3 p.m. April 15: This story was updated to include more information from police Police arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with the recent vandalism at Bradley Hills Elementary School… Read More
The debate around the role of police officers in schools has restarted following Monday’s shooting at Wootton High School that injured a 16-year-old boy. The School Resource Officer (SRO) program… Read More
Montgomery County Public Schools will be closed again on Monday per a text message sent at 3:45 p.m. on Sunday. By way of explanation MCPS issued a follow up press… Read More
Days after a major winter storm swept through the county, many bus stops and sidewalks remain blocked by snow and ice, forcing riders to wait in the street and step… Read More
Parents and students want to save Silver Spring International Middle School after the Montgomery County Public Schools superintendent announced plans to close the campus. In his plan Superintendent Thomas Taylor,… Read More
A growing number of parents and students are speaking out about their concerns about a proposal to eventually close down Silver Spring International Middle School, a nearly 100-year-old campus located… Read More
Update: The girl who was fatally struck by a school bus Thursday has been identified as 11-year-old Summer Lim. An 11-year-old girl died Thursday after she was struck by a… Read More
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) had its first-ever Transition Day to start off the school year. Kindergarteners, third graders, sixth graders, high school freshmen, and students going to a new… Read More
Applications for pre-K and Head Start programs for the Fall 2025 term are now open and available for children of families below certain income thresholds, according to Montgomery County Public… Read More
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has opened applications for a new virtual learning program designed for students with long-term medical needs. The school system had a virtual academy—the Montgomery Virtual… Read More
Pickleball is now a varsity sport at all 25 county high schools. Tuesday marked the official start of the season with seven matches. MCPS is believed to be the first… Read More
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is considering weapon detectors for schools. MCPS Chief of Security and Compliance Marcus Jones — formerly the county’s police chief — said the school system… Read More