School Board Names MCPS Alum as Next Superintendent
On Monday, the school board named Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) alum Dr. Thomas Taylor to be the next superintendent of the school system. “The culture that I would like… Read More
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‘Not The Way To Run A School System’: Councilmembers Criticize School Board for Potential Layoffs
On Thursday, the county council approved a $7.1 billion operating budget, including $3.3 billion for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The vote came as councilmembers just found out the school… Read More
Court Affirms Order Denying Opt-Outs for LGBTQ Storybooks in Schools
The Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday to uphold another court’s order denying families an opt-out option for LGBTQ+ storybooks in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) curriculum. In… Read More
Police: It’s Not The Goal to Arrest for Every School Threat, But Wootton Student Case is ‘Different’
This school year alone, the county police department has received 140 threats to schools in the county. Police Chief Marcus Jones said that when working with Montgomery County Public Schools… Read More
Police: Clarksburg Student Charged with Firearm Possession
A 16-year-old Clarksburg High School student was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm. At approximately 11:33 a.m. Tuesday, the Montgomery County Police Department community engagement officers responded to… Read More
Police: Student’s Manifesto Strategized School Shooting
Police say a Wootton High School student was arrested and charged for allegedly planning a school shooting. On Friday, County Police Chief Marcus Jones said 18-year-old Alex Ye wrote about… Read More
McKnight Gets $1.3 Million in Separation Payment
Former Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight will get $1.3 million in a separation agreement. The Montgomery County Board of Education and McKnight mutually agreed to separate effective Feb. 2, which came… Read More
Plans for New Burtonsville Elementary School Approved
Montgomery County Board of Education members unanimously approved plans for a new Burtonsville Elementary School that is expected to open within two years. “I am super excited. This makes me… Read More
4th Graders Plant Trees at McAuliffe Elementary School
Fourth-grade students planted trees at S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School on Thursday as part of the state’s 5 Million Trees Initiative. The county received a grant through the Chesapeake Bay… Read More
Clarksburg High School Principal Announces Retirement
The principal of Clarksburg High School will retire from his position effective Jan. 1. Principal Edward Owusu announced his retirement from the school and from Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)… Read More
Paint Branch High School Evacuating After Bomb Threat
Update: Paint Branch High School has been cleared following a reported bomb threat, according to police. Students and staff are returning to the school building. Original: Bomb threats continue to impact… Read More
Students, Families Join Walk to School Day
The annual “Walk and Roll” to School Day was Wednesday. Most county elementary schools would take part, according to the county. Families and local leaders joined an event Wednesday morning… Read More