Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich addressed the shooting inside Wootton High School that occurred this past Monday, calling the incident “horrible” and extending thoughts to the victim and the Wootton community following a difficult week.
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Sherwood High School’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival is back for its 54th show, a tradition that has been going strong since 1971, with 2020 being the only year a live performance wasn’t held due to COVID-19 (a virtual show was produced instead). The event began when Sherwood students were inspired by a concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Since then, students audition for the show and spend months rehearsing with staff members to create a production that draws thousands of attendees each year.
Leul Dawit, a sophomore at Northwood High School, and Reemey Ghermay, a junior at Walter Johnson High School, have been named the two finalists for the 49th Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Thomas W. Taylor shared a letter with the Wootton High School community addressing safety concerns following this week’s shooting that occurred on Monday. The message outlines immediate security measures, longer-term safety strategies, and emphasizes the importance of trust, communication, and community partnership moving forward.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is supporting access to STEM career training by providing fare-free Ride On bus service for students participating in Learning Undefeated’s Emerging Leaders program. (more…)
MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor and Thomas S. Wootton High School Principal Dr. Joseph Bostic shared a letter with the Wootton community titled “Why Being Together at School Mattered,” following Monday’s shooting and the school’s first day back (full letter below).
Rockville City Police Department provided new details Tuesday on Monday’s shooting at Thomas S. Wootton High School, outlining the sequence of events and the charges now facing the suspect.
Go to Police: Suspect Pointed Gun at Different Student Before Wootton High School Shooting
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The Montgomery County Public Schools Foundations Office partnered with the National Association of Women in Construction and the Construction Trades Foundation to host a Block Kids Building Competition at Thomas Edison High School of Technology in Silver Spring on Saturday, February 7, 2026. (more…)
Montgomery County Public Schools and the Montgomery County Board of Education released a joint statement Tuesday afternoon expressing grief and support following Monday’s shooting at Thomas S. Wootton High School (full statement available below).
Go to MCPS and Board of Education Release Statement Following Wootton High School Shooting
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Montgomery County Public Schools shared an update Tuesday morning that Thomas S. Wootton High School experienced a partial power outage as students and staff returned to the building following Monday’s shooting.
Montgomery County Public Schools shared an update Tuesday outlining how Thomas S. Wootton High School is supporting students, staff, and families as the community continues to process Monday’s shooting (full message below).