County Executive Marc Elrich condemned the anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian graffiti that was discovered Friday at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, calling it an act of hate that does not reflect Montgomery County’s values and reaffirming support for affected communities.
Local civil rights and interfaith organizations are condemning anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian graffiti that was discovered today at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, calling the incident harmful to students and urging accountability and community unity. (more…)
Montgomery County Public Schools officials and Montgomery County Police are investigating after hateful graffiti was discovered at Walt Whitman High School, prompting a letter to families outlining the school’s response and support measures.
Hallie Wells Middle School families were notified Thursday that multiple students and staff members have developed symptoms consistent with a gastrointestinal illness, prompting enhanced cleaning measures and the cancellation of after-school activities.
The Ambassador of the Republic of Poland will visit Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Germantown this week as part of a unique international connection centered on Dr. King’s legacy, education, and shared values of equity and social justice.
Coach Kyle “KC” Landefeld of Clarksburg High School has been nominated for the 2025 Don Shula High School Coach of the Year Award, one of the NFL’s most prestigious honors for high school football coaches.
Major League Baseball will take over production and distribution of Washington Nationals local broadcasts beginning this season, a move that also brings a Montgomery County native into a prominent on air role, as Alexa Datt is set to join the Nationals broadcast team as the club’s new sideline reporter.
Montgomery County native Keanu Carver made a statement Tuesday night, delivering a dominant debut on WWE NXT by tearing through roughly a dozen members of the roster in a breakout moment that signals the next step in his rise toward WWE’s main roster. Video available below.
Two Montgomery County elementary schools have been recognized for academic excellence and equity after earning 2025-2026 Maryland Blue Ribbon School honors. Wilson Wims Elementary School marked the achievement with a schoolwide celebration on January 7, while Diamond Elementary School followed with its own celebration on January 9.
Five Montgomery County Public Schools seniors have been named among the 300 scholars selected nationwide for the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search, one of the country’s most prestigious science and engineering competitions.
The Montgomery County Council’s Education and Culture Committee will meet Monday, Jan. 12 at 9:30 a.m. to receive updates from Montgomery County Public Schools on international student enrollment and on progress implementing the district’s Antiracist Audit Action Plan.