Schools Open Two Hours Late Tuesday
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will operate under Code Yellow / Delayed Opening on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Schools will open two hours late. All operations, including bus transportation and full-day… Read More
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will operate under Code Yellow / Delayed Opening on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Schools will open two hours late. All operations, including bus transportation and full-day… Read More
As scrutiny continues over the public school system’s handling of misconduct complaints, the council president says a cultural change is needed at Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). “It needs to… Read More
A Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) central office official is on administrative leave. Chief of District Operations Dana Edwards is on administrative leave as of Wednesday, MCPS Spokesperson Chris Cram… Read More
Incidents of hate, antisemitism, and racism in the county school system increased three-fold during 2023. According to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), more than one incident occurred per day. On… Read More
Narcan — the medicine that counteracts an opioid overdose — has been administered twice in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) as of three months into the academic year, according to… Read More
(Update): Close to 2 p.m. Monday, police stated the shelter in place has been lifted for the four schools. (Original): Three elementary schools and a middle school are under a… Read More
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight is back on the job since recuperating at home after she was hospitalized. “I would also like to extend my heartfelt… Read More
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
Following the release of a summary report detailing an investigation surrounding the promotion of a school principal, County Executive Marc Elrich said the findings are “deeply disturbing.” Paint Branch High… Read More
Last week, a federal judge denied a motion to reinstate opt-outs for LGBTQ+ storybooks in classrooms as a lawsuit continues. “We are grateful and happy that we were able to… Read More
After Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) selected a law firm to investigate allegations surrounding a school principal, County Executive Marc Elrich reiterated calls for a “true, independent investigation.” “It would… Read More
On Monday, a federal court moved to dismiss a case challenging gender identity guidelines in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The 2-1 decision from the the U.S. Court of Appeals… Read More