Montgomery County Public Schools remained closed Monday, February 2, citing ongoing safety concerns tied to snow and ice removal following last week’s winter weather. MCPS said cleanup has been slow, noting that Monday marks the first day temperatures are expected to rise above freezing after nine consecutive days below that mark.
Updated with email sent by MCPS to employees at 6:32pm on Sunday evening
Montgomery County Public Schools announced that all schools will remain closed to students on Monday, February 2, 2026, while school system offices will open on time and staff are expected to report as they would on a regular non-instructional day.
When the decision was made on Thursday to close schools for Friday, Jan. 30, Montgomery County Public Schools also shared early guidance about the start of the following week.
Bridgerton is currently the number one show on Netflix in the United States following the premiere of its fourth season. The season is being released in two parts, with part one debuting on January 29 and part two scheduled for February 26, 2026. The hit series was created by Montgomery County native Chris Van Dusen, a Watkins Mill High School Class of 1997 graduate who also attended Daly Elementary School in Germantown.
Montgomery County Public Schools has clarified why it is not shifting to virtual learning during weather related school closures, despite ongoing questions from families.
Montgomery County Public Schools has announced a Code Red closure for Friday, January 30, as cleanup efforts from the recent winter storm continue across the county. The school system also announced a delay is likely for Monday, February 2nd.
Montgomery County Public Schools is renewing its focus on academic achievement following the release of new graduation data from the Maryland State Department of Education that shows a decline in the district’s four-year cohort graduation rate for the Class of 2025.
Montgomery County Public Schools announced Tuesday afternoon that all schools and offices will remain closed on Wednesday, January 28, and Thursday, January 29, as cleanup efforts continue following Sunday’s snow and ice storm.
The region continues digging out from a winter storm that dropped between 5 and 10 inches of snow and sleet across most of the county, with a few isolated areas reporting even higher totals (or 29 inches if you have an iPhone 😊).
Montgomery County native Mitchell Zack is taking his local roots to the international film stage as a producer of the independent feature film Bellyache, which recently made its world premiere
Montgomery County Public Schools will be closed for both students and staff for two consecutive days as winter weather continues to impact the region. MCPS announced it is operating under CODE RED, meaning all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27.