashes into Hallmark Store in Montgomery County
Police continue to investigate a driver accidentally hitting the accelerator instead of the brake and crashing into a Hallmark Store in Montgomery County.
Last-minute snow day for Montgomery County Public Schools leaves families frustrated
It was a mad dash for families in Montgomery County this morning when what was supposed to be a school day turned into a last-minute snow day.
Two MCPS administrators cleared in misconduct probe, report suggests policy revisions
Senior staff and administrators with Montgomery County Public Schools listed in a complaint have been cleared of alleged misconduct, according to a report from the county Inspector General’s office.
Weapon recovered following bus altercation at Magruder High School: police
Montgomery County officials are investigating after a student was taken into custody with a weapon after an altercation.
Parents react to antisemitic comments from MCPS middle school teacher
Montgomery County School Board members faced strong criticism Monday from parents who argue that the board isn't doing enough to address a disturbing series of antisemitic incidents within the school system.
1 in custody after student assaulted at Springbrook High School in Montgomery County: police
Authorities say a person is in custody after a student was assaulted Tuesday morning at a Montgomery County high school.
Antisemitic, hate-based graffiti found at 2 Montgomery County schools
Montgomery County Public School officials are investigating after antisemitic and hate-based graffiti was found at two schools last month.
Second lawsuit filed against MCPS amidst principal's harassment and bullying investigation
A second lawsuit has been filed against Montgomery County Public Schools. It stems from the ongoing investigation surrounding a suspended middle school principal who’s facing multiple accusations of sexual harassment and bullying.
15-year-old admits responsibility for Paint Branch High School bomb threat
Police have identified a 15-year-old as the individual responsible for making a bomb threat against Paint Branch High School.
Maryland high school named after slave-owning colonel could be renamed
The name of a local high school that's been open since the '70s is now being reconsidered since the man it's currently named after once owned slaves.
17-year-old arrested for bringing gun to Montgomery County high school, police say
A 17-year-old high school student was arrested in Montgomery County Monday after police say he brought a gun to school.
Blair High School faces second bomb threat in three days; Friday's scare still fresh in memory
For the second time in three days, officers from the Montgomery County Police Department investigated a threat at Blair High School.
Sexual harassment allegations cloud principal's rise: MCPS under fire
All 11 members of the Montgomery County Council appeared in person Thursday, taking turns pressing Montgomery County Public Schools leaders on what officials say is the failed investigation into a public school principal promoted despite having numerous sexual harassment and bullying allegations lodged against him.
Montgomery County executive blasts school board after principal promoted amid harassment allegations
A Montgomery County executive is blasting the county school board for not answering questions about a school principal who was promoted despite years of sexual harassment allegations.
No criminal charges for students involved in Bethesda-Chevy Chase vs. Walter Johnson High School brawl
None of the students involved in the brawl after the Bethesda-Chevy Chase and Walter Johnson High School football game last Friday have been charged criminally, according to a joint letter released Wednesday by Montgomery County's superintendent of schools and police chief. However, the criminal investigation is ongoing.
Controversial mask mandate issued at Maryland elementary school after COVID outbreak
An elementary school in Silver Spring is facing backlash over its new mask mandate.
Montgomery County Public Schools welcome students back to class
It’s the start of the new school year for students in Montgomery County Public Schools.
MCPS parents speak out about principal accused of sexual harassment, opt out policies at board meeting
Emotions were running high at the Montgomery County School Board meeting Thursday, with those in attendance focusing on two big issues: The investigation of a principal who is facing multiple allegations of sexual harassment and the fight over allowing parents to opt their kids out of reading any sexually inclusive materials.
MCPS unveils new attendance action plan to address rising absenteeism
Montgomery County Public Schools announced its new attendance action plan Tuesday.